Murder on the Orient Express

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Murder on the Orient Express

PG-13

2017

1h 54m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.

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Critics Consensus

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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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

03/25/2020

The actors here try too hard to flesh out roles that are little more than stock types.

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Jonathan Romney

Film Comment Magazine

03/08/2018

[Kenneth Branagh] doesn't bring much new to the basic conception-a bunch of famous actors play eccentrics cooped up on a train, with secrets to be unearthed. But he does embellish the template with glossy extras.

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April Wolfe

Village Voice

12/01/2017

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.

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

08/04/2024

2/5

The movie tries every trick up its sleeve to divert the audiences’ attention from what is really important and intriguing here: the mystery behind the murder of Mr. Ratchett.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

05/11/2024

Without Poirot spoon-feeding the audience, no viewer would deduce the backstory motivation: a fictionalization of the kidnapping and murder of twenty-month-old Charles Lindbergh Jr.

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

09/16/2023

In the final count, Murder on the Orient Express is lavish spectacle — not meaningless, so much as shallow.

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susie

10/17/2024

Loved it! Great movie, it's entertaining!

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Richard S

@1930Flyer 5d

Excellent cinematography and acting. Good story too.

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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.

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Ansh AJ

@RT85621263 Jul 18

"Murder on the Orient Express" is an absolute delight that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With its stellar ensemble cast, breathtaking visuals, and a captivating plot, this mystery masterpiece delivers an immersive and thrilling cinematic experience.

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Thyaagu C

@Thyaagu Jun 14

2.75 ⭐️ The investigation never pulled me in. No tension, no excitement, no "what’s next?" energy. But the art department? The visuals? Uhhh… every frame looked expensive, elegant, and meticulously crafted. A stunning picture to look at, but not a particularly good movie.

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David W

@RT14833922 May 11

Kenneth Branagh cannot deliver the humor of Peirot. Same with the entire cast, as some really great lines fall flat. Kenneth Branagh is not a good director. With Ridley Scott involved too often the scenes are too dark. The ending could have been on the dock of the boat, Instead, another needless scene is added.

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Synopsis

A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Producer: Mark Gordon, Simon Kinberg, Judy Hofflund, Michael Schaefer, Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Michael Green
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, The Mark Gordon Company, Kinberg Genre
Rating: PG-13 (Violence and Thematic Elements)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.5M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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