Nero Wolfe - The Complete Classic Whodunit Series
by Bill Duke
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Actor: Bill Smitrovich, Colin Fox, Maury Chaykin, Mimi Kuzyk, Timothy HuttonDirector: Bill Duke
Brand: A&E
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 1496 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-04-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Movie Reviews of Nero Wolfe - The Complete Classic Whodunit Series
Movie Review: Art deco chocolate mousse
Summary: 5 Stars
Did you enjoy David Suchet's Poirot, Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes and Joan Hickson's and Geraldine McEwan's Mrs Marple? Then you'll love America's answer in Nero Wolfe.
This is a classy, sassy piece of television entertainment. The roles of Wolfe and Goodwin were made for Chaykin and Hutton (who I seriously under-estimated as an actor before this role). This is period murder mystery par excellence and it deserved a much longer tenure, but sometimes not allowing a series to develop too long and degenerate is a good thing.
This series is an indulgence that demands multiple repeat viewings. The reason is firstly excellent story lines. But more importantly, and amazingly thrusting the plot into second place, is the clever and witty script and the brilliant repartee between the characters. You'll want to watch it over and over just to enjoy the subtle elements. The sets give an exquisite feel that reminds me of the beginning of Bogard's The Big Sleep. The rotation of the guest roles amongst a small stable of excellent actors adds to the opulence. And the side show with the ever suffering cook, Fritz, is an ongoing delight.
This is the sort of series to be enjoyed on a lazy Sunday afternoon, cold and wet, you ensconsed in reclining armchair, fleecy robe and slippers, hot chocolate at hand with a rich licquer at the ready. This is not for you rev heads looking for the fast track Ferrari experience. This is an indulgent country drive in a Daimler or Jaguar meant to be savoured like a five course meal rather than a fast food experience.
If you've ever enjoyed attending a successful stage production, if you've ever enjoyed reading a well written book, this is television's equivalent. This is intelligent television and easily a five star viewing.Nero Wolfe - The Complete Classic Whodunit Series
Summary of Nero Wolfe - The Complete Classic Whodunit Series
Twenty episodes from the A&E series NERO WOLFE are collected on this release. Nero Wolfe (Maury Chaykin) and Archie Goodwin (Timothy Hutton) are a crime-fighting team whose methods differ wildly. But when they are together Wolfe and Goodwin always get results with the dynamic duo bringing a variety of miscreants to justice.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSICS Rating: NR UPC: 733961748260 Manufacturer No: AAE-74826Drama DVD Video
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