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Old 26-12-2016, 23:54
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That's very true.
For ages I thought the film was directed by Hitchcock but in fact it was a Billy Wilder film.
What a coincidence, I used to think the same, which is crazy because they are my two favourite directors, and I have seen most of their films.
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Old 26-12-2016, 23:56
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Were a few f words thrown in?

Poirot swearing would be fun.
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Old 27-12-2016, 00:03
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It will be interesting to see how much it differs from the two film versions, although this version doesn't have the same comedy element. The drama is good but I don't know why there has to be so much grey brown green gloom and fog, as if we need to be reminded that it is set in the Old Days and is not contemporary.
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Old 27-12-2016, 01:02
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Toby Jones sex scene was minging. Totally unnecessary too. Just stuck in there to show us how "edgy" the makers are.

Anyway, this was a major comedown from the excellent Christie the BBC broadcast this time last year, "And Then There Were None".
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Old 27-12-2016, 01:35
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I wouldnt call it slow burning I would just call it slow, it could have been done in one episode
I wonder which ending thare going to go with, the first or the second
I think they'll go with the first ending after Andrea Riseborough's character Romaine commented to Toby Jones character of how easy it is to hurt him due to his sentimentality. it will be a betrayal of his "love" for her.
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Old 27-12-2016, 05:31
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I enjoyed it but could of done without the hazy effect the whole way through!

Most of the good stuff is tonight, I think they'll l go with the ending Agatha was asked to re-write. But It will be a surprise whichever way they go.
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Old 27-12-2016, 07:06
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Chopping it down to 90 minutes and airing it as one might've helped. Be interesting to see the ratings today and the retention tomorrow.
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Old 27-12-2016, 07:43
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Chopping it down to 90 minutes and airing it as one might've helped. Be interesting to see the ratings today and the retention tomorrow.
Having cogitated overnight and considered the all pervading green gloom , which in my opinion detracts from the storyline and makes it difficult to follow, I think I'll give it a miss.
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Old 27-12-2016, 08:31
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Why did the Beeb think it necessary to warn of "Scenes of a sexual nature".... but only if you had Subtitles on?
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Old 27-12-2016, 09:06
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Enjoyed it and I too wonder whether they'll go with Christie's original ending or the one she re-wrote for the play.
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Old 27-12-2016, 09:42
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It will be interesting to see how much it differs from the two film versions, although this version doesn't have the same comedy element. The drama is good but I don't know why there has to be so much grey brown green gloom and fog, as if we need to be reminded that it is set in the Old Days and is not contemporary.
From what I can remember Mayhew is a relatively minor character in both the films and they concentrate far more on the QC defending Vole
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Old 27-12-2016, 10:40
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Even inside the home too?? The solicitor's home was particularly foggy-like inside.
In the early 1920s less than 10% of British homes had electricity.

The main fuel source was gas.

I remember visiting relatives, who lived in Hoxton, in the late 1940s, who had retained one room with gas lamps and their light which was weak, and coloured, created a very gloomy atmosphere.
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Old 27-12-2016, 10:42
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I have not watched or read any AC . Really enjoyed this and Toby is coughing like me at the moment (bloody virus) I hope he lives to win his case.

Looking forward to tonight's episode.
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Old 27-12-2016, 10:55
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Toby Jones sex scene was minging. Totally unnecessary too. Just stuck in there to show us how "edgy" the makers are.

Anyway, this was a major comedown from the excellent Christie the BBC broadcast this time last year, "And Then There Were None".
Agreed. It's not a patch on 'And Then There Were None '.
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Old 27-12-2016, 12:59
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Monica Dolan is a fantastic actress. She is Meryl Streep level.

(Kevin Doyle when it comes to actors)
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:28
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I kinda enjoyed that- kept on getting distracted though

Looking forward to seeing the conclusion tonight and very glad I don't have to wait a week to see it!!
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Old 27-12-2016, 13:38
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Enjoyed it and I too wonder whether they'll go with Christie's original ending or the one she re-wrote for the play.
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Old 27-12-2016, 14:36
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I thought it was excellent: unsentimental and prepared to dig deep psychologically - unexpectedly gritty for a Christie adaptation: the police maltreating prisoners / suspects and a failed shag almost made me choke on my madeleine.
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Old 27-12-2016, 16:05
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It was a wonderful adaption of a wonderful story (play)

My only tiny bit of critisism, is that I wished the male lead was stunningly handsome.
This one is ok, but that's it.

Tom Hughes would have been perfect. He is good looking, and can look vulnerable, he would fit the part.
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Old 27-12-2016, 16:16
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He had a heart problem in the film, and his real life wife Elsa Lancaster played his over attentive nurse. It was filmed in black and white and there wasn't a a dull moment, unlike that crap that we watched this evening.
Walter I totally agree with you. I truly wanted to like this (especially as I do have a soft spot for Kim Catrall - her being from Merseyside and all) but - I actually fell asleep about fifteen minutes before the end and woke up five minutes into Outnumbered! I was a trifle confused to say the least.

I loved the Charles Laughton one - and I loved going to see an amateur production of it at Wigan Little Theatre - both of which towered above this production (for me anyway). I appreciate though that some people will have loved the smog, the coughing, the dourness, the total lack of any humour at all. And - the worst of all - the guy playing the Vole character just isn't handsome enough. That may seem a trifling thing to say - but Tyrone Power was just the bees-knees in that role and you could see ANYONE falling for him.
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Old 27-12-2016, 17:21
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Anyone here who does not know how it ends?
I am just curious if anyone have managed to avoid hearing or reading about it over the years.

I know, btw.
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Old 27-12-2016, 17:24
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Anyone here who does not know how it ends?
I am just curious if anyone have managed to avoid hearing or reading about it over the years.

I know, btw.
Me! I don't know how it ends...
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Old 27-12-2016, 17:42
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Me! I don't know how it ends...

Thank you for answering

Have fun
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Old 27-12-2016, 17:44
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Anyone here who does not know how it ends?
I am just curious if anyone have managed to avoid hearing or reading about it over the years.

I know, btw.
I took some friends to watch an am-dram production of it a few years back - and they had no idea how it ended. They were a bit gobsmacked when it was revealed. I don't know what was more enjoyable - the play - or their reaction.
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Old 27-12-2016, 17:49
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Neither do I, but not sure I really care at this point. I think one of the problems with Agatha Christie in general is that she doesn't bother too much about making us care about her characters. They are just pawns in her chess game. I'm finding this adaptation hard work with the green gloom so probably won't bother with part 2.
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