Anyone not familiar with Dame Agatha's writing would never pick up one of her books from viewing this film. I think it very arrogant when screenwriters think they know better than the original author or when stories are "updated". Ustinov as Poirot is ludicrous, plays the part as a buffoon. I have not really enjoyed any of his portrayals of Poirot. And Hastings may as well not even be there. Jean Stapleton is too shrill, Zoe Wanamaker's Mrs. Oliver is way better. Good thing Angela Lansbury did Murder She Wrote. Would not have lasted one season with Ms. Stapleton. Hope PBS airs Dead Man's Follow with David Suchet very, very soon.
Review of Dead Man's Folly
