| Title | A Haunting in Venice |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Mystery, Thriller |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 |
| Runtime | 01:43:00 |
| Release Date (USA): | Septmeber 15 2023 |
| Director: | Kenneth Branagh |
| Main Cast: | Kenneth Branagh, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly, Riccardo Scamarcio, Michelle Yeoh |
| Summary: | Agatha Christie’s illustrious character, detective Hercule Poirot is retired and living in self-imposed exile in Venice, Italy when he reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of canals, alleys, shadows and secrets. |
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I didn’t like this one as much as Death on the Nile. But I think I like it more than Murder on the Orient Express a smidge.
It was well produced and performed. Tina Fey was great in a slightly more serious role. My main issue with this film is that it doesn’t work super well as a mystery film. The clues are very subtle and vague. The third act and reveal felt very rushed.
I hope the series continues.
very enjoyable on the big screen for gorgeous location shots of Venice and in the palazzo.
And that is what movie theatres are for! I was discussing this very point in another post about how, with the proper home theatre setup, the experience is good enough/just like/better than “going to the movies”. Comforts of home aside, this is how movies are meant to be seen. Sorry for the tangential rant.
Ah, to have a rooftop garden.
Yes, it is nice.
Probably my favorite of Kenneth Branagh’s adaptations. I’m really impressed with the way he build a psychological horror out of mystery novel.
Plus the cast was awesome. Damn Michelle and Tina was amazing to see on screen together
I loved the book “Halloween Party” but this sounds like it changed a LOT. Anyone out there who has read the book is it any good as an adaptation or am I just going to be annoyed the whole time?
Saw it Friday and really, really enjoyed the movie.