Kenneth Branagh is Hercule Poirot in the latest Agatha Christie film, A Haunting in Venice. Alas, he's weary of solving murders, but is brought to an ancient castle in Venice on a stormy night (of course). There is to be a seance. Tina Fey, an author, wants him to disprove the medium (Michelle Yeoh) who is going to talk to the daughter who died in this home. There are of course a family of three, assorted help, a policeman, some new immigrants - all with tics, suspicious behavior, and demons.
Thunder, lightning, and murder. I'm not going to say who or how many bodies prove dead. But doors are now locked and Poirot is questioning everyone. Shifty eyes. A scream. Red herrings galore.
It's an entertaining film and richly produced. Branagh, as director, has a good eye for settings and pace. It was a fun matinee to see with a friend and we were amused. No doubt it will be streaming soon and I recommend it if you are killing time. Cue a bolt of lightning!
