Review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) by Steven L — 30 Aug 2008

An all-star cast and clever plot twist -- a definite must-see.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (1974) was written by Steven L on 30 Aug 2008.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Brendan N (1,490) on 12 Sep 2016

Classic old fasioned whodunit based of the Agatha Christie novel of the same name…

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By Simon D (1,648) 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 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 Jerome K (197) 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 Nguyen Le (136) for Next Best Picture (19) on 09 Oct 2018

Regardless of the dust that covers its brilliance, this is a mystery film absolutely worth re-jumping on board for…

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By Shawn S (942) on 18 Jun 2017

The story is engrossing, Albert Finney is exceptional, the cast is excellent, and Sidney Lumet's direction is skillful…

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By David F (1,889) on 22 Apr 2018

Albert Finney as Poirot…

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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 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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