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Movies First with Alex First
Episode 1028
Answering the big question...should I see this movie?
A Haunting in Venice: Branagh's Eerie Christie Adaptation (review) (Crime, Drama, Horror)
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Writers
Michael Green / Agatha Christie
Stars
Kenneth Branagh / Michelle Yeoh / Jamie Dornan
Welcome to another insightful episode of Movies First with your esteemed host, Alex First. In this episode, we delve into the mysterious and supernatural realms of Agatha Christie's "A Haunting in Venice." Directed and starring Kenneth Branagh, alongside the talented Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Dornan, this film marks the third Christie adaptation by Branagh following the successes of "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Death on the Nile."
Set against the haunting backdrop of post-war Venice in 1947, Branagh reprises his role as the legendary detective Hercule Poirot. Now retired and seeking solace from his storied past, Poirot is drawn back into the world of mystery by an old friend, the number one mystery writer Ariadne Oliver, portrayed by Tina Fey. A séance at a decaying palazzo turns sinister when a murder echoes the mysterious past of the opera singer owner, Rowena Drake, played by Kelly Reilly.
Alex First gives us his take on the film's atmospheric setting, the complexity of its characters, and the intricate plot that challenges the audience to unravel the mystery. While the pacing may not appeal to all, the film's auditory and visual elements, along with strong performances, particularly from the young Leopold Ferrier, provide a compelling reason to watch.
**Rating:** 6/10
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Movies First with Alex First
Episode 1028
Answering the big question...should I see this movie?
A Haunting in Venice: Branagh's Eerie Christie Adaptation (review) (Crime, Drama, Horror)
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Writers
Michael Green / Agatha Christie
Stars
Kenneth Branagh / Michelle Yeoh / Jamie Dornan
Welcome to another insightful episode of Movies First with your esteemed host, Alex First. In this episode, we delve into the mysterious and supernatural realms of Agatha Christie's "A Haunting in Venice." Directed and starring Kenneth Branagh, alongside the talented Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Dornan, this film marks the third Christie adaptation by Branagh following the successes of "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Death on the Nile."
Set against the haunting backdrop of post-war Venice in 1947, Branagh reprises his role as the legendary detective Hercule Poirot. Now retired and seeking solace from his storied past, Poirot is drawn back into the world of mystery by an old friend, the number one mystery writer Ariadne Oliver, portrayed by Tina Fey. A séance at a decaying palazzo turns sinister when a murder echoes the mysterious past of the opera singer owner, Rowena Drake, played by Kelly Reilly.
Alex First gives us his take on the film's atmospheric setting, the complexity of its characters, and the intricate plot that challenges the audience to unravel the mystery. While the pacing may not appeal to all, the film's auditory and visual elements, along with strong performances, particularly from the young Leopold Ferrier, provide a compelling reason to watch.
**Rating:** 6/10
Listen to Alex's full review on Movies First, available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or your favorite podcast player. You can also stream on demand at bitesz.com for this and other quality podcast productions.
Remember to tune into Movies First with Alex First for sharp, concise movie reviews that answer the big question: Should you see this movie?
To listen on your favourite app, your one click universal listen link: https://link.chtbl.com/moviesfirst
Stream podcast episodes on demand from https://www.bitesz.com/show/movies-first (mobile friendly).
For more from Alex visit our new website: https://moviesfirstpodcast.com
Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcast apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Spreaker, etc.
For more, follow Movies First on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube :
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Twitter - @MoviesFirst
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If you're enjoying Movies First, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you.
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