Death On The Nile

Wednesday Weekly Write-up: 

Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile

I enjoyed this remake of Agatha Christie’s classic novel. Although there were some scenes a little out of context for the time period, it was a well done movie. The film begins with backstory on how Hercule Poirot (played by Kenneth Branagh) became a detective instead of a farmer, shown in black and white photography. Then, it jumps ahead in time to a nightclub in 1937. Gal Gadot makes a grand entrance as the stunningly beautiful heiress, Linnet Ridgeway.

However, what captured my attention was the music. Bluesy Jazz by Salome Otterbourne (portrayed by Sophie Okonedo). She was by far my favorite character in this movie. I loved this film’s strong female characters who still possessed a softness and ability to love. It’s refreshing to see strong women who don’t hate men and still behave as women.

The love triangle between Jacqueline de Bellafort (played by Emma Mackey), Linnet Ridgeway, & Simon Doyle (played by Armie Hammer) takes the group to Egypt for a wedding and honeymoon. Gal Gadot is the new bride who stole her friend’s lover. Jacqueline stalks the newly married lovers causing tension and fear.

A subplot love story enters the storyline in Egypt between Poirot’s friend Bouc (from Murder on the Orient Express & played by Tom Bateman) and Sophie’s daughter, Rosalie (portrayed by Letitia Wright). If you think Letitia looks familiar you may have seen her in the MCU as Shuri in The Black Panther. She has once again nailed her character perfectly.

This PG-13 movie is worth a watch with its star studded cast, fabulous music, and sweeping Egyptian landscapes. The nightclub scene was reminiscent of the heated and sensual dance scene from Dirty Dancingwith the patrons in gowns and suits.  Enjoy