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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781569384817
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 1569384819
Label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Acorn Media
Release Date: August 07, 2001
Running Time: 51 minutes
Sales Rank: 34290
Studio: Acorn Media
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
The Agatha Christie's Poirot collection is known as a mystery series, but what makes these videos such a delightful enhancement to the original books is their deft touch of humor. In 'Dead Man's Mirror,' for example, the widow of the murdered man claims to communicate with the spirit of an ancient Egyptian. Her supernatural tendencies cause more than a few giggles--especially when she mentions the spirit, Saffra, during an interview, and Inspector Japp immediately pulls out his notebook and asks for Saffra's address. In 'Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan,' Poirot is mistaken for a man in a newspaper contest, and his investigations into the theft of a pearl necklace are repeatedly interrupted by people demanding their prize of 10 pounds; these intermittent scenes add a welcome levity to one of the series' more tedious plots. While less droll than the others, 'The Adventure of the Clapham Cook' has unexpected plot twists as the seemingly simple case of a runaway servant unfurls to reveal a larger scheme of embezzlement and murder. David Suchet's ability to poke gentle fun at Poirot without ever breaking character makes the enjoyment of these episodes complete. --Larisa Lomacky Moore
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Best Poirot : David Suchet
David Suchet is the best Poirot ever, an extraordinary adaptation of Agatha Christie's mystery novels.
As seen on PBS, a BBC, A&E, & Granada production.
Rating: - Poirot
I am collecting all of the Poirot tapes. I never tire of watching them.
Rating: - Summer Movies
Arrived on time. No damage. Gave as a gift and recipient just loves them.
Rating: - ChasinWV
We have been buying the collection in series order. Excellent family entertainment. The production quality does justice to the writing and performances. Very satisfactory.
Rating: - Poirot stories are Great
It is always a pleasure to watch the DVD stories about Poirot. I own all of them that Amazon.com has available.
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