Murder on the Orient Express
2017, Crime/Drama, 1h 54m
295 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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. Read critic reviews
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Hercule Poirot
Edward Ratchett
Caroline Hubbard
Pilar Estravados
Gerhard Hardman
Princess Natalia Dragomiroff
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Critic Reviews for Murder on the Orient Express
All Critics (295) | Top Critics (67) | Fresh (178) | Rotten (117)
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The actors here try too hard to flesh out roles that are little more than stock types.
March 25, 2020 | Full Review… -
[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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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.
December 1, 2017 | Full Review… -
Every cast member is superb, and it's a gorgeous movie to look at. How much its flaws stand out depends entirely on how much you're willing to buy into its earnestness, which is as impossible to miss as Branagh's mustache.
November 21, 2017 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review… -
Murder on the Orient Express is nothing more than serviceable.
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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.
November 19, 2017 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Murder on the Orient Express
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Sep 03, 2020Murder on the Orient Express had all the ingredients for a modern ensemble classic but it struggles in the end. The key issue is the lack of characteristics and most are left with one dimensional roles. You can't say Kenneth Branagh is out of his element as the film-maker has made large ensemble films like Hamlet. The issue I felt was the tone and pacing of the film. The characters don't grab you and the murder mystery is secondary to the larger story. I've found Branagh's films have struggled with the jump to larger studio films. There are obviously length restrictions and keeping this film at such a short running time was a disservice to the novel. This had a large cast and the potential to dig into the novel a little better than the previous film adaptation. Sidney Lumet's version is still my preferred but I enjoyed the chance to see the film again with modern actors. The premise was a little underdeveloped and the twists came and went. There was potential here but sadly it didn't click with me. 04/09/2020Brendan O Super Reviewer
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Sep 18, 2018The 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.Jens S Super Reviewer
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Jun 13, 2018Held 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. 3/5Eugene B Super Reviewer
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Mar 07, 2018The 1974 adaptation of Christie's novel is flawed but at least it had Sydney Lumet as a director. Branagh can't juggle the massive ensemble or figure out how to effectively use the large budget at his disposal.Alec B Super Reviewer
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