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The saying goes, 'a picture is worth a thousand words', but this is not true when adapting an Agatha Christie novel, for much is lost in the translation to the screen. The heart and soul, the confluence of ideas and words are hers, and their majesty defies derivative interpretation. That being true, the film Crooked House is a uniquely clever adaptation. Crooked House, by Agatha Christie, published in 1949, takes place in and near London in the autumn of 1947. Because of the war, the whole family lives together under wealthy patriarch Aristide Leonides in a sumptuous but ill-proportioned house called "Three Gables"; hence, the Crooked House of the film's title. The film's story makes several logical changes for convenience, but they are not concerning. The story is complex, the 'red herrings' convincingly captivating, and the intrigue subtle. The acting is masterful and convincing, and the settings and scenery are realistic. You will not guess the ending. Like a good book you cannot put down, this is a movie that will hold your interest beyond its ending. Something to talk about.
