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Evil Under the Sun

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Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov), solves the murder of an actress at a Balkan resort.
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Dwight Brown Sepia 08/10/2022
Agatha Christie fans will be pleased. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 10/23/2004
3/4
There are delicious moments in the final fifteen minutes of Evil Under The Sun, but what I especially liked about this Christie were the opening scenes the setup. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal 2d
2.5/5
Acknowledging Hercule Poirot's eccentricities are part of the equation, "Evil Under the Sun" spends entirely too long indulging them. Once it shifts from "The White Poirotus" to the actual mystery, the film improves. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Nov 24
4/5
…Evil Under the Sun marks the peak of Ustinov Poirot… Christie’s narrative still works, making for a satisfying, glossy whodunnit with traditional thrills coming directly from dubious characters, waspish dialogue and ingenious plotting… Go to Full Review Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog 06/07/2022
3/4
Evil Under the Sun is more a product of the expansive time it was made than the more austere time it was written, and that's a big part of its appeal: the 1980s in full, indulgent flower. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 09/25/2020
A-
Evil Under the Sun is a lush, clever, and entertaining gem that is more than worth the sit. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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RichardAB @PoorDearRichard 4d Evil Under the Sun delivers exactly what you’d hope for from an Agatha Christie mystery: a clever whodunit wrapped in comedy, campy drama, and stunning scenery. The cast is a tour de force — Maggie Smith, Roddy McDowall, Jane Birkin, Peter Ustinov, and Diana Rigg — and they all shine, with Smith in particular dazzling with her sharp, witty quips reminiscent of a younger Violet Crawley. The plot moves smoothly, the music and setting add charm, and the unexpected ending keeps the story memorable. This is one of those films I can never stop watching — classic Christie done with style, humor, and just the right touch of theatrical flair. See more Neil P 4d Wonderful 80s Agatha Christie adaptation. Starry cast, plenty of camp tongue in cheek humour and beautifully shot. Peter Ustinov is a marvellous Poirot. See more KC K Jul 29 Ustinov is genius as Poirot. Actors are good to great yet always Med chic entertaining with the classic mix of different personalities all Christie stories have. Watched this many times as a teenager back in the 80s - never grew tired of the sounds, visuals & storyline. See more CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni Mar 22 Intriguing, campy, comedic Christie mystery, With fun, energetic performances , Bright, sunny, scenic locations, Sumptuous score with good use of Cole Porter tunes, Movie is well performed by cast of veterans , And it was nice seeing Jane Birkin , I never read the book, so I enjoyed the final reveal. It surprised me, as well as the clever set up, and Poirot's deconstruction of the clues, See more Ben W @Username618 01/10/2025 No option to delete my review. Put the stars in the middle. sorry. Today was a Sunday 16.2.25ce See more Mr P 12/28/2024 80s fashion ruins this adaptation. Just 4 years after Death on the Nile. A lot of the cast look idiotic, distracts from a great story. Silly hairstyles, shoulder pads and lots of plastic bangles. Like a glam rock version of Macbeth. See more Read all reviews
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Guy Hamilton

Director

Peter Ustinov

Hercule Poirot

Colin Blakely

Sir Horace Blatt

Jane Birkin

Christine Redfern

Nicholas Clay

Patrick Redfern

Maggie Smith

Daphne Castle

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Movie Info

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov), solves the murder of an actress at a Balkan resort.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Producer
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin
Screenwriter
Anthony Shaffer
Production Co
EMI Films Ltd., Titan Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 27, 2009
Runtime
1h 42m
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