Alice Granger

I enjoyed the plot, as it had many twists and turns involved until the mystery was solved. The acting made the events seem believable, and the scenery was filmed well to beautifully showcase the landscape of Egypt along the Nile. I also liked how well the book was adapted into a film, while also having some new events added so that Poirot had more of a backstory as to why he was on the boat and why he became a detective, making him seem more human. However, I didn’t like how the film began. It began in the trenches of the First World War in 1914. I didn’t like this part of the film as it was in no way related to the main plot, as the story of Death on the Nile was set in Egypt in 1937, so the events of the First World War did not affect the eventual outcome of the mystery. What happened to Poirot in WW1 meant that he should have had a large scar across his face, but this wasn’t shown at all in the film, apart from at the very end when he suddenly gained a scar. Overall, it was a very powerful film, and an interesting modern remake of the original novel. The way the scenery of Egypt was filmed really draws the viewer into the film, making the story of Death on the Nile seem realistic and as well as making the experience of watching the film immersive for the viewer, making them involved in the storyline.