Review of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) by Andrea T — 07 Dec 2017

I really wanted to see this. But, man, I was definitely disappointed. Plodding and dull. Tyne excellent cast did not shine.

This review of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) was written by Andrea T on 07 Dec 2017.

Murder on the Orient Express has generally received mixed reviews.

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