Film Review – Death on the Nile (2022)

In 2017, Kenneth Branagh decided to try his luck with the works of Agatha Christie, directing an adaptation of her most famous novel, “Murder on the Orient Express.” He also gifted himself the central role of private detective Hercule Poirot, fitted for an ornate mustache and a chewy part, unleashed on a somewhat underwhelming endeavor that was definitely boosted by his thespian emphasis. The picture found an audience, becoming a major hit for Branagh, who tries his luck again with “Death on the Nile,” which takes its inspiration from a 1937 Christie book. Much like “Murder on the Orient Express,” there’s a lot to like about the new Poirot adventure, but there’s just as much that doesn’t connect in the film, which is hurt by an uneven cast and iffy technical credits. But there’s always Branagh, who makes a meal out of the part, once again giving his all to the feature in a way that helps to occasionally lift it off the ground, making detective fiction thrilling. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com