Know someone who loves a good mystery? Are you the one who likes to match wits with the master sleuths to solve the crimes? If you know or are one of these people, then this set will be a welcome addition to a collection of the finest mysteries.
Starring David Suchet as the dapper Belgian dectective, Hercule Poirot, A&E presents twelve of his most intriguing cases in the Definitive Collection that will give your “little gray cells” a lively workout.
Even the resident scientist appreciates the well crafted mysteries of Agatha Christie, and tries his best to solve the crime before Poirot. It is not always so easy, my friend. The twists and turns, the red herrings and the well hidden clues are part of what makes Agatha Christie one of the most beloved mystery writers.
Her skill with plot and her array of fascinating characters have been translated into film by cast and crew that deliver excellent productions and performances. Even if you know the story, David Suchet as Poirot has a freshness and energy that makes each mystery worth watching until the light fades on the last scene.
Poirot can be maddeningly exacting, and one wonders how Miss Lemon and Captain Hastings can put up with his fussiness and temper tantrums. As a good assistant, Miss Lemon anticipates his whims as best she can, and makes the office as pleasant as possible for Poirot, his friends and his clients.
Capt. Hastings has a deep respect for Poirot’s ability to observe and connect the clues, and realizes that the temperament of his friend is as strong a factor in his abilities as his staggering intellect. Whether he is asked to work on a case, or one finds him, even on holiday, Hercule Poirot is always ready to see what the ordinary observer has missed.
Agatha Christie Poirot: The Definitive Collection is presented on 12 discs, one for each of the full length features. Program notes for each disc are printed on the flaps of the book-like case, a tidy arrangement that most likely would enchant Hercule Poirot with its efficiency.
Playing time for the combined features runs approximately 19 hours and 39 minutes. Special DVD features include an index of all the Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot stories, an Agatha Christie Biography, and a biography of star David Suchet.
The films presented are: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Lord Edgeware Dies, Murder in Mesopatamia, Evil Under the Sun, Death on the Nile, Sad Cypress, The Hollow, Five Little Pigs, The Mystery of the Blue Train, Taken at the Flood, After the Funeral, and Cards on the Table.
If you are a long-time fan of Christie and Poirot, this is a wonderful collection to own, if you have never seen Poirot in action, this set is a great way to become acquainted.
Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Definitive Collection is now available at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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