16 Fan Reactions To "Death On The Nile" That Prove It's The Murder Mystery That We've Been Waiting For
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A flock of rich (and ultra-rich) folks accompanied by their servants set out on a swanky and upbeat cruise on the Nile to enjoy the beauties, both natural and historical. But when the tourists start dropping dead, starting with the ultra-rich, it becomes clear that someone on board isn’t there just for leisure.
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Death on the Nile, Kenneth Branagh’s second movie based on a novel by Agatha Christie, docked into theaters recently. The movie is a story derived from one of the very best in detective fiction books.
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Before we check out what the internet is saying, let me warn you about spoilers. If you haven't read the book or watched the 1978 movie, please proceed with caution!
1.It seems this version has something in surprise for everyone:
2.Sounds like an entertaining buffet:
3.This scene stood out, even in the trailers:
4.Some smart viewers quickly spotted the anachronism:
5.This scene actually shows the fear that Gadot's character is trying to hide behind her bravado:
6.If you didn't know already, Emma Mackey of Sex Education plays a central role in the movie:
7.Then there's Rose Leslie who portrays a French maid in the movie. This role was played by Jane Birkin (after whom Hermes named the Birkin bag) in the 1978 adaptation.
8.People loved Rose Leslie's French from the movie:
9.Though in a supporting role, Letitia Wright managed to stand out:
10.People who have read the book (like me) or watched the 1978 movie (also me) would know exactly what's happening here:
11.Some people felt that the movie is in sync with 21st-century values:
12.Both of them are cast perfectly:
13.She, too, has an important role to play in the investigation:
14.Seems the movie does take lots of time before the first murder takes place:
15.Well, thanks to superhero movies, origin stories are in vogue. Why not give a mustache its origin story?
16.And finally, was this line from Russell Brand ignorance or comedy?
17.This post has been updated to meet BuzzFeed's editorial standards.
