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Movie Review: Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise (1940)

“Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise” is a 1940 mystery film directed by Eugene Forde and starring Sidney Toler as the titular character, Charlie Chan. The film follows Chan as he investigates a series of murders on a cruise ship traveling from Honolulu to San Francisco. The plot of “Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise” is classic whodunit fare, with a group of suspects all gathered together in a … Continue reading Movie Review: Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise (1940)

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Movie Review: Appointment With Death (1988)

“Appointment with Death” is a 1988 mystery film based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name. Directed by Michael Winner and starring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, the film follows the detective as he investigates the murder of a wealthy American woman, Mrs. Boynton, while on vacation in the Middle East. In this review, I will discuss the plot, characters, performances, and my … Continue reading Movie Review: Appointment With Death (1988)

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Movie Review: Crooked House (2017)

“Crooked House” is a 2017 British mystery film directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, based on the 1949 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie is a classic whodunit story that follows the investigation of a murder in a wealthy family’s mansion, where everyone has a motive to commit the crime. The story is set in the aftermath of World War II in England, … Continue reading Movie Review: Crooked House (2017)

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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a 2017 mystery movie directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the classic detective novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. The story follows world-renowned detective Hercule Poirot (played … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

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Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1931)

“The Maltese Falcon” is a 1931 pre-code film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, and Dudley Digges. The plot revolves around a private detective named Sam Spade (Cortez) who becomes embroiled in a dangerous hunt for a valuable artifact known as the Maltese Falcon. The story begins when a beautiful woman named Ruth Wonderly (Daniels) hires Spade and his partner … Continue reading Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1931)

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Movie Review: Clue (1985)

“Clue” is a 1985 movie based on the classic board game of the same name, directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, and Martin Mull. The plot revolves around six strangers who are invited to a mansion for a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy. As they arrive, they are each given a … Continue reading Movie Review: Clue (1985)

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Movie Review: Death on The Nile (2022)

“Death on the Nile” is a mystery-thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as the lead character, detective Hercule Poirot. The movie is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie and is a sequel to the 2017 movie “Murder on the Orient Express.” The film features an all-star cast that includes Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, … Continue reading Movie Review: Death on The Nile (2022)

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Movie Review: The Lady Vanishes (1938)

“The Lady Vanishes” is a 1938 thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and adapted from the novel The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White. The film tells the story of a young woman named Iris, who is traveling by train across Europe. When one of her fellow passengers, an elderly governess named Miss Froy, disappears without a trace, Iris becomes determined to find out what … Continue reading Movie Review: The Lady Vanishes (1938)

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Movie Review: Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

“Witness for the Prosecution” is a 1957 American courtroom drama film directed by Billy Wilder, based on a play of the same name by Agatha Christie. The film tells the story of Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), a young man accused of murdering an elderly woman to inherit her fortune. Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton), a seasoned criminal defense attorney, takes up Vole’s case, aided by … Continue reading Movie Review: Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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Movie Review: Death on the Nile (1978)

“Death on the Nile” is a 1978 film adaptation of a classic Agatha Christie novel of the same name. Directed by John Guillermin and featuring an all-star cast including Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Bette Davis, and Maggie Smith, the film is a thrilling murder mystery that takes place aboard a luxurious riverboat traveling down the Nile River. The film follows the investigation of a murder … Continue reading Movie Review: Death on the Nile (1978)

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