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Dead Man's Folly (1986)
Rate:
6
Viewed:
12/10
12/10:
Peter Ustinov is back as Hercule Poirot for Dead Man's Folly after appearing in
Thirteen at Dinner a year earlier.
It's a better picture than the other one but suffers from the same banality that's caused by the story and
a certain sequence of events. Of course, the final picture,
Murder in Three Acts, remains the best of the bunch.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the mystery as presented although I was unable to guess who the murderer
was, but it's cool to find out at the end. Once again, Peter Ustinov is incredible as the famed detective by making most of
his thespic abilities.
I like the cinematography as it's easy on my eyes. However, I've had a hard time believing Hastings used to be
in the secret service based on his demeanor and the look of his face. Also, when somebody wears gloves as often as possible,
his hands should be whiter than the rest of the arms. Also, they can be used for gardening, landscaping, and bicycling,
to name a few.
All in all, Dead Man's Folly is all in good fun.