Agatha Christie’s novel comes to the screen with Austin Trevor appearing for the third time as Poirot, but it’s a pretty sad affair altogether. Lady Edgware (Jane Carr) is supposedly American but has a terrible fake American accent. Trevor’s Poirot has an odd accent, too, and lacks the trademark mustache, although he’s reasonably entertaining. Captain Hastings (Richard Cooper) is tolerable, but only just, as comic relief, and I was disappointed that his tendency to get his umbrella caught on things played no real role in the story; Inspector Japp (John Turnbull) was obtuse (no surprise), but the acting overall was a drag. Unfortunately, it never comes together in an entertaining way.

  Not recommended. Otto thinks you should avoid this movie.

Movie 433 for 2021.