M. Poirot

[Nicole]

Okay, I just read today that John Malkovich will be portraying Hercule Poirot in a new adaptation of The ABC Murders for the BBC. I like John Malkovich, and I love Poirot, but it really hasn't been that long since David Suchet filmed his version of the story. I had hard enough time accepting Kenneth Branagh, but he (IMO) did a good job and frankly I was just excited to see Agatha on the big screen. Any opinion on this, PIs?

[Mark Pghfan]

I am very skeptical about this as well. Physically, he is not even remotely like Poirot, but then neither was Branagh. I didn't like Branagh in the role nor did I like his movie.

I find it hard to see this going well.

[Tina]

I didn't care for Branagh as Poirot either. Malkovich...I'd have to see him in makeup and acting the role. Hope they don't modernize HP like they did with Holmes remake. Though I like Cumberbatch, I don't care for the electronics versions of the classics. What's next? Miss Marple going for botox? lol

How about some new material to add to the Christies instead of remake after remake? They've done it with MSW's, Nancy Drew's etc. Just have to get the right talent for the roles.

[Mark Pghfan]

I just got Crooked House from Netflix, but haven't watched it yet. It is supposed to be pretty good and somewhat faithful to the story. One of the few AC's not yet adapted for TV or movies.

[PugMom]

I think I’ll try to get Crooked House this weekend!
Not sure what to think about the new Poirot :/

[Nicole]

I'm going to try to watch Crooked House as well, I keep saying I'm going to but I haven't done it yet.

Re: Branagh - I was glad to see an Agatha in the theater, and the movie was good and I thought he acted well but he wasn't Poirot to me. I still thought it was a good movie but it was "off". I hope that makes sense. He wasn't a little man with an egg-shaped head who waddles.

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "I just got Crooked House from Netflix, but haven't watched it yet. It is supposed to be pretty good and somewhat faithful to the story. One of the few AC's not yet adapted for TV or movies."

PI's, see what you think about Crooked House. I'm probably in minority here but for me it was okay. Not one I care to watch again. I guess I just the miss the Christies of old. Or maybe it was the story. Just felt too "modern" for me and the ending was-- No spoilers here.

I like Father Brown's retro films better. Even though not exactly on a par as far as story/characters' stations in life, the filming etc. just captures the era better for me.

Maybe we should have a dedicated thread discussion on this film. :-)

[PugMom]

I just watched Crooked House today and it was ok for me. I did t read the book yet so I don’t know what’s different except the time period in which it was set. It was written in ‘49 but they mentioned the will being dated ‘57. They seemed to like using the ‘50s rock and roll music but I found it a little too much.

[Tina]

NicoleG wrote: "I just watched Crooked House today and it was ok for me. I did t read the book yet so I don’t know what’s different except the time period in which it was set. It was written in ‘49 but they mentio..."

Thought it was just me, NicoleG. Not one of my faves. I actually bought my copy when it first came out as I was just thankful for a Christie. lol See what the others think of it.

[Mark Pghfan]

I haven't watched Crooked House yet--very busy right now!

I love the Father Brown TV shows as well. There is a very active Facebook page for it, if you are interested. Unfortunately, our local PBS station does not air them, and I have to watch the DVDs.

[Tina]

Mark Pghfan wrote: "I haven't watched Crooked House yet--very busy right now!

I love the Father Brown TV shows as well. There is a very active Facebook page for it, if you are interested. Unfortunately, our local PBS..."

Thankfully, we get him on pbs but Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is another story. Have to pay extra for that channel.