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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781569387795
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 1569387796
Label: Acorn Media
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 12
Publisher: Acorn Media
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 12, 2005
Running Time: 1830 minutes
Sales Rank: 4297
Studio: Acorn Media
Theatrical Release Date: January 18, 1990
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A literary legend became a TV phenomenon when DAVID SUCHET took on the role of Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie’s most famous sleuth. Suchet’s Poirot became the most-watched detective in the history of the PBS Mystery! series and a hit all over again on A&E. Now, all 36 one-hour episodes from the series are available in this 12-disc Classic Collection. Using his 'little grey cells' and aided by the affable Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser), Poirot unravels the thorniest cases without mussing a hair of his famously sculpted mustache. Lush art deco period details and scripts infused with delicious Christie wit make these mysteries irresistible.
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Rating:  - My wife's favorite series
This is my wife's favorite detective series. I like it too. It made a great birthday present
Rating: - Great Entertainment
Beautifully done period pieces set in the mid-1930s England... complete with automobiles of the period, dress, and appropriate Art Deco touches. But the bonus is the acting. They are all "believable" and bring Poirot to life, complete with little gray cells and firmly waxed moustache. This is family entertainment that is not "painful" to watch and anyone over the age of 10 will "get it". One must really get the whole set to become a true Poirot afficianado... Even if you have never read any of Agatha Christie, you will enjoy these. Sure, some of it may be corny... but so were the 1930s.
Rating: - Perfect Poirot!
This Hercule Poirot series - starring David Suchet as Agatha Christie's famous Belgium sleuth - is superb for all who enjoy a good story, excellent believable acting, and authentic backgrounds.
Suchet plays Poirot in such a manner that it is truly doubtful that, anyone will attempt to play Poirot again, for a very long time. Suchet, has made Poirot his own.
This collection has Captain Hastings, Inspector Japp and Miss Lemon, all doing their part - most ably - but Suchet steals the show with his brilliant portrayal of Christie's character.
If one enjoys a wonderful story, intriguing plot and superb acting, none can be disappointed in this brilliantly acted series.
Rating: - Nobody does it better..Agatha
Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Classic Collection
Can't say I've ever read an Agatha Christie novel. Can't say I ever will. You see I'm fearful after indulging myself in the excellence of the British TV Marple and Poirot series that I'll be somehow.... disappointed in the books (apologies to the undoubted genius of Ms Christie).
The Brits of course have developed a marked proficiency transferring to TV the period murder mystery genre; Sherlock Holmes, Cribb, Hannay, Marple and of course Poirot to name a few. The States also deserve some bouquets for Nero Wolfe.
Of course I'm also a sucker for quirky. I'm also partial to Morse and Munk. But ahhhh... Suchet's Poirot. That waddle (did he borrow it from De Vito's Penguin in Batman Returns), that immodest genius, those finicky foibles. This is a multi-dimensional character portrayal demanding repeat viewings just to satiate yourself with the charming individuality of a persona expertly expressed. Few actors have this kind of talent and if you have ever seen David Suchet in other roles you will understand this assessment.
Ah yes you are probably interested in the other elements of the series. Well, the support actors are proficient in their portrayals. Hugh Fraser does the bumbling but affable Dr Watson type Captain Hastings well for light relief. Philip Jackson portrays the competent but unimaginative Chief Inspector Japp well and Pauline Moran is enjoyable as the under-rated, methodical and quite resourseful ... Read More
Rating: - At long last I bought it and am so glad.
I have waited many years to purchase this series. The sale discount and free shipping at Amazon prompted lme to finally take the plunge. The production of them is so perfect. David Suchet is Poirot as Agatha Christie wrote him--finally---the period is so beautifully detailed that sometimes I watch them just to enjoy the meticulous detail of the production.
For anyone who has ever read Agatha Christie and loved it-these are a must.
Watching these is like visiting beautiful old friends. Even though I know whodunit, I always enjoy the intricate and subtle process Poirot goes through to arrive at his solutions.
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