Murder on the Orient Express

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susie 10/17/2024 Loved it! Great movie, it's entertaining! See more Chloe W @RT35793101 6d I am quite saddened by the reviews for this movie. To me it was filled with amazing actors, incredible emotional performances, and a very real and human Poirot. What people considered flat lines and a boring plot was truly quite funny without being cheesy. The plot is also meant to escalate and so it is fine to me if there are scenes with very little happening and only focusing on certain aspects to build suspense. I love Kenneth’s adaptations personally and think one should give it a try before letting readers or the original preferences to sway you from watching. See more Chris S @Janomi Aug 10 Murder on the Orient Express is good because Kenneth Branagh gives Poirot intelligence, ego, precision, and a strong sense of moral order. He makes the detective theatrical without turning him into a joke, and he gives the mystery more emotional investment than expected. The cast is stacked, which gives the train full of suspects immediate appeal. Michelle Pfeiffer brings elegance and hidden pain, while Judi Dench, Willem Dafoe, Daisy Ridley, Josh Gad, and the rest of the ensemble make even smaller roles feel important. The production design is one of the movie’s biggest strengths. The train, costumes, snowy landscapes, and period detail create an elegant, old-fashioned mystery atmosphere. The solution works because it becomes a moral dilemma about justice and legality, not just a question of guilt. The movie is polished and well acted, even if it feels a little too controlled at times. See more Deron B @DapigeonOne Aug 10 An intriguing watch. Good performances, nothing spectacular but an enjoyable watch nonetheless with a few surprises along the way. See more Richard S @1930Flyer Aug 4 Excellent cinematography and acting. Good story too. See more Anuja M @PureAngela Jul 28 A Star Studded Mystery Done Right Murder on the Orient Express is stylish and entertaining adaptation that succeeds through its strong ensemble cast, atmospheric setting and clever mystery. The film builds suspense gradually as Poirot questions each suspect, creating a fascinating web of secrets and motives. Its deliberate pacing may feel slow to modern audiences but the payoff is rewarding. A sophisticated classic that proves a great mystery doesn't need constant action to hold your attention. See more Read all reviews

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