With the participation of Gal Gadot and a huge cast of stars, this lavish and splendid detective-murder film is a name that attracts the attention of audiences around the world.
One of the blockbuster detective movies that has been “under wraps” for quite a long time is Death on the Nile – Murder on the Nile River , with the participation of a huge cast of Hollywood stars. Based on the series of stories about Detective Hercule Poirot by female writer Agatha Christie, this work follows the story of the previously extremely popular film Murder on the Orient Express .
In particular, Death on the Nile stars Gal Gadot as the wealthy female lead. “Confronting” the female star will be Emma Mackey – the “beautiful rebellious girl” of Sex Education , playing the role of her husband’s lover.
A cruise on the SS Karnak should have been filled with joy and luxury, as Linnet (Gal Gadot) herself declared: “I rented the entire Karnak… a chef and enough champagne.” , to fill the Nile” with the joy and happiness of a newlywed couple. But she herself confided: “When I have money, no one is my real friend.” All fun on the ship SS Karnak stopped when the murder occurred. Fear, doubt and jealousy replace laughter, gradually creeping into every corner and breath of each member on the fateful trip and only the talented detective can free them. .
Ahead of its release, the first reviews of Death on the Nile have appeared. Notably, the film received a score of 69% on Rotten Tomatoes – a number that is quite good compared to audience expectations.
“Death on the Nile succeeds thanks to the way the film connects modern film tastes with a charming nostalgic style,” praised IndieWire.
“Death on the Nile took a long time to hit theaters, but it is one of the most engaging detective films in recent years, an example of how director Kenneth Branagh can elevate classic stories. with care and respect,” Collider also favored the film.
“This movie is satisfying enough, although sometimes it’s just more entertaining than purely intellectual and mysterious,” Hollywood Reporter commented.
“A nostalgic, entertaining film with a murder mystery, deeper and darker, more attractive than the previous film,” Forbes praised.
However, Death on the Nile also encountered some mixed reviews. Many critics said that the film did not take full advantage of its famous and quality cast, making it redundant in some places.