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| Spoken Language | english |
| Runtime | 1 hr 55 min |
| Budget | $10 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $3 682 156 October 31, 2017 |
| Box Office – Budget | – $6 317 844 |
| Premiere: USA | November 21, 2017 |
| Digital: World | November 21, 2017 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, Profanity, ... |
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Agatha Christie is the renowned author of the novel "Crooked House." Known as the "Queen of Mystery," Christie has penned numerous detective novels, short stories, and plays. Her works have captivated readers worldwide with their intricate plots and memorable characters.
"Crooked House" is a classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1949. The story is set in a sprawling, eccentric mansion inhabited by the Leonides family. The plot revolves around the murder of the wealthy patriarch, Aristide Leonides, and the subsequent investigation to uncover the killer among the family members.
The novel is notable for its unique structure and the absence of Christie's famous detectives, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple. Instead, the story is narrated by Charles Hayward, a young man engaged to Sophia Leonides, one of Aristide's granddaughters. As Charles delves deeper into the family's secrets, he uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and hidden motives.
The 2017 film adaptation of "Crooked House" attempts to capture the essence of Agatha Christie's original work. While the film stays true to the novel's central plot and characters, certain elements have been modified for cinematic purposes. The adaptation maintains the suspense and intrigue that are hallmarks of Christie's storytelling, though some fans of the book may notice differences in character development and specific plot details.
Overall, the film provides a visual representation of the novel's intricate mystery, offering both fans of the book and new audiences a glimpse into the twisted world of the Leonides family.
Principal photography began in September 2016. Part of the filming was done at King's College London's Maughan Library.
Minley Manor near Fleet, Hampshire, was used as the location for the external shots of Three Gables (Crooked House). The interiors were shot at four different locations, including Hughenden Manor, West Wycombe House and Tyntesfield, near Bristol.
The look of the movie was created by production designer Simon Bowles.
The most ridiculous detective story with the most uncharismatic and mediocre detective who has no effect on the story. The script is a sieve of trimmed plots and unnecessary love lines. Soulless editing with zero meaning (and unnecessary frames), and music placed out of place are guaranteed
Poor Agatha has been filmed and filmed since the days of silent films, but they still don’t film it in any way. The canons: expensive, rich and star actors are respected, and this is a plus. Minus: amateur performance with the plot, accents in characters and events, revealing the identity of the criminal.
Closed book. A good picture and nice actors are a plus. But the understatement in the storylines is a big minus. Not enough disclosure. You can identify the villain (I succeeded towards the middle). The denouement may be unexpected, but it looks painfully crumpled. It could have been better.
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