Death on the Nile

“As is required of the story, Branagh isolates and imposes suspicions and conflicts so that every character becomes equal part victim and villain.”

Thom Ernst, Original-Cin · 91

“At first, you fear this uncharted emotionalism may undercut the delicious pleasures of Christie’s clever plotting, this one being a particularly nifty stumper, but in the end, it subtly enhances the film without being pretentious.”

Steve Davis, Austin Chronicle · 78

“Expensive but never fancy, and solid enough to emit a faint whiff of sophistication, this entire project is powered by the same eccentric confidence that allows Branagh to play Hercule Poirot like a neutered Pepé le Pew.”

David Ehrlich, IndieWire · 75

“A far more intimate portrait of the detective than one might expect.”

Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence · 75

“As for the murder mystery, some of the supporting players barely get enough screen time or enough of a backstory to be considered serious suspects, but even when “Death on the Nile” skirts the edge of camp, the fastidious and melancholy Poirot is always there to guide us through the rough spots and solve the case in the nick of time.”

Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times · 75