Review of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) by Rebecca31 — 10 Nov 2017

It’s a whodunit murder mystery and for someone who hasn’t seen the original I didn’t figure out who done it before I was supposed to, I was never bored and I was entertained. We’re living in a time of no originality and endless remakes and/or spinoffs so maybe there was no need to remake this one. But it will gain a new generation of fans and with a star-studded cast like this it will certainly bring in an audience. So if you’re sick of the superhero movies or The Killing of a Sacred Deer is a little too messed up for your taste then make sure to go to Murder on the Orient Express, you will not be disappointed.

Thirteen passengers go on a luxury train, one passenger gets murdered and the murderer is presumably still on the train. So who can solve this crime before the murderer strikes again? The best damn detective in the world that’s who. Kenneth Branagh directs and stars as the worlds best detective. However, it really seems like he only remade this just so he could play Detective Hercule Poirot. I haven’t seen anyone have that much fun with a role in a long time. He’s loving every single scene. Delivers exactly what it advertises, keeps the suspense and it’s very pretty to look at. Yet at the same time it’s quite forgettable. It gets a bit too stagey especially towards the end and I just wish it had been a little more gripping. If you’re looking for your weekend cinema fix then look no further, Murder on the Orient Express should be your choice. Recommended.