Review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) by Ben B — 28 Jul 2014
Slow-paced but highlighted by an intelligent mystery and suspense in the moment, 'Murder on the Orient Express' displays Agatha Christie's ability to construct great stories and Sidney Lumet's ability to bring them to life on the silver screen.
An extraordinary cast includes Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Hubbard, Ingrid Bergman as Greta, Sean Connery as Col. Arbuthnot, Martin Balsam as Bianchi, Vanessa Redgrave as Mary Debenham, and others.
Finney, as the title character will at times leaving you wondering why he acts like a fool, but then you follow his investigation and nearly forget about it. It's the range and skill of Finney that allows him to play the role of Poirot so well (Christie's Sherlock Holmes).
'Murder on the Orient Express' is the kind of mystery that will not end how you expect and will make you appreciate the time and care it takes to write something of this depth.
This review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) was written by Ben B on 28 Jul 2014.
Murder on the Orient Express has generally received positive reviews.
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