The Third Girl, 2008Based on Agatha Christie's novel
Starring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot and Zoë Wanamaker as Ariadne Oliver
4/5 stars
I've never read this book although I will at some point. It's not one of the best known and that makes sense. Surprisingly I actually puzzled out some of the mystery, probably because there were only about six suspects which makes the odds in my favor.
I was particularly struck by Poirot's anger when he gets to the denouement. I loved Wanamaker who provided a bit of comic relief as the mystery writer based on Christie herself. She provided several useful pieces of information that helped Poirot reach his conclusions.
Overall: It's not a bad way to pass some time but it's not a must-see.
I have seen a few Poirot movies, but not this one. I mean, yes, these movies are a great way to pass a rainy afternoon. You play the detective a bit and that's always fun.;)
ReplyDeleteI watched this also but it is definitely not my favorite. I didn't care for the main character. She was annoying even though there were explanations later on for her behavior. The story just wasn't what I was expecting. It was too melodramatic.
ReplyDeleteIt is a boring novel I have ever read.
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