Review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) by Sheila R — 03 May 2007

I am a major Agatha fan and this is one of my favourite movies based on her 80+ books.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) was written by Sheila R on 03 May 2007.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received positive reviews.

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By André D (1,970) on 12 Mar 2016

A classic murder mystery film that holds up pretty well (though some may be disappointed by the lack of thrills)…

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By Jonathan C (946) on 30 Apr 2016

Very strong cast and a surprising Poirot from Albert Finney. Good story but not as much action or scenery as I'd have liked from a train film…

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By Joseph D (526) on 22 Apr 2018

In Mord im Orient-Express aus dem Jahr 1974 von Sidney Lumet, geht es um eine Zugfahrt auf der ein Mord geschieht und der belgische Privatdetektiv…

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By Delysid D (566) on 17 Nov 2017

Old school murder mystery on a train with a sneaky french detective solving the shit out of it…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 18 Jun 2017

Sidney Lumet's assured directing and the star-filled cast over come this Agatha Christie adaptation's overall slightness…

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By Jon C (1,457) on 09 Nov 2017

Based on the popular story by Agatha Christie 'Murder on the Orient Express' takes place in the 1930's with several passengers aboard a train…

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By Andrea Beach (97) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 07 Nov 2017

Wonderfully glamorous, classic whodunit still entertains…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 19 Nov 2017

The story manages to stay on track throughout the entire movie…

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By Joe A (721) on 15 Nov 2017

A Classic. Great stars and terrific acting from the who's who of film. Beautiful set and perfect costumes. This movie is a gem…

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By Dave G (601) on 19 Feb 2018

A great Agatha Christie story but this version looks a little dated now…

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