Search - Poirot - Evil Under the Sun on DVD

Lydia Z. (grandmalydia)
Reviewed on 10/30/2022...

As expected "David Suchet", personified Poirot character very well. Good movie!

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EVIL UNDER THE SUN is another Suchet classic!!!

Hazen B Markoe | St. Paul, MN United States | 10/12/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After collapsing while eating at a posh restuarant, famed detective Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) is sent by his doctor to an island resort, where he is subjected to a painful program of diet and exercise. However, it will be his "little grey cells" that get the exercising when a beautiful actress is found strangled on the beach. EVIL UNDER THE SUN is another film from the top-notch POIROT series from A&E, with David Suchet once again bringing his definitive portrayal of the Belgian sleuth to life. Hugh Fraser provides solid back-up as the rather dense Capt. Hastings, while Philip Jackson is his droll self as Inspector Japp. As is usual with this series, the locations are wonderful and the 30's atmosphere is wonderfully invoked. This version is not to be confused with the somewhat campy film starring Peter Ustinov. While that one is fun in its own way, it pales in comparison to the Suchet version. As always, this flick is another delightful treat for fans of Agatha Christie's classic detective and one I highly recommend."

Excellent!

phantomfan | Ohio, USA | 08/14/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have just watched this new DVD (don't ask me how I got it before the release date, because I'm not sure), and am thrilled to report that it lives up to the name of Poirot.If you are familiar with the series, you will find similarities between this plot and that of "Triangle at Rhodes," but with more players and a different outcome. Perhaps the best feature of this movie is that all four of the major characters take part - which is unusual for the movie-length episodes.When Poirot and Hastings retire to an island resort for some rest and relaxation (not to mention diet and exercise), imagine our surprise when a guest turns up murdered on the beach. As usual, every person has a motive and every person looks guilty, and although the one major red herring is fairly easy to figure out (or maybe I've just watched too many of these), the plot and the outcome are both confounding and satisfying.There is wonderful subtle humor, a beautiful setting, and excellent acting across the board - all as we've come to expect from this fine series. I hope this is not the last."

Evil Under The Sun

phantomfan | 10/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This certainly is not the Peter Ustinov version. Maybe it's just me, but I hated that adaptation. However, this adaptation is great. It is geared more towards your typical mystery fan that likes a complex puzzle to solve, so some may find it boring, but it is a great mystery.Poirot is invited to eat at Captain Hasting's new Argentinian restaurant, El Ranchero, on its opening night. While there, Poirot collapses. After medical examination, he is declared as "medically obese." (A great scene is where Poirot demands "at once" a second opinion). He is soon sent to the Sandy Cove hotel, where he is put on a strict diet and exercise regime. Humiliating for him, since Hastings and many of the other guests are enjoying themselves and eating regular cuisine. However, there is more to this Hotel than meets the eye. Poirot senses a great presence of evil. After unsuccessfully trying to prevent a murder, he tries to sort out all the evil in the Hotel and bring the villain to justice... The actors are not an all-star cast as with the Ustinov version, but they are all done superbly well. I remember reading the book and getting an idea of what the characters should look and act like. When I saw the movie, I was not disappointed. The humor is more subtle, but it is still hilarious. However, one should note that while the Ustinov version was more a comedy, the "evil under the sun" is easily felt throughout the movie. It is dark, but there is a sufficient balance of darkness and humor (and the film does end on a lighthearted note). I was very impressed by this version, overall. The true Poirot fan will not be disappointed."