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Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

2017
Drama, Crime
1h 54m
A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man's race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. (imdb)

Directed by:

Kenneth Branagh

Screenwriter:

Agatha Christie, Michael Green

Starring:

Willem Dafoe, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Johnny Depp, Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, Josh Gad, Daisy Ridley, Tom Bateman, Leslie Odom Jr.

Franchise:

Hercule Poirot

Genres:

Drama, Crime, Mystery

Countries:

Malta, USA

Languages:

English, French, German, Arabic
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Murder on the Orient Express

2017
Drama, Crime
1h 54m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 21 Nov 2017
70
53rd
This is the perfect take grandma to the movies movie to butter her up to get into that will.
Rated 21 Nov 2017
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 02 Aug 2018
78
66th
Agatha Christie, queen of the whodunit, this is yet another adaptation of her most recognizable story featuring her most recognizable character. It's a fun movie and I really felt like Branagh had a lot of love to put into it, the direction and his performance as Poirot are pretty solid. For all the enjoyment that can be found here, there's no ah-ha moment for the audience when the mystery ends with a hilariously contrived and simply unrealistic reveal at the end. Good, but not great.
Rated 02 Aug 2018
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 10 Nov 2017
4
34th
It's like The Polar Express for 75 year old Agatha Christie fans.
Rated 10 Nov 2017
paxtonPaxton
Rated 29 Nov 2017
69
60th
Try as I might, I can't think of a single good reason that anyone would ever want to adapt a prequel to Snowpiercer.
Rated 29 Nov 2017
guy-piranhaguy piranha
Rated 26 Feb 2018
60
40th
circle jerk on the cg-train. i wanna acknowledge daisy ridley outside of star whores, but i fear she might be deepfaked. someone took henry cavill's moustache and pasted it onto kenneth branagh. twice.
Rated 26 Feb 2018
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 19 Feb 2018
40
32nd
The story was not as compelling as I'm sure the writer thought it would be. Too many talking heads also. The eccentric detective with the ridiculous mustache was not always entertaining. The deductions are spoon fed in a way that destroys much of the intrigue. It starts out good but the fun fizzles out by the ending.
Rated 19 Feb 2018
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 28 Nov 2017
64
19th
Mustache - the movie.
Rated 28 Nov 2017
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 27 Nov 2017
77
49th
The twist ending is so unique, inspired & devastating to the hero, it's easy to see why this is considered one of the greatest mystery tales of all time. And although Branagh makes sure to squeeze all the drama from the conclusion & makes the opening scenes introducing all the players (& the popular actors playing them) a great deal of fun, the middle grinds to a halt. Perhaps this many interrogations & reams of hard-to-remember background details on each suspect is best digested in book form.
Rated 27 Nov 2017
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 19 Nov 2017
6
46th
hey! it's quick, easy, unassuming. they use cgi sunsets and cityscapes-- that kinda thing. branagh is okay. some of the co-stars shine, defoe, ridley. your aunt will love it.
Rated 19 Nov 2017
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 15 Nov 2017
40
33rd
The greatest difference with the book is you can not really guess who the killer is in the movie, you are kept more in the dark with fewer details until the final reveal so that the end can have a greater impact. I guess it works better for a movie audience but ultimately you can't help feeling cheated. Gotta say, I enjoyed the Branagh brand of detective work tho.
Rated 15 Nov 2017
obdurateObdurate
Rated 12 Nov 2017
70
41st
I think it was fine, just like the Lumet one. The Lumet one had better direction but this was entertaining enough. It's a good little murder mystery, a fun ride, but then after it's over there's really no reason to watch it again. Decent performances all around, nothing really stands out. But ultimately it's just one of those movies I give a 70 because it entertained to the point that I wasn't really bored, nor was I fully invested.
Rated 12 Nov 2017
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 20 Mar 2018
5
73rd
a murder is revealed to be a healing balm, a catalyst for masks to fall and humanity to emerge, and so poirot, nursing his own fractured soul, must re-examine his rigid moral code. it's a film about moral simplicity--how it's our nature to desire it, and the world's to deny it--so it's fitting that hidden within its light confection is a rich, conflicted centre. none of it would work without branagh's powerful performance: he manages to sell both absolute conviction and the dissolution thereof.
Rated 20 Mar 2018
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 07 Dec 2017
30
21st
I love mysteries that reveal all the important information only after the investigator figures them out because they'd make no sense unless they were a surprise revelation about something that happened in a completely different murder case that's never brought up until half way through the mystery. Fucking classic.
Rated 07 Dec 2017
corbadCorbad
Rated 02 Dec 2017
70
53rd
A legendary whodunit slickly and colourfully told, though its attempts at philosophizing or really establishing Kenneth Branagh's Poirot as freshly iconic fall a little short.
Rated 02 Dec 2017
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 26 Nov 2017
55
49th
Passes the time.
Rated 26 Nov 2017
kasperlKasperL
Rated 20 Nov 2017
40
19th
The ending is as ridiculous as Branagh's moustache.
Rated 20 Nov 2017
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 15 Nov 2017
80
83rd
Delivers in a way the Lumet one utterly fails at. Branagh is always a delight, and the rest of the cast works well together. No one is chewing on the scenery, which is perhaps why people are panning this. People want ACTING!!!1!!!1!! when nuance and subtlety are often a much more suitable fare.
Rated 15 Nov 2017
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 03 Jun 2018
60
26th
I like old-school murder-mysteries, but there isn't much charm here, or anything exceptional or apart-setting (yes, I know I can't say that, but I did). Except for CGI, which detracts. And Poirot's mustache, but I prefer David Suchet's.
Rated 03 Jun 2018
yiannosYiannos
Rated 23 Apr 2018
48
19th
Branagh's penchant for fidelity served him well in Hamlet and Cinderella, but this story isn't a classic in the same sense and required a more unorthordox treatment to really captivate. He does nothing to build on previous interpretations and simply wastes a talented cast in a handsomely mounted film that's all dressed up with nowhere to go.The mystery contains zero intrigue and even less suspense, and Branagh's comical moustache makes this viewer wish he had the stones to play it as farce.
Rated 23 Apr 2018
bofbof
Rated 25 Mar 2018
62
45th
Branagh's re-enactment feels exactly like one. He spends a lot of work and CGI to recreate the look, but mostly fails to make it come alive; a lot of good actors are stuck ticking plot boxes in rather interchangeable mustaches and period dresses. The finale is effective, though.
Rated 25 Mar 2018
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 18 Mar 2018
66
51st
Its very pretty and everyone does a job well done, but it still feels dated and never really pulled me into the mystery.
Rated 18 Mar 2018
ytadelYtadel
Rated 17 Mar 2018
5
57th
Has a nice lush colorful look to it and overall strong performances and is pacey and watchable, though I found the way the main mystery linked more into all these unseen events and connections between passengers in the past than proper detective work on the train a bit unsatisfying.
Rated 17 Mar 2018
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 15 Feb 2018
48
17th
A star-filled period-set thriller that is probably less involving than the making of this movie.
Rated 15 Feb 2018
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 14 Feb 2018
21
1st
Tries to be profound character-driven drama, silly comedy, cheesy melodrama and mystery thriller all at once. With embarassing results. And that's not just due to the terrible ADR. Or Kenneth Branaghs stupid accent. Or the way this is put together and directed in general. Or the score, which sounds like it's from some random database for royalty free music and hasn't been used before, only because most stuff like that is a lot better than this. Weak script. Worse film. KB seems like a douche.
Rated 14 Feb 2018
td888td888
Rated 12 Feb 2018
50
41st
I just realized that all the actors in this film are exactly what they are. Actors. There is no immersion with their characters, I just see their actor faces. The exception is Johnny Depp, I only realized afterwards it was him. It's not the first time he's done that to me and it shows why he's so good in his profession.
Rated 12 Feb 2018
90scoffee90sCoffee
Rated 11 Feb 2018
65
18th
Distastefully adapted. David Suchet is to date still the only good or even adequate Poirot. Kenneth Branagh is awful and full of himself here. Brannagh conflates Poirot with Sherlock Holmes, there are no subtleties here. You can't just go running and chasing and screaming at witnesses.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 10 Feb 2018
6
41st
Murder on the Orient Express is an incredibly silly and melodramatic spin on the well known source material. I admire Kenneth Brannagh as both an actor and a director but here I feel his efforts either side of camera are incredibly over the top. The cast is almost too good for its own good as the performances never reach the heights of how good the cast looks on paper. Nobody in particular excelled or stood out. There is fun to be had but overall I had high expectations for what is very average.
Rated 10 Feb 2018
ernestinaErnestina
Rated 07 Feb 2018
17
25th
Ah, is that all that Depp is worth now, after all those allegations-spending a movie as a dead body... Aside from that, I haven't read the novel, nor have I seen other adaptations, so my dislike towards the movie is not from a disappointment it did not live to a certain potential. However, I am a huge fan of the genres and the movie felt bland, boring and predicable. Kenneth Branagh felt obnoxious and full of himself and overall I didn't feel invested. Tons of feelings, all of disappointment.
Rated 07 Feb 2018
nuskaroNuskaro
Rated 11 Jan 2018
69
52nd
If you watched Sherlock Holmes (2009), which is hard not to compare with, this one is less dramatic, less dark, less intense, less polished, and a bit less fluent. Do depending on your mood it can be better or worse. The strong point of the movie is that it's easy to watch, enjoyable, without being a stupid show movie. The weak point is that I won't watch it again or remember it much.
Rated 11 Jan 2018
darrenDarren
Rated 26 Dec 2017
65
36th
ehhh it's cute. Can't wait for my grandmother to see it.
Rated 26 Dec 2017
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 20 Dec 2017
73
59th
One of the few films in recent memory where, after a time, I stopped looking for "filmy" things like editing and composition and design and just enjoyed the classic story where it took me. That is a unique kind of success.
Rated 20 Dec 2017
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 18 Dec 2017
47
48th
worth a watch
Rated 18 Dec 2017
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 12 Dec 2017
60
49th
Going into this knowing the killer makes it a bit difficult to judge wether or not the mystery works, but the movie's commitment to oldschool whodunnit doesn't really hold up these days. Still, it's a cosy and good looking trip in good company.
Rated 12 Dec 2017
filliganFilligan
Rated 29 Nov 2017
86
63rd
People calling this film ordinary should probably reassess how they feel about the text. Other people complaining about this being a useless remake ought to listen to me now: I have neither read nor seen any version of Murder on the Orient Express. I came into this with no expectations. I loved it. Branagh's direction is in perfect step with the tone of the story, his performance is kinda brilliant, and the production is beautiful. I'm the valid reason why not all remakes should be shrugged off.
Rated 29 Nov 2017
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 27 Nov 2017
90
90th
*sigh* I loved it. It was really a lot of fun. Branagh is a fantastic director, whose cinematography absolutely shines. His acting isn't bad at all and he fills out an amazing cast of characters with some great talent. It's not the movie that's going to make you think or win an Oscar, but it's a blast and quite interesting as a mystery.
Rated 27 Nov 2017
esmerodoEsmerodo
Rated 26 Nov 2017
85
84th
Superior to its 1974 predecessor in many ways. Try not to be awestruck by the cinematography of the train going past the snow covered mountains. Michelle Pfeiffer as the matriarch and Kenneth Branagh's change of heart move you in spite of yourself. Great unexpected moments of drama such as when Colonel Arbuthnot's character tries to shoot Poirot. Don't believe the critics on this one. Yes, Poirot's moustache is absurd but you soon forget that moustache & get absorbed in the plot.
Rated 26 Nov 2017
schnofelschnofel
Rated 22 Nov 2017
79
89th
An expert example of how to transform a middling text into something quite emotional through sheer conviction. It's as if Poirot fights for civilization on his own. I really enjoyed it.
Rated 22 Nov 2017
lightning17Lightning17
Rated 22 Nov 2017
80
89th
Gorgeous production and fantastic performances make Murder on the Orient Express feel like a classic piece of filmmaking rather than catering to the modern viewer, mixing a little adventure in with the mystery along the way, but sticking to its source material with style.
Rated 22 Nov 2017
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 22 Nov 2017
52
31st
I for one don't care how big you mustache is, sir
Rated 22 Nov 2017
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 20 Nov 2017
60
10th
Viewed November 19, 2017. There's never a real sense of intrigue; the mystery is solved with a shrug. I think it's cool that someone handed over money to make an unambitious, middlebrow movie like this - I'd rather watch it over any Marvel movie - but it could have been stronger, for the sake of people who like middlebrow movies.
Rated 20 Nov 2017
icarusIcarus
Rated 15 Nov 2017
50
14th
Disappointing. Great actors, great settings and set design in the train, but a misguided conclusion and a general lack of flow in the writing and editing make for an experience that is neither meaningful (which it wants to be) nor uproariously funny (which it could be). I was especially troubled by the logic behind Poirot's decision, which struck me as ignoring important realities about justice in the face of feelings--it doesn't play as merciful, but as resigned.
Rated 15 Nov 2017
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 14 Nov 2017
70
42nd
A cast that I was very excited to see work together, did so... adequately. That's not to say that I was disappointed, the performances just didn't jump off the screen at me, and that, to be honest, is the movie in a nutshell. It's totally fine. But it likely won't blow anybody away. The one exception I suppose is Josh Gad, who is better here than I have ever seen him. Branagh's direction is capable, with the odd gem sprinkled about. This is fun and will entertain, if only for a single viewing.
Rated 14 Nov 2017
jlfmJLFM
Rated 10 Nov 2017
53
22nd
Decent Sunday afternoon fare for when you're half asleep, but a largely tepid and unremarkable adaption. The cast does their thing, and they're mostly good at it. Patrick Doyle's score for the last twenty minutes of the film is perfection and deserves a better movie (although it's so beautifully suited for the picture's needs that it makes you feel, just for a second, as if you are, in fact, watching a far greater film).
Rated 10 Nov 2017
mandymandy
Rated 07 Nov 2017
5
18th
Too much Kenneth Branagh pontificating and not enough suspense and glamour, for me. But spot on if you like a fine cast , good production and predictability.
Rated 07 Nov 2017
bentienbentien
Rated 20 Feb 2022
53
35th
Stylish but also quite dull at times.
Rated 20 Feb 2022
maartenmaarten
Rated 11 Jan 2021
33
20th
The only two things that really are worth the effort of making it through the whole film are the well-constructed story and the beautiful art-deco train. Branagh is an unconvincing Poirot at best, the film is too americanised (choosing action over intelligent details) and the all-star cast just seems not to be fully engaged. Pity.
Rated 11 Jan 2021
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 20 Oct 2020
65
39th
The presentation is nice but it was going to struggle to measure up to David Suchet. Especially with Branagh's acting matching his mustache. The cast are quite varied in their performance, which is a shame given the talent.
Rated 20 Oct 2020
nargNarg
Rated 10 Sep 2019
38
21st
All the dialogue about race and sin was straight up ham-fisted. This is one of those times you should just read the book instead.
Rated 10 Sep 2019
rossRoss
Rated 30 Jan 2019
60
57th
A lesser version of Poirot. Branagh is not very good in the role, and there are some silly action scenes designed to keep the audience awake. Still, I enjoyed it.
Rated 30 Jan 2019
dresd_r_e_s_
Rated 03 Jan 2019
2
31st
Without having watched any of the previous ones, I some how feel like this was an attempt to spin the outcome to something "different". Branagh is solid, both his directing and depiction of Poirot. Sadly the mystery never gets interesting despite fine performances from the entire cast. *Okay
Rated 03 Jan 2019
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 15 Sep 2018
50
24th
A butchered Agatha Christie lies somewhere in between the unconvincing time setting, cringy humour and unbelievably badly-written dialogue. The ensemble cast is fascinating on paper but none of them give any notable performances, and, even though the 1974 film is there to be used as a template for juggling all these characters with gravitas, somehow this important factor completely eludes Branagh, resulting in a haphazard, average crime flick despite the classic source material. That reveal tho!
Rated 15 Sep 2018
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 16 Jul 2018
64
31st
I liked the ending, but the plot development is too rushed and sudden to become really engaged. Instead it feels like you are watching a film unfold, which is of course exactly what happens. Good attempt and certainly passes the time, but it will not feature on any 'must watch' lists or anything like that.
Rated 16 Jul 2018
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 12 Jul 2018
76
43rd
I enjoyed the diverse cast who all inhabit their roles with gusto, and the crisp, detailed setting... substantially more than I enjoyed the corny whodunnit story with its unforeseeable twists. I can only assume Christie's version worked a lot better on paper and they did a horrible job of adapting it. Very much style over substance, not what I expected to be writing about Branagh.
Rated 12 Jul 2018
mike365365mike365365
Rated 11 Jul 2018
68
57th
Pleasant.
Rated 11 Jul 2018
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 08 Jul 2018
63
50th
I had been told, nay, warned about the absurdity of the mustache, but I did not believe it. But it is true. All true. Also, there's a murder plot, which was okay and, I'll admit, actually quite touching when everything was revealed.
Rated 08 Jul 2018
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 12 May 2018
65
30th
WHAT A LAME ENDING. Seriously I had to watch the whole movie to get to such a weak ending? Come on. So many great names.. Could have been so much better.. So much for Johnny Depp's comeback.
Rated 12 May 2018
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 05 May 2018
60
52nd
Entertainment: 4.5. Spirituality: 1. Sustainability: .5
Rated 05 May 2018
bktanbktan
Rated 01 May 2018
70
51st
Well-made, especially the period scenes, but a little too sterile.
Rated 01 May 2018
philamentalphilamental
Rated 01 May 2018
59
33rd
Upon a second watch this played a little better for me, maybe due to much lowered expectations. It's entertaining enough to a point and often very good looking and stylishly shot. A great cast though few performances really stand out as anything special, but that wouldn't matter if the murder mystery was done well. Unfortunately it's only 'ok' at best and the killer reveal came across as one a writer would come up with when they had run out of ideas, rather than deliciously clever.
Rated 01 May 2018
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 30 Apr 2018
51
18th
A great cast with nothing to do.
Rated 30 Apr 2018
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 23 Apr 2018
60
58th
ger; [mord im orient express; Murder on the Orient Express]; auf einer zugfahrt geschieht ein mord und ein detektiv will den fall aufklären - doch es zeigen sich erstaunlich viele parallelen zu einem früheren fall.;
Rated 23 Apr 2018
kfolkfol
Rated 22 Apr 2018
45
31st
Forgettable when compared to the original. Wonderful scenery and visuals. Keeps a slow, steady pace throughout. Acting good, found the supporting characters enjoyable.
Rated 22 Apr 2018
moopermooper
Rated 19 Apr 2018
50
21st
Terribly boring.
Rated 19 Apr 2018
beer94Beer94
Rated 28 Mar 2018
57
29th
I understand it's an adaptation but I feel that this could have maybe been executed a little better. It was hard to keep track of all of the characters and their respective screen times and backstories are rather thinly spread. After a slowish start, the film doesn't really get going until the murder and even then it's all a bit chaotic and confusing. Both this and The Girl on the Train have disappointed me, so not holding out much hope for train-related films. Wasn't a fan.
Rated 28 Mar 2018
naurunauru
Rated 27 Mar 2018
40
33rd
The scenery is beautiful, and this made the first 20 minutes really promising. But once we're on the train, the story just grinds to a slow crawl, and I lost interest.
Rated 27 Mar 2018
jj1986JJ1986
Rated 26 Mar 2018
40
13th
Adds some pretty exterior shots, but every other change is a detriment. Outside of Branagh, Depp and Pfeiffer, the cast doesn't do that much.
Rated 26 Mar 2018
damildamil
Rated 26 Mar 2018
60
43rd
I would say it was good. It was really well made, with beautiful cinematography. Kenneth Branagh was a good Poirot, too, and I'm happy to see him again in future movies. The rest of the cast were good as well, but since there were so many of them, it was hard for any to shine. Though Michelle Pfeiffer was pretty excellent, as usual. So yeah, decent movie, but a little dry for my taste.
Rated 26 Mar 2018
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 21 Mar 2018
45
20th
Eu já nem era tão fã assim da versão do Lumet, as musiquinhas e inserções melodramática tampouco ajudam aqui. No cinema.
Rated 21 Mar 2018
rittehRitteh
Rated 15 Mar 2018
70
62nd
I feared I would not like this movie from the reviews. However, the beautiful scenery, haunting soundtrack, and star-studded cast was able to carry the story in a well balanced manner. It's not going to win any awards - but it was enjoyable. A classic murder mystery that is worth the rental, especially if you haven't read the book or seen other adaptations.
Rated 15 Mar 2018
zanginZangin
Rated 11 Mar 2018
70
61st
Excellently stylish, classic story, and a great cast. It's a perfectly fine and enjoyable film.
Rated 11 Mar 2018
ikkegoemikkeikkegoemikke
Rated 06 Mar 2018
62
58th
A film adaptation of a classic that won't become a classic More reviews here : http://movie-freak.be [Full review]
Rated 06 Mar 2018
punqPUNQ
Rated 04 Mar 2018
50
77th
So much glamor and so little substance delivered for one of Agatha Christie's most beloved tales. It's like all the focus was on the glitter and not the characters. Empty characterizations from a star-powered cast rushing through their scenes. Still I love the world of Christie and I'm all for other's attempting a Poirot than David Suchet, and I felt Kenneth Branagh was a good one.
Rated 04 Mar 2018
kleaklea
Rated 19 Feb 2018
35
27th
Mysteries should have foreshadowing
Rated 19 Feb 2018
vassagoVassago
Rated 15 Feb 2018
64
44th
First 40 minutes is crap, gets better afterwards..
Rated 15 Feb 2018
lethiaslethias
Rated 13 Feb 2018
71
20th
I don't think much of this movie as I think it is primarily targeted at teenagers. Characters are way overplayed and you sure as hell cannot feel any tension. But who can resist Orient Express, choo choo!
Rated 13 Feb 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 12 Feb 2018
58
17th
Perfunctory low-key thriller at least has the draw of a spectacular cast, though unlike the 70s version, this collection of stars is given little to do, thanks to Branagh's overly fussy directorial style and performance; both are so hyper stylised they threaten to block everyone else out. If you already know how it ends, this overlong adaptation brings very little new to the table, though Pfeiffer's haunting rendition of the theme ('Never Forget') is worth sticking around to the end credits for.
Rated 12 Feb 2018
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 11 Feb 2018
64
51st
Branagh's Murder on the Orient Express boasts a great production, stylised cinematography, and an impressive cast that deliver good performances. Unfortunately it just doesn't leave an impact...essentially a popcorn film for people tired of superhero flicks. I also found the characters to be utterly unsympathetic, following the logic of mob rule.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 28 Jan 2018
83
58th
A grand spectacle with an incredible cast. A well crafted mystery with some fine performances from a veteran cast that keeps things moving. At times it does slow to a crawl but thanks to the incredible performances from Branagh, Gad, Ridley and a smaller performance from Depp the film kept on the tracks (even if the fictional train did not). A solid mystery, perhaps the only thing was it really carries no need for a repeat viewing to try and further understand the complexity of why it happened.
Rated 28 Jan 2018
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 25 Jan 2018
60
62nd
Still, let's not lose sight of what Murder on the Orient Express does offer--a content-light mystery that feels true to the more genteel time it was written. Yes, murder forms the foundation of this story. But given that bloody premise, we see very little blood, hear only a smidgen of bad language, sense just hints of sexuality. Lose the dead body, and we might be looking at a PG film.
Rated 25 Jan 2018
mspraguemsprague
Rated 25 Jan 2018
66
51st
A super cast, entertaining.
Rated 25 Jan 2018
exirelExirel
Rated 06 Jan 2018
5
39th
That was fine. Not original, which is understandable. Some camera shot/angle are interesting, but none of the actor can really shine or do something meaningful. It was OK.
Rated 06 Jan 2018
hotsakehotsake
Rated 29 Dec 2017
65
63rd
Well made with good performances but there's nothing different or new about this version of the story. If you've read the book or seen any earlier version you know exactly what you're going to get and the acting and visuals aren't enough to distract you from that fact.
Rated 29 Dec 2017
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 17 Dec 2017
6
60th
Nothing new, the story follows the book closely and ends up being the same as every other screen adaptation of the Orient Express murder before this one. It makes you realize the power good actors, strong directing, and good cinematography can have on a movie as I didn't regret watching it despite knowing the whole plot in advance. Good for a blockbuster, hoping to see more of Hercule Poirot's cases being made into movies by Kenneth Branagh in the future.
Rated 17 Dec 2017
ippeiIppei
Rated 11 Dec 2017
55
20th
I may be one of the few people who didn't know the story before I saw this and I'm not quite sure I'm any wiser. The films biggest pull is its production, a lot of the film looks great, and the amazing ensemble cast, none of whom get all that much to do. The inevitable problem is juggling all these characters and an implausible plot, and where you might want to see an entertaining murder mystery, I felt like it was a bit of mess in the end.
Rated 11 Dec 2017
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 08 Dec 2017
75
37th
A little overdone but mostly fine.
Rated 08 Dec 2017
forehead1forehead1
Rated 04 Dec 2017
50
48th
Having never read the book nor seen the original, I went into this blind but found it to be pretty much what I was expecting. The plot is typical old-skool Christie, but feels rushed over the two hours in a way I'm sure the novel is not. Branagh's Poirot exudes character; the rest of the cast are surprisingly forgettable. Add to that so-so direction (with some iffy CGI) and it's decent enough fodder for a lazy Sunday evening: I doubt I'll ever choose to sit through it again though.
Rated 04 Dec 2017
lenaclena_c
Rated 28 Nov 2017
2
17th
Beautiful sceneri and oh a lot of known faces... Just not enough. Branagh did a convincing job but I missed the nerve - the excitement - the intensity of the whole Hercule Poirot universe and brilliance. Bored most of the film. *Okay
Rated 28 Nov 2017
tavingtonTavington
Rated 27 Nov 2017
4
88th
Haven't seen the original but I am quite happy with this one. Kenneth Branagh is great as director and as actor.
Rated 27 Nov 2017
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 26 Nov 2017
85
86th
Absolutely beautiful cinematography, with Manu excellent acting performances as well (particularly Pfeiffer's). This film also understands the nature of grief and grey morality far better than the 1974 version (which is still excellent).
Rated 26 Nov 2017
miketownMikeTown
Rated 25 Nov 2017
60
41st
I liked it. Could have been longer.
Rated 25 Nov 2017
kryptkrypt
Rated 23 Nov 2017
73
41st
I think almost everything about this, taken individually, is not good, and yet I kind of love the whole thing.
Rated 23 Nov 2017
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 23 Nov 2017
62
58th
A gorgeous vanity project that runs out of steam halfway through, but still a very beautiful and delicious ride. Branagh directs himself in the same overblown and overdone fashion as with Hamlet. Which is, in my opinion, something to cherish.
Rated 23 Nov 2017
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 19 Nov 2017
62
15th
A faithful recreation of classic Hollywood style. It doesn't bother with any kind of novelty--save a few inspired camera shots which hearken back to Branagh's far more dynamic Hamlet adaptation--and it's basically the embodiment of safe movie remakes. The ensemble cast is disastrously wasted, but because it's in service of Branagh's charming and deliciously hammy performance (by and large the movie's single greatest asset), it's easily forgiven. Overall, it's a perfectly fine background movie.
Rated 19 Nov 2017
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 18 Nov 2017
84
54th
A very rough start hurts the movie's chance, but by the time the murder is in full swing and the train is at a full stop, the movie pulls in the viewer. Story is fantastic including all the twist and clues thrown at the viewer. Everyone's acting is good, I expected better but maybe I just assumed people would be going for the Oscars with this movie. The shots are beautiful, although hurt by mediocre CGI
Rated 18 Nov 2017
ephedrinephedrin
Rated 17 Nov 2017
50
43rd
Perfect cast, ordinary movie.
Rated 17 Nov 2017
thorn969thorn969
Rated 17 Nov 2017
61
61st
Far better than I expected from the reviews... The wonderful cast was probably underutilized and the movie dragged a bit in parts and may not have been the best retelling of the story, but it was decent.
Rated 17 Nov 2017
mindvrmindvr
Rated 15 Nov 2017
60
47th
Not a bright plot, understandably, but nice costumes, accents and overall picture.
Rated 15 Nov 2017
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 13 Nov 2017
75
65th
Completely fine adaptation, though as someone who wasn't familiar with the story I was actually a bit disappointed when the truth was revealed.
Rated 13 Nov 2017
martrynmartryn
Rated 18 Nov 2024
64
35th
Probably shouldn't have watched this so soon after reading the book. Fantastic murder mystery. A pretty poor adaptation. I enjoyed some of the characters, but others just seemed off. And they introduced an unnecessary amount of action into a Hercule Poirot story. Not a bad afternoon film to watch, but nothing I'm excited about.
Rated 18 Nov 2024
rotaciravrotacirav
Rated 27 Aug 2024
50
47th
most impressively fake looking film I’ve seen (yes, film them from above!)
Rated 27 Aug 2024

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