I've never read the book nor I've seen the 1974's movie, so my thoughts are entirely based on Kenneth Branagh's version.
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has just solved a theft case in Jersusalem and is in Istanbul, longing for a well-deserved vacation, when he's asked to reach England to solve another crime. Poirot is then forced to travel on the Orient Express and, while adjusting his things in his cabin, he gets to meet interesting (and frankly sinister) passengers, like Mr.Ratchett, an art trader, who gets killed the following night.
Since the train gets stuck by an avalanche, Poirot is in charge of the investigations, which will lead to uncovering the lies and real identities of most of the passengers...
My Opinion👍👎
Kenneth Branagh is the last esthete, his sense of style, scenographies and shots choices are mind-blowing!
The movie is nearly 2 hours long, but you'll barely notice it, trying to keep up with Poirot's intuitions and witty dialogues.
Even if it's mostly filmed during daylight, the entire atmosphere is dark and has a very sad and nostalgic aura: Poirot is old, in need of rests, and the crime he has to deal with has nothing to do with the present but is connected to a painful case of kidnap and homicide that happened years ago.
I think it's a great movie, with an extraordinary and talented cast and I really like Kenneth Branagh is both director's and lead protagonist's roles.
The movie is nearly 2 hours long, but you'll barely notice it, trying to keep up with Poirot's intuitions and witty dialogues.
Even if it's mostly filmed during daylight, the entire atmosphere is dark and has a very sad and nostalgic aura: Poirot is old, in need of rests, and the crime he has to deal with has nothing to do with the present but is connected to a painful case of kidnap and homicide that happened years ago.
I think it's a great movie, with an extraordinary and talented cast and I really like Kenneth Branagh is both director's and lead protagonist's roles.
Would I pay the full prize ticket? – Yes, it's surely worth the full price ticket, it's a movie that you'd definitely appreciate more if watched in a movie theatre.
Ranking: 4/5
Ph: impawards.com & newcastlelive.com.au
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