Movie #1422 "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017) has been done, yet again. For those of us who know the ending, the only interest we would have in seeing this is the extensive list of talent that was cast for this film --- but don't rush to the theatre for that reason, because I think Dame Judy Dench has about 5 lines....... If you are a Branagh fan, or Michelle Pfeiffer, both of those are used quite a bit, but as far as Branagh, it was very tough hearing/understanding him with his put- on accent, and somewhat mumbling style of talking that he evidently took on to play this character. When I read Christie's books, Kenneth Branagh was far from what I would picture as the great Hercule Poirot --- I always imagined him a bit on the weighty side (because he is either eating or thinking about eating throughout the books he is in) and loud talker with an ebullient personality. None of these were portrayed by Mr. Branagh. The film's style is a bit stilted, as if these great actors were told to pose for a photographer. One time, in particular, (but this one I appreciated) they were lined up to look like the last supper. Such a big train, and only these people were on it? hard to believe..... I knew the ending of the film, and I was looking for the few lines that set the big reveal up, but I missed it, so that doesn't say a lot for the film's set up. I can't say it wasn't fun to watch the film this time knowing the ending all the way through, but other than that and to check in on the few times the actors were used, I can't highly recommend it. It was okay, esp. if you haven't seen one of the many versions that have been made on this classic book. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS" 2017 PG-13
In this retelling of Agatha Christie's classic mystery, a train ride through Europe on the famed Orient Express becomes the setting for murder when an American passenger is slain -- and almost everyone on board is a suspect.
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