Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile requires plenty of patience – but it’s worth it. Here’s the thing, there is clearly a lot of tender, love, and care for the source material here. Afterall, our director, Branagh, is also portraying the main sleuth, Hercule. The script gives plenty of nuance to the character and Branagh does a remarkable job of making him feel special. This is the Hercule Poirot show through and through. Where does that leave the rest of the stacked cast of characters? In a bit of a mixed bag, frankly. Everyone is just fine in their roles (although Gadot and Hammer’s chemistry is questionable). The actors aren’t necessarily the problem, as the film takes its sweet time to get to the “juicy stuff.” You know, the whole murder mystery part – the reason we are watching! But, when it gets around, it delivers. There’s some effective intrigue and the final act stands as a captivating unravelling. The locations on display are also very lush, as are the costume designs and music choices. Old-fashioned? Sure. But there’s also some sharp (if not silly) humour mixed into it all. The plot will be tedious for some, but the divine backdrops should help keep you entertained. In the end, Death on the Nile stands as a “whodunnit” with heart.