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SUCHET IS THE MAN!
Oh yes, he appears to be an actor, but is he really?
He is far more than that!
During my long investigation, mon ami, I discovered that he is also a Producer and a Director.
How do I know?
Well, this is a fact contained in this tiny marvel that is the "Agatha Christie's Poirot" Full Collection.
They should have named it "David Suchet's Poirot", since he is the only true and so far, the most elaborate Poirot ever brought to the screen.
David Suchet is a master actor, not just your everyday actor.
He studied the character from scratch, since Agatha Christie never really gave him life. She just used him in her Novels as one of her characters, and except for giving him some general physical traits, she never went deeper than that.
Hence "David Suchet's Poirot".
And what a Poirot it is!
It shines like a wonderful diamond, carefully cut and displayed.
The Boxed collection is divided in Six booklets of 4 DVDs each and includes all the episodes and TV movies aired from 1989 to January 2006.
Yes, my friend, 2006.
Considering that it is still being produced as I am writing this, the next two being "Mrs. McGinty's Dead" and "Dead Man's Folly", this does not represent as yet the definitive collection, but rather what has been filmed and produced to this day.
This alone is enough reason to buy it.
It is a masterpiece! A Jewel in the Crown of British film-making.
The only other collection that I know which is as good as this one, in the Agatha Christie's selection is Margaret Rutherford's "Miss Marple".
Despite the fact that Margaret Rutherford was not at all as described by Agatha Christie, she managed nevertheless to make the role hers and hers alone.
Alas, she died before she could film more wonderful translations in the series.
Who knows, if she had lived another decade, if there had been other incarnations of Miss Marple?
In any case David Suchet is alive and kicking and I am glad he still continues to incarnate the Belgian Sleuth.
What an eclectic thespian he is, and what a master of disguise.
All episodes are flamboyant and highly entertaining. Filled with Poirot's mannerisms and idiosyncracies they are never dull or boring, but rather gripping and at times, even funny.
Image quality on these DVDs is as sharp as technology permits nowadays and the sound, at least for all the episodes filmed prior to 2002, is in Digital Mono, but crystal clear and even rounded a bit up for ambiance.
All the episodes and TV movies after 2002 are in 1:78 anamorphic ratio and sport an outstanding Stereo Sound. I seem to have even spotted a hint of 5.1 channeling in the last two TV movies, but perhaps it was due to my hearing playing tricks on me.
All in all this is a most recommendable Collection and don't let yourself been thrown off by the price. It is cheaper than you may think, for such a masterpiece.
Included with the latest episodes are also a few extras. Mind you, nothing mind blowing, but not too bad.
There are some interviews with the cast and a few crew members, as well as a very insightful "reveleation" by David Suchet himself.
I can only recommend it, mon ami.
Bon, et maintenant I must go and study my next case, because writing reviews is not, as you British might say, my cup of tea, and to me this is intolerable idleness.
So, vite, vite, allez, buy this collection.
Poirot is waiting for you in here and cannot come to
Oh yes, he appears to be an actor, but is he really?
He is far more than that!
During my long investigation, mon ami, I discovered that he is also a Producer and a Director.
How do I know?
Well, this is a fact contained in this tiny marvel that is the "Agatha Christie's Poirot" Full Collection.
They should have named it "David Suchet's Poirot", since he is the only true and so far, the most elaborate Poirot ever brought to the screen.
David Suchet is a master actor, not just your everyday actor.
He studied the character from scratch, since Agatha Christie never really gave him life. She just used him in her Novels as one of her characters, and except for giving him some general physical traits, she never went deeper than that.
Hence "David Suchet's Poirot".
And what a Poirot it is!
It shines like a wonderful diamond, carefully cut and displayed.
The Boxed collection is divided in Six booklets of 4 DVDs each and includes all the episodes and TV movies aired from 1989 to January 2006.
Yes, my friend, 2006.
Considering that it is still being produced as I am writing this, the next two being "Mrs. McGinty's Dead" and "Dead Man's Folly", this does not represent as yet the definitive collection, but rather what has been filmed and produced to this day.
This alone is enough reason to buy it.
It is a masterpiece! A Jewel in the Crown of British film-making.
The only other collection that I know which is as good as this one, in the Agatha Christie's selection is Margaret Rutherford's "Miss Marple".
Despite the fact that Margaret Rutherford was not at all as described by Agatha Christie, she managed nevertheless to make the role hers and hers alone.
Alas, she died before she could film more wonderful translations in the series.
Who knows, if she had lived another decade, if there had been other incarnations of Miss Marple?
In any case David Suchet is alive and kicking and I am glad he still continues to incarnate the Belgian Sleuth.
What an eclectic thespian he is, and what a master of disguise.
All episodes are flamboyant and highly entertaining. Filled with Poirot's mannerisms and idiosyncracies they are never dull or boring, but rather gripping and at times, even funny.
Image quality on these DVDs is as sharp as technology permits nowadays and the sound, at least for all the episodes filmed prior to 2002, is in Digital Mono, but crystal clear and even rounded a bit up for ambiance.
All the episodes and TV movies after 2002 are in 1:78 anamorphic ratio and sport an outstanding Stereo Sound. I seem to have even spotted a hint of 5.1 channeling in the last two TV movies, but perhaps it was due to my hearing playing tricks on me.
All in all this is a most recommendable Collection and don't let yourself been thrown off by the price. It is cheaper than you may think, for such a masterpiece.
Included with the latest episodes are also a few extras. Mind you, nothing mind blowing, but not too bad.
There are some interviews with the cast and a few crew members, as well as a very insightful "reveleation" by David Suchet himself.
I can only recommend it, mon ami.
Bon, et maintenant I must go and study my next case, because writing reviews is not, as you British might say, my cup of tea, and to me this is intolerable idleness.
So, vite, vite, allez, buy this collection.
Poirot is waiting for you in here and cannot come to
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Poirot Sets 1-6Review created: 06/05/08
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) I have bought series 1-6 of the Poirot series. This is one of my favourites drama’s and though I have seen them all I never tire of watching again and again. David Suchet is perfect as Poirot and exactly as Agatha Christie wrote the character.
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Agatha Christie's Poirot Collection DVD Box Set 1Review created: 29/03/08
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) 4 Disc Boxset containing 13 Episodes of the ITV Series starring David Suchet.
All 10 Episodes of Season 1 and the first 4 episodes of season 2.
The Episodea are: The Adventure of the Clapham Cook, The Murder in the Mews, The Adventure of Johnny Waverley, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Third Floor Flat, Triangle at Rhodes, Problem at Sea, The Incredible Theft, The King of Clubs, The Dream, Peril at End House (2 part opening episode to season 2), The Veiled Lady and The Lost Mine.
Poirot investigates a wide range of cases from robberies, murders and kidnappings to the disappearance of a cook!
Special feature is chapter selection on each episode.
Total running time is approx 11 1/2 hours
Great series, Volume 1 of 6
All 10 Episodes of Season 1 and the first 4 episodes of season 2.
The Episodea are: The Adventure of the Clapham Cook, The Murder in the Mews, The Adventure of Johnny Waverley, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Third Floor Flat, Triangle at Rhodes, Problem at Sea, The Incredible Theft, The King of Clubs, The Dream, Peril at End House (2 part opening episode to season 2), The Veiled Lady and The Lost Mine.
Poirot investigates a wide range of cases from robberies, murders and kidnappings to the disappearance of a cook!
Special feature is chapter selection on each episode.
Total running time is approx 11 1/2 hours
Great series, Volume 1 of 6
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Poirot - Agatha Christie's Poirot - Set 1 (DVD)Review created: 07/02/08
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I am a great fan of who done its and its a must for any collection.good value for money.if you like Poirot this is hours of enjoyment to watch..with different stories to watch
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POIROTI love POIROT,and this DVD was a very good buy, 4 dvd for the price that 1 would cost in a shop, Excellent service,and a quick delivery.
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