Review of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) by Jordi Z — 16 Dec 2017

An interesting but flawed film with some great setup and drama that ultimately falls flat as the third act unfolds.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) was written by Jordi Z on 16 Dec 2017.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received mixed reviews.

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