Death On The Nile (2022 & 1978) | Movie Review | MovieBitches Ep 264

We do a double feature of both the original (1978) Death On The Nile and the 2022 Kenneth Branagh remake. The original is an absolute gem that we highly recommend, the new one you can fully skip.
-MovieBitches (Avaryl & Andrew)
References in this Episode:
Wayne’s World
In The Army Now
Schitt’s Creek
The Northman
Wild Mountain Thyme
Wayne’s World
Clue
Dexter
The Empire Strikes Back
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[@flor8567]

As someone that shares her birthday with Kenneth Branagh, I understand his need to be the center of attention in everything he does. Like, did we need a backstory on the mustache? No, but we're not the target audience, Kenneth Branagh is the target audience.

[@MamadNobari]

lmao

[@travisr82]

Did you see his Frankenstein ?😅

[@HammerShark2011]

A mustache background, his mind 😂

[@williamclague1402]

"of course, she cant act" i absolutely love avaryl's blunt statements ahahahha

[@MisFellatio]

Timestamp?

[@icesk8rgrrl]

@@MisFellatio 45:10

[@chris.shlomo]

“And tonight we’re reviewing… DEATH! To All of Them!” Is where my mind went

[@MovieBitches]

🤣

[@livelaughluvdisc]

i miss wendy :(

[@MrHenry84]

The 2004 version with David Suchet is actually quite good, but then again, David Suchet is my preferred Poirot, so I'm biased. Emily Blunt and Frances de la Tour are also in the 2004-version.

[@nightfall902]

Certainly the most book accurate portrayals, yet not 100%. Nothing compares to the novels but Suchet is as close as you can get. You can't play a character for 24 years without becoming a bit of that person.

[@rachaeleden8276]

YES! Frances de la Tour is wonderful in it!

[@blackburdy5261]

agreed david suchet will always be the ultimate poirot.

[@B0BBYSW0RLD]

David Suchet is my favorite Poirot as well. But what drew me to the 04 version was the devilishly handsome JJ Feild! 😍 I've been head over heels for that man since Northanger Abbey

[@alicewilloughby4318]

David Suchet *IS* Hercule Poirot! There can be no other!

[@janeeyre1990]

Oh man, my mom and I just recently watched the 70's one for the first time!! Angela Lansbury swanning around the deck in fabulous outfits is 85% of my memory of the film.

[@TheLrcoffey]

Same, my mom fell asleep but I really enjoyed it, they just don’t make movies like this anymore, such care and thought

[@talistheintrovert]

I made my own review of the new Death on the Nile that ended up turning into a 25 minute discussion on whether we should stop letting Kenneth Branagh direct movies for a while, and as someone who not only read all the books but also *double checked* for that video I can confirm there is no moustache backstory in the books and the woman he fell in love with doesn't exist. Hercule Poirot has exactly ONE love interest throughout all of the books who is mentioned maybe once or twice and is featured in one of the books (NOT THIS ONE). It's so frustrating like y'all said that Branagh seems to have just collaged together a bunch of random things that do absolutely nothing for the movie as a whole. Anyway, FABULOUS review as always!! I'm off to rewatch the '78 one again!

[@thingthang2904]

@@nightfall902 You encourage people to read the books and then spoil his final one :/

[@MeMe-su7wq]

@@nightfall902 oof.. last two sentences are not necessary or at least require a warning :( also, 'curtian'..

[@MeganSin]

What I appreciate is that they really fleshed out the relationships in the og version while in the Branagh version they was just there, take our word for it. Also did we even need a backstory to his moustache? And that he had to play his younger self? I know he loves himself but he could barely play 30 when he was in his 30s

[@melindamuller4466]

Poirot would NEVER shave the mustache, what were they thinking!?

[@andrewmours8203]

Please retro review Evil Under the Sun, just for the pure camptastic joy of it. The relationship of Diana Rigg and Maggie Smith in the movie is just the absolute best.

[@moonymilquetoast]

yesss 🙌

[@matthiasschulz3569]

It's the top! (Because they sing "You're the Top" together, or rather against one another)

[@emmy2961]

It's such a good movie!

[@andrewmours8203]

@@matthiasschulz3569 The way Maggie Smith's scarf just casually wafts over Diana's shoulder at the end. :D

[@dropkgirl7157]

YES

[@GrainneMhaol]

The casting and the fashion in the 1978 version were unparalleled. Simon McCorkindale and Mia Farrow were never more gorgeous

[@giannabty]

Fun fact: The costume designer, Anthony Powell, not only did these amazing costumes as well as the costumes for 101/102 dalmations. The attention to detail is unparalleled!

[@iain9757]

Definitely need a retro review of the 90s 101 Dalmatians film

[@MrKDHay]

He also did the costumes for the musical version of Sunset Blvd. I always think of Norma Desmond with Angela Lansbury's costumes in this film

[@talistheintrovert]

Also I completely agree with Avaryl about Evil Under the Sun it's SO DELIGHTFUL!!! branagh is not allowed to touch it with a ten foot pole i'm literally begging

[@ClaireWritesSometimes]

Seeing the Ustinov Poirot movies (there's more than one and they are all gold) on Itv on a Sunday afternoon and from there discovering David Suchet in the fabulous Poirot TV adaptations is a British rite of passage

[@jordansmiles9254]

'Kenneth Branagh's hubris' Would be a great name for a cologne.

[@alexdpmel3787]

Hello there.Just look at the quality of photography and lighting back in this 1978 film. The direction, the screenwriting plot with the tension escalating and with the doubt as to who has committed the murders since they all have a motive, the performances of the actors and the powerful cast, the costumes, are all very well made.Imagine how much effort must have been done during reperage - location scouting in order to find suitable places for filming.Superb Movie based on a great book of Agatha Christie.I have to see the remake to form an opinion but I don't think it can be compared to the original movie as i hear from you. 36:53 btw very nice (posh) pronunciation ! 22:16 wine is probably speaking ... :-)

[@Sabazinus]

Absolutely love the 1978 version. My mother was a big fan of Agatha Christie novels. She and I watched this movie multiple times and it was always entertaining.

[@OnlyAUsername]

The original Murder on the Orient Express was one of my pandemic movie marathon watches is it was also fantastic! The dialogue was often witty and hilarious, the characters radiated charm, and it didn't feel like it assumed that I/the viewer was stupid. It's so paradoxical that the older version of both of these films feel more refreshing than their remakes.

[@robmarconi6758]

I loved Albert Finney's Poirot. Loved that movie

[@jackatiny6303]

Give me a big screen adaptation of Murder at the Vicarage, Helen Mirren can be Miss Marple and we can fill the ensemble with some fabulous Brunts (british c*nts). Also if your movie costs $90 million I do not want to see a cgi pyramid

[@Morbos1000]

If I saw that movie in 1978 and someone told me Angela Landsbury would still be alive in 2022 I wouldn't believe them. She looks 75 here!

[@bencaspar]

Everybody was more rumpled in the 70s. Skincare was not a thing yet, I guess

[@Angelica_h023]

I hadn’t seen either, but as soon as I heard ‘Angela Lansbury’, I was sold. And of course, needed to understand everything in this review because I knew the roasts of the new film were gonna be worth it so I watched both…❤️🥰 And y’all never disappoint, love this comparison set up, very fun. The grey of it all, the KB ego of it all and the Cleopatra meta-ness 🤣 Indeed “Horrible Idea!!” and “Of course, she can’t act.” 🤣‼️ too true. Loved this, thank you. Will be watching ‘Evil Under the Sun’ asap.

[@isobelnix6056]

I have waited for this day for sooooo long! and then you give us a double feature! My body was not ready for this and i love you for this

[@zabi_aka]

I have guessed the identity of the murderers right away, and not because I'm a genius (on the contrary, i can never guess correctly in well-written books/movies) but because none of the other characters were really established or even actually extensively mention prior to the movie (except for the lawyer)..

[@NextToToddliness]

Holy cow, just went on a reddit deep dive into Armie Hammer and his family's bizarre history just now. I was curious about what Andrew said and decided to look him up. Let me just say, woah 😨 Edit: I was fully aware of the controversies most people are aware of. I had no idea it went waaaaay deeper...

[@MovieBitches]

There’s a FASCINATING article about his family. His father apparently had some sort of sex throne. Very bizarre

[@NextToToddliness]

@@MovieBitches Apparently ID and Discovery+ are working on a true crime series based on Hammer and his family. Can't wait!

[@MeMe-su7wq]

omg... i hope you are ok. i am still recovering.

[@MrHenry84]

I really hope that you'll review "Knives out 2: Glass Onion" when it comes out - Apparently it was filmed in Greece.

[@samrichardson5971]

I got a bit obsessed with the enough champagne meme so my housemate and I both read the book so we could watch the film! So excited to watch your review!

[@Teekay93_]

Regarding the motive of Jackie and Simon being a himbo. In the books its made clear that Simon is kinda stupid and thought about killing Linnet because he really wants the money. But she loves Simon, so she creates an actual good plan so that it will work and he wont be hanged.

[@onekaitorulethemall1451]

I stopped just as you were about to spoil the Angela Lansbury part and went to go watch it, did not disappoint. Love the comparison review. Haha

[@lulujones]

Yet another movie that I have zero intention of ever watching, but will make snacks to watch your review of ❤️

[@iain9757]

Michael Giacchino also did Spider-Man No Way Home out December, Batman out March, Jurassic World Dominion out June & Lightyear which came out July & all of that is just off the top of my head. No wonder everything this year sounds the same

[@eventingirl001]

I watched the remake of Death on the Nile and I agree, for as fabulous as KB tried to make the 1930s, it was boring and felt basic. Some of the costumes were nice looking but I didn’t die for them. It was the platonic ideal of the 1930s. There was no fun or camp; it just makes me even more excited for the knives out sequel. You know what I wish, I wish Tom Ford had directed Orient Express and Death on the Nile. Even if the movie was bad, you know that the costumes would have been beautiful to look at!!!

[@charlotteridge3288]

If you want to do more Agatha Christie, my favorites are the Margaret Rutherford Miss Marples from the 60s. They have very little relationship to the books (one steals a Poirot plot, for example) but are campy fun.

[@mr.bfarrar]

Watching the 1978 version now. This is amazing. Thank you.

[@david_8924]

I had the same thought that Rian Johnson, the director of Knives Out, would have been a better fit .. Plus: Petition for a Retro Review of 2001s Josie and the Pussycats!

[@blackburdy5261]

honestly the new version was so joyless, it was so grey and grey and grey. really why do movies these days have to be so serious and gloomy. give me a ninety minute fun filled ride with sharp dialogue, great performances and fabulous costumes and sets.

[@xoMALxoPINEAUxo]

And the costumes were so muted compared to previous, and like for what?? Like the setting? Stunning. If the movie was just 90 minutes of all of the beautiful settings and only about 1/5 of the cast (you already know who's out) then sure. But everyone just looks like modern people who all like to "put a bit of a vintage flair in my outfits" not a bonafide period piece. And the acting is like watching wood planks

[@aberupe]

So i just watched "Evil Under The Sun" and it was fAbulous!!! thank you so much Avaryl, please never stop recommending movies

[@Charliefarley170287]

How powerful did Maggie Smith look in a tux? Stunning! I’ve read the book, seen all of the 70s film and a few scenes of the recent one. The 70s one is so true to the book and apparently Agatha Christie loved it. The few scenes I watched of the new one were so different from the book that I couldn’t watch any more.

[@cswain56]

In the 1978 version, every time someone referred to her the Ridgeway girl, I kept thinking that they were saying the "rich white girl". Especially in the first scene, "Oh here comes the rich white girl...some of us have to work for a living!"

[@james_yes_e1885]

I just saw lightyear after watching this. When the credits started to role... I busted out laughing because my mom says this sounds like Star Wars as I'm reading 'Michael Giacchino'

[@iain9757]

Me this year thinking Jurassic World sounded like Spider-Man cous they are also the same guy

[@iain9757]

33:37 seeing what Ryan Johnson said on Twitter when he announced the title for Knives Out 2 “Glass Onion” proves why Knives Out is the reason Death on the Nile wasn’t very good. “Something I love about Agatha Christie is how she never tread water creatively. I think there's a misperception that her books use the same formula over and over, but fans know the opposite is true.” “It wasn't just settings or murder methods, she was constantly stretching the genre conceptually. Under the umbrella of the whodunnit she wrote spy thrillers, proto-slasher horrors, serial killer hunts, gothic romances, psychological character studies, glam travelogues” “When I made Knives Out, that's what excited me about the prospect of making more mysteries with Daniel as Benoit Blanc - to emulate Christie and have every film be like a whole new book, with its own tone, ambition, reason for being…” HE GETS IT !!! He utterly utterly gets it

[@nightfall902]

This is what happens when you read ;) Watching is fine but it's not reading. I don't think there were many people that read just one Christie novel. Some were Marple fans others preferred Poirot or Tommy & Tuppence. Some people liked them all :)

[@doingthestrand]

the 70s death on the nile is adapted by antony shaffer, the playwright of sleuth - a movie you MUST retro review - and the screenwriter of the wicker man, and frenzy for Alfred Hitchcock and the Kenneth Branagh one is written by the guy who wrote jungle cruise please, infer for yourselves, the reasons for the respective qualities of these movies

[@demidaemon1982]

Of course Angela Lansbury makes everything just better. And I'm of the opinion that remakes--generally--are worse than the original. Those who make them think they can do better (*cough* Kenneth Branaugh *cough*) and have that sort of hubris.

[@Jays6926]

Kenneth needs gay friends to tell him what opulence is needed in these films! It’s such a straight lens where everything gets lost.

[@rachaeleden8276]

It needs the gay gaze!

[@bencaspar]

He needs a gay surgeon to lobotomise him. That is the only way we can be spared future horrors

[@thingthang2904]

As someone who's read the book (and you're right in thinking the original movie is far closer to the book. There's no mustache origin story flashbacks there) the worst part for me was how the actual whodunnit aspect was handled. There's three really famous Poirot books that are known, not just because of how good they are, but because the reveal of the killers transcends the plot. One is Murder on the Orient Express, the other is Death on the Nile and the third I won't spoil just in case they make a movie in the future. In Murder on the Orient Express for example, (spoilers) you don't need to know anything about the plot to be surprised with who did it. It's the mystery where everyone did it. That's shocking on its own. Death On The Nile is meant to be the mystery where the two most suspicious characters did it. You read the book and think "well it looks like it can't be anyone else but these two, so since I have so much of the book left, it's not them". And then it is. In the new movie they simply weren't suspicious enough to not be suspicious. The original (by spelling out suspects, motive, facts of the case) manages to convey that far more effectively.

[@RR-qz3zg]

Why hasn’t anyone swept the two of you away to produce films like these? The comments on the hideous costumes were spot on. You’d think that for such a superficial remake they would at least make the movie visually appealing.

[@iain9757]

This should have been a very easy Oscar nomination for best costume

[@TheLrcoffey]

I agree, it’s like if someone tried to remake Clueless, they better not, the clothes just wouldn’t compare because the clothes were all bought at the mall, if they tried that today it would be a joke

[@bloggerblogg5878]

I think Kenneth Branagh good in Shakespeare, he understands it an knows it well, but he definitely doesn't understand Agatha Christie. Dead Again was campy fun as you said it Avaryl I loved it and watched it for your recommendation. Emma Thomson always the best!

[@dadino632]

Please god don't let him screw up Evil Under The Sun it has the campest most fabulous finale ever!

[@hismione634]

Knowing that my two favorite bunts would be reviewing it a some point, I watch the 2021/2 version after enjoying Branagh's first Poirot movie. I was so disappointed in the result that i couldn't finish it, and was anxiously waiting to see if you would agree with me on that movie being lacking in everything that made the first one a success. Love you Bunts !

[@marronnier7]

The similarities in the The Batman score to that Dexter music and Darth Vader that you're hearing are because they're all based on the Dies Irae, part of the Latin Requiem Mass. Movie scores LOVE using bits of the Dies Irae, and once you hear it, you can't unhear it. It is in EVERYthing. There are lots of compilations on youtube of movies using Dies Irae in whole or in part.

[@nigelmenard4967]

Watch the Poirot series version of Death On The Nile with a blonde Emily Blunt as Linett. Simon Maccorkindale was in Jaws 3.

[@eels3658]

"Did this just become a Sam Raimi movie?" Apparently Sam Raimi really wants to make a Batman movie so we have more flying squirrel Batman to look forward to 😂

[@iain9757]

He’s been wanting to make one for decades, He couldn’t get the rights in the 90s so tried to do a film about another superhero “The Shadow” but couldn’t get the rights to him either so created his own “DarkMan” which is basically Phantom of the Opera. It stars Liam Neeson & Frances McDormand, I watched it this year and at 90 minutes it’s pretty good

[@eels3658]

@@iain9757 Now that you mention it I did watch the video that the Red Letter Media guys did on "DarkMan", they like it a lot.

[@Jazz41173]

Simon Charles Pendered MacCorkindale couldn't have been more British. Sadly he passed away about 12 years ago. He was one of my crushes growing up. Mostly due to his tv movie roles.

[@joaquinbielsa8804]

This is a great interview of Angela Lansbury telling how she had to share a small cabin as a changing room with Bette Davis and Maggie Smith: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfQimmVjLKVm7c

[@MrRobcastle18]

I thought Annette Benning sounded like Bibi Glazer from Frasier.

[@serenityq26]

i want to watch both to compare so i got a copy of both films and was just waiting for the right moment to watch them. i guess is that day. be back for the review once thats done

[@DreazyBK]

Hearing that Avaryl also did not care for The Batman made my day. I would watch either Schumacher Batman or '66 100 times before ever watching that again

[@Raetheforce]

Completely unrelated to the movie but I LOVE Avaryl's pants!!

[@eventingirl001]

RIP Angela!!!😢

[@simonrobinson1566]

Lansbury's wardobe is well done, because it's an extravagant 1920s wardrobe, showing that she did really well in the 1920s but isn't doing so well in the 1930s. Quite clever.

[@jimhaggard7436]

Speaking of Angela Lansbury, Peter Ustinov was her real-life brother-in-law thirty years earlier. He was married to Angela’s half-sister, Isolde Denham, from 1940-1950.

[@AmyC531]

I never wanted this to end! I've always loved the '78 movie and was expecting to be unimpressed with the new one (and my god, was I ever); you did a great job zeroing in on the many, many ways in which the remake failed.

[@bloggerblogg5878]

49:00 Recently watched an interview with Brendan Fraser while I was watching all I can think of I want to see him as Poirot, naturally I had to come back here and say this. You always right in these things guys. Now, all I can think of a Brandon Fraser Poirot movie.

[@martincurrie6243]

Evil under the sun is fab -u lous. The costumes, the actors, the dialogue the beautiful North Majorcan coast. The hunk in the trunks. It's my favourite comfort movie.

[@naomieadair5635]

I’ve missed you guys! I haven’t watched in a while. I love that the chemistry hasn’t changed since the last time I’ve watched. Like I said it’s been a MINUTE😬. Now I’ll have to look over the channel and see about the RPDR reviews!🥰🥰

[@anthonyblack2592]

I wish there was a series of Bowers and Van Skyler. Capturing there travel from London to Luxor. Cause I always think of things everytime I watch Death on the Nile. Cause there would be the train to Southampton then either an Ocean Liner to Alexandrea (or if she was following the Pearls from the get the orient express to Venice try to get lynette) the train to luxor

[@MegaIkedog]

I really loved the 1978 version of Death on the Nile but was so disappointed by the 2022 adaption (skip it). I reminded me of the 1974 version of Murder on the Orient Express. Something didn't click for me with those films. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the 2017 version of Murder. All these films have many characters, but I think they're just handled poorly sometimes. You don't get invested in their individual stories or the overall story. Sometimes even the "Now I'll tell you how it was done" moment near the end of the film can feel too rushed. By the way, the 1982 version of Evil Under the Sun is also fantastic!

[@bloggerblogg5878]

OMG, Evil under the sun, I love it too. Maggie Smith so amazing in it, Diana Rigg is playing " I am so fabulous'' l love her. Costumes are great. I love the scenes when Poirot try to swim in the sea, so funny. 😆

[@C_M_R]

Making the 2022 version an origin story of the mustache was wild. (42:17) suggesting that a character be overtly racist as a plot device makes me think y'all should revisit your original THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBINGS, MISSOURI review. I wonder if y'all have different thoughts since the review was originally made.

[@iain9757]

I hope for this review you had enough wine to fill the Nile

[@allyw5064]

Didn't plan to watch the new movie until I saw your review pop up and I was like, "Now I have to watch this garbage so I can laugh along with you!" I also decided to read the book which I loved!! Right when the movie started I had to check I hadn't picked the wrong film. I was so confused as to why we were in WWI in black and white when you're meant to be in an opulent English estate. Then I kept getting the characters confused despite just reading the book since they were all mishmashed together. I get there are a lot of characters but that's kinda the point of Christie's ensembles. The more suspects, the more possibilities. I folded laundry the whole time watching so it wasn't a complete waste of time at least.

[@frk4musl]

Some movies don't need to be remade! Thanks, guys!

[@jayrampant]

I absolutely adore the originals with Sor Peter Ustinov as Poirot! They are real comfort movies for me! I agree Evil Under the Sun is probably the most fun! The remake looks horrendous!!! There are a few TV movies with Sir Peter also.. they aren't as much fun sadly. I watched one recently that had Tony Curtis in and he gives one of the worst acting performances I've seen outside of a made for Scy-fy channel movie! Quite baffling!

[@jayrampant]

Murder in Three Acts is the Tony Curtis film

[@jimhaggard7436]

The third film will be “A Haunting in Venice”, based on, or at least inspired by, the later Poirot novel Halloween Party, but set in Italy.

[@AmyC531]

Oh, and in case you didn't know, those fantastic costumes were so fantastic that they won an Oscar!

[@pmspigla]

I also just love 1982’s Evil Under The Sun even though 1978’s Death on the Nile is probably a better movie. The costumes in DOTN won an academy award deservedly but the costumes in EUTS were so wacky early 80s influenced they’re super fun if anachronistic. The new DOTN was sooo bad and I could never understand why it got such a high score from critics. You expressed beautifully why it sucked. Kevin Branagh has proved time and time again that he has NO sense of humor. How could Emma Thompson marry him??? Oh and the screenwriter also wrote Alien: Covenant. What?? Why did Kevin hire him? Senseless. Finally - I too love Avaryl’s pants!!

[@tatianamelendez490]

I laughed so hard when Armie Hammer and not Mia Farrow died. Did they have to scrunch awkwardly against the bar stool in death? It was such a weird way to die! Just fall on the floor, it's not that hard! 😵‍💫🙄 Ps: When I saw the OG, I could totally see Avaryl thirsting over both Maggie Smith's and Mia Farrow's wardrobes. Maggie Smith's for formal occasions and Mia Farrow for informal occasions.

[@reginacosio9285]

I took your advice and watched the original and it was a delight! Angela Lansbury's double turban, the Bette Davis quotes, the gorgeous shots of the temples were perfection. I had already watched the new version before seeing your advice to skip it. It was nice to see I was not the only one truly baffled and underwhelmed by the choices made for the 2022 film.

[@whatalicesaw]

Simon McCorkindale, you remember, Manimal.

[@Anita-pf1hy]

Don’t let them touch Evil under the Sun……it’s superb just as it is….!

[@rebeccan229]

Simon MacCorkindale AND Michael York were in Riddle of the Sands together 😊

[@emm_uhh]

I'm so glad you guys watched the remake of this because I sure forgot.

[@tibb75]

I'm 30 minutes into this and just got a notification that Dame Angela Lansbury passed away. RIP

[@MovieBitches]

This is how I found out, and am now heartbroken

[@bloggerblogg5878]

13:52 I recently re-watched Mary Shelley's Frankenstein ( you mentioned it and I said to myself hmmm I have to re-watch) I can tell you it starts exactly the same way like this movie... Maybe it's some Kenneth Branagh thing...🤔

[@frk4musl]

Just watched 1978 version. So good! Thanks for the recommendation! Vince

[@bboo1688]

Oooh retro review appointment with death the david suchet version. Tim curry, Elizabeth McGovern, mark gatiss, and John hannah

[@iain9757]

Andrew : “I’ll tell you who it should have been instead ? - Jamie Dornan” *oh my god she’s like Nostradamus*

[@MovieBitches]

Ooh! I didn’t know he’s in Haunting In Venice! Never thought I’d say this, but that makes me more excited to see it!

[@iain9757]

After Top Gun Maverick, Minions and Elvis, films which came out in February feel like decades ago.

[@gardengirl21]

How a movie with Jennifer Saunders AND Dawn French have no humor whatsoever is beyond me!

[@ajraven5145]

"Why is he a flying squirrel?"... Avryl always choses violence when talking about the new Batman movie. Lol.

[@char1737]

What ever happen to baby Jane? She took a trip on the Nile! If you notice in the original Death on the Nile you can clearly see same set of matched steamer trunks made by Louis Vuitton they also block a entry door to the orient express in Murder on the orient express and they also show up in Evil under the sun

[@JetPackDino]

Also, I need my 1930's fashion fix, so I am petitioning for a review of Gosford Park.

[@mariselaorta1981]

THANK YOU for doing this video. I watched both last night and completely agree that the original '78 film was superior. Especially Mia Farrow's performance--which sold her "she's in shock" moment whereas the 2022 performance definitely did not. AND--I preferred Jackie and Simon's end in the original. The standoff in the 2022 which felt like that film didn't understand the climax. Also, the 2022 film made me sad that Bouc died. I don't remember him from the recent remake, but I didn't think he deserved that death.

[@serenityq26]

ok, although the original is much better i did like some aspects of the new one. the visuals, the music, the clothing, the actors. i knew going in (based on the orient express) that it wouldnt be a TRUE camp rhomp like the og films, the dude just doesnt get that poirot is very scooby doo. seems inept but at the end of the day he gets the job done. mr. brenna takes himself too serious to portray himself in such a way. ewan mcgregger would be a better modern day poirot. that guy gets it. but i do have a question: both are based off the same book. why is the dialogue so different? i LOVED the dialogue in the 78 film; both melodramatic and clever. there was DRAMA!!!!!!!!!! is it adapting the book more faithfully, or just had a better writer?

[@pastelfeverdreams]

watching the new movie was such a dissapointed i was already expecting it to not be great but the lack of glamour and the bad fashion really made it even worse especially considering they had the 1978 version to be inspired by??? how can they fail this badly??

[@saralotti7174]

The agenda is to destroy the old. So they can make new. They are corporate Barneys. New is always better and designed for algorithms not enjoyment.

[@itsORcinneo]

I loved the new one. I thought it was beautiful. I teared up in the theatres at how it was filmed

[@charlesalwyn3486]

I love the older movie too! Amazing. I’m sad you don’t like the new Batman movie…I really loved it! Either way…I love you guys. ❤️

[@harrywatkins8192]

Your review is spot on… I thought I held the same sentiment of both versions… The 2022 version lacked the acting chops that the 1978 was full of. The Karnak felt way less grand even with all the CGI this also applies to most of the other scenes. I view Kenneth Branagh as a better actor than director he makes an earnest attempt at directing an international cast yet the film as a whole fell flat most of the time. 10’000 % watch the original don’t watch the 2022 version the original you can revisit many times as with the 2022 version you will stay clear of.

[@bloggerblogg5878]

23:48 RIP Maggie Smith

[@m.alexanderfields677]

Dude read Agatha Christie. It won't make the new one better.... But Agatha Christie is dope

[@Light-Rock97]

This is Red Letter Media good. I'm so glad I found you guys out.

[@objectivetruth2286]

Wow! I’m impressed by your breakdown of the movies. Yes, the Kenneth Branagh movie was irritating, boring and lifeless. It didn’t generate enough thrills or suspense and yes, it was infused with modern dirty dancing and current social events ( the message ) and did not emphasize the elements of a fun murder mystery. The quirky old version from 1978 is definitely better!! Thanks for the spot on reviews.

[@angelalarsen978]

Thank you for this I loathed the new one, you're comments are like my inner dialogue watching the Branagh film. Such a weird spectacle, strange story diversions and the CGI is horrendous. And how dare anyone waste French and Saunders this way!