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Agatha Christie's Poirot, Vol. 8

starring: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran, Richard Bebb

: Agatha Christie's Poirot, Vol. 8
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781569384404
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 1569384401
Label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Acorn Media
Release Date: March 27, 2001
Running Time: 153 minutes
Sales Rank: 1877
Studio: Acorn Media
Theatrical Release Date: January 18, 1990



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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
Like a box of gourmet chocolates, this three-episode collector's set of Agatha Christie's Poirot--eighth in a series of 12--contains scrumptious delights for the connoisseur of British mysteries. And if one of these episodes were to be wrapped in gold foil, it would have to be 'The Chocolate Box,' in which Hercule Poirot revisits a 20-year-old case that was never officially solved. Having perfected the mannerisms of an older, fussier Poirot, here David Suchet has the opportunity to reveal a young, eager junior detective on the Brussels police force, who longs to solve the case not only for the sake of the truth, but also for the sake of the young woman who begged for his help. Both intriguing and bittersweet, this episode is the dark chocolate truffle of the set.

By comparison, 'The Case of the Missing Will' and 'The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman' are lighter confections, but with murder at their tart center. In the first, Poirot must execute the final wishes of an old friend who is killed on the eve of drafting his will; several red herrings and a surprising solution enliven this classic murder-mystery scenario. Hastings's acquisition of an Italian roadster and Miss Lemon's new gentleman friend turn out to have an unexpected connection with each other and with the murdered man in 'The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman,' which culminates in a car chase that claims more than one victim. Of course, the best thing about this set is that unlike a box of chocolates, viewers can savor its contents again and again. --Larisa Lomacky Moore



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Agatha Christie's Poirot, sets 4-8
When Sets 1-3 each are boxed sets that have several shows on them but the latter numbered dvd's have ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Summer Movies
Arrived on time. No damage. Gave as a gift and recipient just loves them.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Poirot Set 8
I love everything Poirot. I especially like how he uses his "little grey cells".


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Best of the lot so far!
I've been working my way through this Acorn Media set, and I must say this is the best of the collection ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - God Bless Agatha Christie!
The Case of the Missing Will - This is a great episode! It's so complex it feels like it should be a 2-hour ... Read More

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