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Stylish production and an all-star ensemble keep this Murder on the Orient Express from running off the rails, even if it never quite builds up to its classic predecessor's illustrious head of steam.
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There's something quaint and comforting about this film and its brand of old-fashioned storytelling, where coincidences are extremely likely, everyone somehow knows a countess, and a man puts honor above all else. Dec 1, 2017 | Full Review…
There's something quaint and comforting about this film and its brand of old-fashioned storytelling, where coincidences are extremely likely, everyone somehow knows a countess, and a man puts honor above all else.
April Wolfe
Branagh's retelling of the classic Agatha Christie tale is visually sumptuous yet otherwise inert, a series of what are essentially cameos by performers far too gifted to waste their time like this. Nov 19, 2017 | Full Review…
Branagh's retelling of the classic Agatha Christie tale is visually sumptuous yet otherwise inert, a series of what are essentially cameos by performers far too gifted to waste their time like this.
Christopher Orr
While Branagh's revised version retains the basic elements, the mistakes he makes are numerous. Nov 16, 2017 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
While Branagh's revised version retains the basic elements, the mistakes he makes are numerous.
Rex Reed
Contriving somehow both to dawdle and to rush, "Murder on the Orient Express" is handsome, undemanding, and almost wholly bereft of purpose. Nov 13, 2017 | Full Review…
Contriving somehow both to dawdle and to rush, "Murder on the Orient Express" is handsome, undemanding, and almost wholly bereft of purpose.
Anthony Lane
The picture simply goes on too long, and is far too in love with Branagh's performance. Nov 10, 2017 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
The picture simply goes on too long, and is far too in love with Branagh's performance.
Stephen Whitty
Still, Branagh clearly has fun with the eccentric nature of the Poirot character, whose gift of insight is a blessing when it comes to solving crimes but a curse in its effects on his daily existence. Nov 10, 2017 | Full Review…
Still, Branagh clearly has fun with the eccentric nature of the Poirot character, whose gift of insight is a blessing when it comes to solving crimes but a curse in its effects on his daily existence.
Brian Lowry
It's a very good movie with a great cast that is well directed. May 16, 2019 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Full Review…
It's a very good movie with a great cast that is well directed.
Kaitlyn Booth
Christie's clever mystery remains strong enough that those not familiar with the novel or the earlier film will be entertained and surprised. Apr 26, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Christie's clever mystery remains strong enough that those not familiar with the novel or the earlier film will be entertained and surprised.
Cate Marquis
May be too slick for people who are Agatha Christie purists, but may be too old-fashioned for people who have a more modern sensibility. Apr 24, 2019 | Full Review…
May be too slick for people who are Agatha Christie purists, but may be too old-fashioned for people who have a more modern sensibility.
Dan Murrell
Overall it's a decent adaptation, but I'm not sure if it's really all that necessary. I feel like the rich story would've been better served as a miniseries. Mar 1, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Overall it's a decent adaptation, but I'm not sure if it's really all that necessary. I feel like the rich story would've been better served as a miniseries.
Ruth Maramis
It's a strong effort that unfortunately lacks punch and seems unsure of exactly what it's supposed to be. Feb 21, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
It's a strong effort that unfortunately lacks punch and seems unsure of exactly what it's supposed to be.
Louise Burrell
Dull take on the classic story that feels boring and neverending. The great cast saves the day. [Full review in Spanish]. Feb 18, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Dull take on the classic story that feels boring and neverending. The great cast saves the day. [Full review in Spanish].
Federico Furzan
The beginning of the film is perfect, an exotic location, a neat little introduction to the character, the sequences conjures up images of the great adventures of Lawrence of Arabia or even Indy Jones. Then we are getting on the train. The cast is amazing, of course, so is the narrow setting of the train and cinematography. Once Poirot starts investigating, things flow rather perfectly too. What's missing is a major shock or twist, at least if you're somewhat familiar with the story. They did a little action sequence here or there, but in the end the result is entertaining but a bit underwhelming.
Super Reviewer
Held onto the rails by visually stunning direction, effective performance from Branagh and cast, Murder on the Orient Express provides a solid pay-off even if its second act will have you thinking of the destination and not the journey. 3/5
What's the attraction in Agatha Christie's fantastical revenge fantasy based on the real life story of the infamous kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby? Undoubtably it's the story's requirement for a large cast, thus enabling the stars to crawl out as if it were award season, all looking for the red carpet. This particular production, guided no doubt by the earlier ones, squeezes the full court press out of the thing and, in my humble opinion, is the best one to date. "They don't make 'em like they use to," goes the old complaint, and yet this work spits that view out the back window of a speeding luxury train. One for a rainy afternoon.
It's not great, but it isn't terrible. The amazing cast isn't enough to make this an amazing movie!
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