Poirot Collector's Set 1 (Coll)

Starring:Poirot
Studio: Acorn Media
Product Type: DVD

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David Suchet brings the great detective Hercule Poirot to rich life in this collection of some of Agatha Christie's best work. This entertaining set includes three episodes, all lovingly true to their 1930s settings. The Disappearance of Mr. Davenham takes the standard case of a businessman's disappearance and spices it up with a friendly wager that Poirot can't solve the mystery without leaving his apartment. The Veiled Lady is more of a comic caper, as Poirot and the ever-ready Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser) resort to burglary to stop a blackmailing cad, and The Lost Mine is cleverly set in a Chinatown reminiscent of the '30s concept of the Mysterious East. Suchet is a perfect Poirot, capturing both his dignity and his humor, and Fraser does a beautiful job of underplaying Hastings enough to keep him the perfect sidekick without ever making him boring. Special features include selected cast filmographies and biographies of Agatha Christie, David Suchet, and Poirot himself. --Ali Davis

Customer Reviews:

Classic Poirot.......2007-01-11

very nice

I really liked having the classic intro
-the one with the smokeing gun and the smoke turns into the smoke from a train and Poirot tipping his hat-

Classic Poirot mysteries.......2006-08-30

These films are very enjoyable: in the short term, due to the humor and scenic beauty, in the long term due to the clevor plots. Even though there are sudden twists near the end, I feel that the author and screenplay writer treated me at least somewhat fairly, and I can accept the conclusion. Sometimes though, and on a second or third viewing, or even under detailed thought subsequent to the initial viewing, flaws in the logic come to mind. Well I guess that is the difference between a good story and a bad one. With the good story, these logical flaws only appear after the program is over, at least once!

Great, but I missed subtitles in spanish.......2004-07-22

I loved all three chapters of this DVD, as well as Poirot Set 2. The menu is easy to use, the quality of the picture is incredible, etc. The only thing I missed, where the subtitles in Spanish. I speak fluently English, so that was not a problem. So, if you are going to buy this DVD and dont know English, dont buy it, unless you want to learn. And the sound is a little soft, so dont forget to turn the volume down when the DVD is over...

Hope this was helpful, and have a great day!

Magnifique, n'est-ce pas?.......2004-04-08

Agatha Christie's quirky Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has come to life in the form of David Suchet. The most watched series on PBS Mystery! and a huge hit on A&E, Poirot retells the tales, short stories, and novels written in the 1930s and 40s by Dame Agatha Christie, mother of the modern mystery. David Suchet plays the part perfectly, with some outstanding acting and chemistry from the supporting cast: Hugh Fraser as Captain Hastings, Philip Jackson as Chief Inspector Japp, and Pauline Moran as Miss Lemmon. All play off of each other beautifully and most often with hilarious side effects.

One of the most endearing features about this series as well as the others that follow is the humor value that is omnipresent throughout most of the series. Not only are the mysteries difficult to solve (most of them anyways), but the Christie's writing shines through giving the characters lovely quirks that spark laughter often during the episodes. You might find yourself distracted from the mystery itself by getting caught up in the comedy. The nuances come out perfectly and brilliant acting all around leads to one of the best shows ever produced for television.

I can't find anything at fault with the series. AcornMedia is not known for their superior picture quality, but this first in the series is actually a great transfer. If you enjoy a bit of British comedy, a good mystery, and all around outstanding entertainment, you should start collecting the series. You won't be disappointed!

Incredibly Well Done Television!.......2001-06-25

It's too bad that so few people know of this series, for it is one of the most well put-together television series I've ever seen. The series as a whole gets an easy 5-stars from me, but I plan to rate every episode so this particular box set gets its own score of 4-stars. Here are my thoughts on the individual episodes.

The Disappearence of Mr. Davenheim - Decent, but not great this one seems way to similar to Conan Doyle's "The Man With The Twisted Lip" to me, but not as good. - 3 stars

The Veiled Lady - Better than the first, but somewhat silly all throughout with a strange, but minor, flaw in the solution. Also the chase scene near the end was too drawn out. - 3.5 stars

The Lost Mine - Perhaps a glimpse of the greater future of the Poirot series, this one shines with a more interesting case and a more interesting solution. Also, watching Poirot and Hastings play Monopoly is priceless - 4 stars

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