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3.5
But the former outweigh the latter just enough to make this version of Christies trainbound whodunnit entertaining and even somewhat profound, althoug ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
The resolution of the movies central mystery is almost endearingly corny, less shocking twist than slow dinner theater twirl.
EW
2.5
But despite camera trickery with ineffective overhead shots and a long one take scene as Poirot boards the moving train, there is too little levity an ..
Rogerebert
3.0
Indeed, its hard to overstate just how refreshing it feels to see a snug, gilded piece of studio entertainment that doesnt involve any spandex.
Indie Wire
3.0
That film has its charms, among them an all star cast ranging from Ingrid Bergman to Sean Connery, but hasnt held up particularly well, leaving room f ..
Variety
2.5
Racial themes land with awkward pause while an outrageously mustachioed Hercule Poirot giggles childishly at Charles Dickens prose.
We Got This Covered
3.0
If its all a little too crowded with characters, Branaghs pacy direction keeps the story zipping along to a conclusion thats tense even if you remembe ..
Time Out
2.0
One of these people is found murdered subject to a frenzied stabbing.What a mouthwatering cast it looks.
The Guardian
4.0
Theres giddy drama, too, in knowing the Steadicam sequences were created manually rather than engineered digitally.
The Guardian
2.5
A running joke in Kenneth Branaghs adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express is that Americans cant pronounce the first name of its hero, Hercule Poi ..
3.1
A viewer must know: How was this hirsute sculptural masterpiece created
3.0
Much of the films problems are encapsulated in Branaghs performance, which is too self amused to really capture whats so compelling about one of ficti ..
Screen Daily
3.0
But before you reach that ending, its still an enjoyable feature, and even the conclusion isnt enough to derail the old fashioned storytelling that th ..
Collider
2.5
Maybe its someones idea of counterprogramming when every other film in the multiplex is for kids or yahoos.Maybe its a tax shelter.
Vulture
3.5
Christies yarn retains its ability to tease and amuse in a time killing sort of way.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
But turning Poirot into an action figure with a gun is simply heresy.
3.0
Most radically, this is a Poirot with heart.This interpretation is a dumb idea, but Mr. Branagh, an actor of prodigious skills, can at least pull this ..
The New York Times
3.0
Its fun to look atthe movie pops visually, if not narrativelybut its airless and joyless.
Paste Magazine
4.6
The trick is to film the hell out of an ensemble cast of incredible actors, each of them putting their own spin on a timeless classic, and to have a g ..
IGN
3.0
Yet despite its credentials and its impeccable styling this Orient Express never gets up a head of steam.
Telegraph
3.5
While its no standing achievement, its a solid parlour game that entertaining if not entirely satisfying.
The Young Folks
3.0
An enjoyable journey with a stellar cast, though the baggage we carry as modern viewers sees this ride derailed before its denouement.
3.0
Murder on the Orient Express is a serviceable enough mystery, but it likely would have been so without the all star cast and the epic mustache.
Cinema Blend
4.0
As good as this cast is, it is both Branagh and Pfeiffer who really shine.
JoBlo
3.0
It will not go down as one of 2017s best films, but its far from the worst, and those in the mood for something charmingly old fashioned amidst the ma ..
Screen Rant
3.8
Branagh the actor finds a nice balance between Poirots colorful flourishes and his moral seriousness.Branagh the director gives the movie the same bal ..
Philly
3.8
Branagh the actor finds a nice balance between Poirots colorful flourishes and his moral seriousness.Branagh the director gives the movie the same bal ..
Philly
3.5
Kenneth Branagh directs this thriller which makes the most of its star studded cast and the impressive cinematography by Haris Zambarloukos.
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
This is not your fathers Poirot, and its not an improvement.Still, there is still a considerable amount of fun to be had from this journey on the fabl ..
One Guys Opinion
3.5
Still, no matter how few lines they have, each actor quickly marks the story no easy feat in such a complex narrative.Despite the bright cinematograph ..
Village Voice
3.1
Sumptuous, old fashioned fun...the perfect movie to take mom to this holiday season.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
In this listless remake of the Agatha Christie 1934 novel that was filmed in 1974 by Sidney Lumet, the Orient Express gets stuck in the middle of nowh ..
Sover
3.8
This allows for a more epic feel to the visuals even if seen in a regular theater with digital projection.
ReelViews
3.0
10 1 6 / 10 Murder on the Orient Express is perhaps the most famous of Agatha Christies literary achievements.
Blu Ray
1.5
The actors here try too hard to flesh out roles that are little more than stock types.
Chicago Reader
3.8
The cast is game, and Branaghs interpretation of Poirot makes for solid tragic comic anchor.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Laura: Director/star Kenneth Branagh began his filmmaking career with bracing Shakespearean adaptations like Henry V, then continued to surprise with ..
2.5
Branaghs best stuff comes in front of the camera as the eccentric investigator.
Usa Today
3.1
Filmmaker Branagh delivers a slick and mostly entertaining adaptation that benefits substantially from the efforts of an all star cast...
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
You get lots of... moralizing about the justice system and what justice is and thats in the book but its way more subtle.
You Tube
3.0
Its cool. It wasnt too long, and there was a lot more humor in it than I expected.
You Tube
1.5
The characters are played by a great ensemble, but no one really shines through...if the movie is going to revolve around information given to us by o ..
You Tube
3.0
Verdict Mammoottys extraordinary performance is the backbone of this moving political drama.
FilmiBeat
2.0
It seems highly likely that at no point during this long and admirable adaptation history did anyone ever think: You know what would make this even be ..
The Times
2.0
This is a very solid adaptation of the oft filmed classic. This new version features a more humane, vulnerable, introspective version of the famed Bel ..
Lariat
3.0
Hercule Poirot (director Kenneth Branagh) investigates a murder on the snowbound train of the title.
News Review
4.0
And this take on the iconic drawing room potboiler transported to rail tracks is nothing if not stylish.
Radio Times
3.0
In the end, Branagh and company dont put enough old fashioned, moviemaking magic into the proceedings to make us care or hold our attention.
Screen It
3.1
All thats left is to watch Branagh take you down the same path and see if anything looks different after a fresh coat of 65mm paint.Not much, sad to s ..
Rolling Stone
2.5
But if the goal is to launch a franchise adapting the authors iconic works for contemporary moviegoing audiences, it behooves Branagh going forward to ..
The Wrap
3.1
Murder on the Orient Express feels like several movies trapped in one: a pleasant romp, a fond spoof and a serious homage to a bygone genre, the whodu ..
News Day
1.3
Quite possibly.For, although Christies 1934 novel is scarcely 70 pages, it does not want for charm, wit and personality.
New York Post
4.0
Branagh translates what is, by definition, a very stagey story through good, old fashioned filmmaking.
Hindustan Times
3.1
The directors engaging performance as Poirot stands out for its wit, but it also stands out because so little time is spent developing the other chara ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
The film has plenty of them, along with a lot of Branagh giving us a lot of Branagh, never really striking the balance in his performance between what ..
Az Central
2.0
That hairy party favor with Branagh behind it, incessantly cracking wise and foolish leads the action.
Npr
2.0
For another, it harkens back to an age of entertainment that is over.
2.5
They made me wish I were on the train, rather than watching the movie.
Toronto Star
4.0
With a sequel clearly in the offing if this one proves a success, we may not have seen the last of those super sized whiskers.
Daily Mail
3.0
Kenneth Branagh takes centre stage as Belgiums world famous sleuth and world class pedant Hercule Poirot But does this movie pump exciting new life in ..
Daily Mail
3.0
The fancy fur coats, the perfectly folded napkins, and the Gothic train all look magnificent.
Film Inquiry
3.5
Just as a train cannot deviate from its rails, Kenneth Branaghs latest adaptation of Agatha Christies classic sticks to its pre ordained route, compen ..
Eye For Film
2.5
Susan Grangers review of Murder on the Orient Express (20th Century Fox) Kenneth Branaghs remake derails almost from the get go, long before the snow ..
Susang Ranger
2.5
Instead of making everything look like it was photographed through a heated brandy snifter, the whole thing looks surprisingly dull.
Observer
3.0
Its intriguing in the moment but will be forgotten on the ride home.
Flickering Myth
3.8
Unfortunately this enthusiasm pushes what could have been a fascinating, even endearingly comical performance, into complete overdrive.His performance ..
Flim Threet
1.5
The Lucky One is a schmaltzy love story, a trifle illogical too, but only a romantic knows what loves makes you do.
Book My Show
2.0
In Murder on the Orient Express, 20th Century Foxs attempt to reboot the first in a series of worldwide hit adaptations of Agatha Christie mystery nov ..
Boston Herald
4.0
This is another film made by a director who knows the difference between the stage and the screen.Theres a tendency for actors in Agatha Christie adap ..
Express
4.0
Against all the odds, Branagh succeeds in delivering a stylish slice of vintage entertainment.
Express
3.0
Unfortunately, given a runtime of just two hours, the film is overstuffed with characters that arent developed enough to achieve much emotional invest ..
The Film Stage
2.5
Why isnt it more engaging.Partly, I think, its a matter of Branagh not being a very interesting director.
Chicago Tribune
2.0
Branagh and cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos create some gorgeous sequences visually, but again, theyre often lacking emotion.
Bullz-Eye
3.0
My hope of simply enjoying the films grand vistas was dashed soon after Poirot boarded the titular train.
Uproxx
2.5
Its hard to think of a good reason to bring this familiar characters most familiar adventure to the screen yet again, and director and star Kenneth Br ..
Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Perhaps.But it is the tightrope to be walked in self directed star turns in movies that aim to be blockbusters.
The Atlantic
3.5
But on the other hand, here we have a gorgeous, lavish adaptation (shot on 65mm!) of a beloved novel, featuring an ensemble cast of some of our best a ..
Birth Movies Death
2.0
Favouring fake gravitas over wit (not a laugh in two hours), the dialogue deserves it.
Standard
2.5
Since he is in almost every scene it made the movie even less enjoyable for me than it could have been if I had seen someone give a smashing performan ..
Tony Medley
3.0
The least Branagh and company could have done would have been to set a bright tempo for a movie that succeeds more at inducing sleep than entertaining ..
Coles Mithey
3.8
... the director still does Christie proud, his version of Murder on the Orient Express a gorgeously widescreen old school mystery Id happily watch ag ..
Movie Freak
3.0
In front of and behind the camera, he makes this journey a throwback ride worth taking.
Detroit News
3.8
Modern film audiences seem to always try to find the cracks in the facade, instead of simply enjoying the ride.
3.0
Producer, director and star Kenneth Branagh seeks to replicate those charms in a mildly effective retelling of Agatha Christies tale, a reasonably wel ..
Cnn
3.5
I cannot claim this is a bad movie, I simply cannot say it is a truly good one overall.
Forbes
3.0
And I rather liked how the climax was staged and pulled off, with at least one major star offering a fine bit of emotional acting during an otherwise ..
Forbes
3.0
Though this shamelessly showboating affair almost stuffs up the ending, the movie ticks enough of the right boxes to adequately satisfy the worlds man ..
Herald Sun
3.0
Sure, some of its modern amenities may leave something to be desired, but this train is quite sturdy and Branagh respects the ride.
Consequence Of Sound
2.5
The picture simply goes on too long, and is far too in love with Branaghs performance.
Nj
2.0
The result is the kind of movie that a lot of people will watch on an airplane or throw on some quiet night at home and find mildly entertaining, the ..
Vox
3.0
Branagh makes use of the lighting and costumes effectively though, revelling in the tropes of the film noir genre to make for a lovingly crafted pasti ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
And thats a problem for a movie that should, had it succeeded, built tiny, laser focused vignettes of suspense out of exchanges of dialogue, camera mo ..
The Play List
2.5
Kenneth Branaghs Agatha Christie adaptation suffers from an uneven ensemble and an overall lack of excitement.
Film School Rejects
4.0
Its such a great role, and Branagh manages the rather neat balancing act of making Poirot brilliant and heroic but at the same time fussy and funny, a ..
Film Ink
2.0
The Orient Express itself is likewise deprived of the character it deserves.
Ner Dist
3.0
Verdict: One is a moderately gripping political thriller that has a rather unique plot.
123telugu
4.0
FILM REVIEW MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.With Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Josh Gad, Penelope Cruz.Written by Michael Green.
Maki At The Movies
3.0
Hes also quite tickled with Dickens, and hes a trifle superstitious.
3.0
The films terrific cast, lush visuals and witty screenplay are the perfect remedies to the long, cold nights of winter.
Cine Vue
3.0
Considerable pride is taken in presenting an old fashioned sense of entertainment.
Mirror
4.0
For all the fun, adventure and IMAX sized images on display, theres a whiff of Sunday afternoon telly about Branaghs reboot.
Games Radar
1.5
May be too slick for people who are Agatha Christie purists, but may be too old fashioned for people who have a more modern sensibility.
You Tube
2.0
Greens screenplay frustrates viewers coming to especially see any actor except Branagh.
Tamp A Bay
3.5
For anyone over a certain age this is a trip through a time tunnel that leads back to the wonder of watching grown up films on telly way back when.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
Likeable presences both, Branaghs amiable personality, passion for the project and his general bon viveur shine through.
Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Its glossy and snappy, but lacks for any kind of drama or gravitas.
Lw Lies
2.0
At least Branaghs Hercule Poirot is fun and multi layered, but the rest of the cast are hung out to dry, hammily looking off into the middle distance ..
Abc
4.0
Ultimately, Branagh delivers a thrilling ride through the mountainous snowscapes, making this first class ticket as opulent as it is chilling.
Nz Herald
3.0
Its highly entertaining escapism but its all rather forgettable once you disembark.
Digital Spy
3.0
However, whether its due to the editing or the writing, this adaptation feels like it ripped pages out of the novel to make it run under two hours.You ..
Flicks
3.8
Although Branagh delivers a film thats reasonably watchable, the not so mysterious truth is that Murder on the Orient Express didnt need to be remade.
Stl Today
1.0
As movies go, its outright bad, even if you can forgive the mustache.
The Stranger
3.0
From the moment the superstar cast playing 1930s high society types boards this luxurious train, its a first class vintage thrill ride.
Cleve Land
2.0
And when Murder on the Orient Express isnt wading into melodrama, its just clunky and dull.
Screen Crush
3.0
Its a familiar formula, trotted out in many other Agatha Christie inspired TV dramas and movies.
Independent Ie
2.0
... if you ask me, this Murder is a smug, clumsy and mis managed ride to nowhere.
Stuff
3.0
Im not convinced he has, but at least with fine effort put into production design so sumptuous you can almost feel the velvet, and some stunning camer ..
Stuff
3.5
The latest adaptation of Agatha Christies 83 year old classic whodunit, this lavish, star studded film is old style entertainment.Director star Kennet ..
Contact Music
4.4
Like its predecessor, it boasts a fine collection of rare talent on screen, but this is no shameless cash grab: These actors are put to work.
Ar Kansas Online
1.5
A surprising and remarkable cast, able to shine with little effort, and its gratifying and stimulating audiovisual proposal.
4.5
Interesting visual (plans flying over ceilings and crossing walls, exquisite flashbacks ... and a squad of actors that range from adequate to unique l ..
2.5
Its just not what it might have been had simplicity won the day instead of big intentions.I hope the film does well, because it would be nice to have ..
Vanity Fair
3.0
Nothing has really changed in Christieworld since the last time you heard this tale.
The Arts Desk
3.0
SCREW the top back on your tub of wax and get out the razor the race for the best Movember moustache is officially over.
The Sun
2.5
By the end, though, this entirely superfluous remake will have you bewailing the state of entertainment along with the fate of novelist Agatha Christi ..
Wsj
3.0
If youre a Hollywood buff, just the sight of this all star cast will have you jumping with joy.
FilmFare
2.0
Like Poirot, Branagh the director is immensely attentive to fact and detail, including drawing a robust performance out of Branagh the actor playing t ..
Patriot Ledger
3.0
Much of the pleasure that can be derived from the movie comes from simply looking at it: director Kenneth Branagh has made a film thats undeniably gor ..
Film
2.5
The tension of the Christie novel ... never really emerges in a film that seems dazzled by the refined costumes, the trains luxury trappings and far t ..
Scmp
2.5
Occasionally entertaining almost despite itself, Murder on the Orient Express is an average adaptation of a better than average, Oscar winning classic ..
3.0
Kenneth Branagh tries to milk humour from his characters self important nature but its not as funny as it could be.Only a handful of moments were wort ..
The Film Pie
3.1
Branagh the director creates some marvelous visuals, including long tracking visuals where we are outside of the train, peering through the windows at ..
Chicago Sun Times
3.0
And while there are occasional excursions away from the trains dull passenger cars, it remains a largely stationary experience that isnt always so exc ..
Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Kenneth Branaghs lavish remake is a worthy adaptation of Agatha Christies most famous novel.
Movie Web
1.0
But alas, that love does not carry over into Branaghs presentation of Poirot, which is alternately breezy and dramatic, or his direction, which lurche ..
Sandiego Reader
3.0
The world that Kenneth Branagh has created is visually stunning and beautiful to see.
We Live Entertainment
2.0
Everyone else is left to circle the drain in a pretty but pointless ode to an era of storytelling gone by.
Cinemix Tape
3.0
From time to time, production companies will trawl through back catalogues looking for something to update.
Straits Times
4.0
Watching that train roll through the snowy mountainside is breathtaking.
Dead Line
2.0
That being said, Branaghs magnificent moustache deserves a spin off all of its own, though.
Metro New York
3.0
Wrongbut thats the only real surprise in Kenneth Branaghs new film.
Film Comment
3.0
This is an enjoyable two hours, but unfortunately, not very much else.
One Room With A View
2.5
A Rabbi, a Priest, and an Imam walk up to the Western Wall in Jerusalem and despite the making of a classic joke, theres not a single bar as the film ..
Solzy At The Movies
3.0
Thats a shame, because its a handsomely mounted production the Express sparkles and shines, or at least its non CGI version does and a well cast one t ..
Flavor Wire
3.1
As an actor, Branagh plies his sleuth with welcome humor and curmudgeonly charm.
Daily Herald
2.5
With a fine cast mostly wasted, the story is choked out and suffocated by its false attempts to bring mystery and suspense to a story that was already ..
Awards Circuit
3.0
If they choose to turn this into a franchise with more adventures, as it has been suggested, it would certainly attract a returning audience.But you h ..
Bitly
3.0
Its an approach befitting of director Kenneth Branaghs recent career trajectory, which has included a lavish fairytale redo (Cinderella) and a Shakesp ..
The Skinny
3.8
Detective Hercule Poirots greatest case is anything but pedestrian.
Post Gazette
4.0
With a slight touch of humour that keeps the film light, its biggest strength is the most important that the mystery at the centre of the story is so ..
Metro
2.0
Here, it is utterly, absolutely wasted on a profoundly ugly film, only grand in its self importance.
Cbr
3.0
Its all charming, and maybe enough to keep an audience engaged while they listen to Patrick Doyles in equal parts, exuberant and melancholy score, but ..
The Ooh Tray
1.5
To be honest, Branaghs stately direction means the mystery itself is a bit of a plod. Even if you dont already know whodunit.
What So
2.5
This is a shame, because the actors generally provide just the sort of all star appeal this kind of story requires.
reason
2.5
Its a lush movie, and that lushness goes hand in hand with its utter sincerity about being an old fashioned mystery story and filmed entertainment.
Alternate Ending
3.8
But those with a fondness for old school suspense drama will find much to enjoy here; this is a popcorn movie with a high class pedigree.
Seattle Times
3.0
Murder on the Orient Express isnt particularly mind blowing, but it serves as good crime story comfort food a whodunit thats easy to settle in with fo ..
Guide Live
4.5
Despite its dated sensibilities, and Branaghs awkward updates, Murder on the Orient Express remains a lulling, cushiony pleasure.
Film Journal International ..
2.5
The picturization of director Santhosh Viswanath, however, doesnt do justice to the keen observations of Bobby Sanjay.
The Indian Express
3.0
The end result is far from an engaging or intriguing journey, or even one worth taking.
Concrete Play Ground
3.5
He manages to get a spot on an unusually crowded luxury train from Istanbul.The train and its aristocratic passengers chug along happily until knocked ..
New Republic
2.5
Alas, Branaghs Murder on the Orient Express is beautiful but boring.
Original Cin
3.0
has made a creditable, but by no means outstanding, crack at filming a much loved but extremely old fashioned murder mystery.
The Australian
3.0
Much of the films charm comes from its historical setting seen through the lens of multiculturalism.
Blacknerd Problems
2.0
For moviegoers born in the 1920s and 1930s, that movie may have been an amusing throwback, but now the source material Agatha Christies 1934 novel is ..
National Review
4.0
McDonagh doesnt seem to know as much about American culture as the makers of American Made, which depicted a truer panorama of Midwestern convention c ..
National Review
2.0
Another round of Justice League might be more worth your time than this.
The New Paper
1.0
A few gags aside, Justice League is a largely straight faced adventure that leaves you with a Thor induced thirst for more joking.
Tiny Url
2.0
Does not have the lush glamour of the 1974 original and the tone is uneven, but the tricky puzzle is still fun to solve the international cast makes i ..
Movie Mom
3.1
Its not a Hollywood blockbuster.There is absolutely no reason other than cheesy vainglory to put that reference at the end of the film.
Cinema Sight
4.0
A list actors have a blast with this material It is a bit slow to be of the express variety but this train is definitely worth catching.
Tri City Herald
3.5
This makes it seem vaguely old fashioned, but we mean that in the best way.
Toronto Sun
3.0
The cast is fun, but the mystery kind of flat. By the third act, as the humor is drained and the self important exposition becomes exhausting, you jus ..
Daily Film Fix
3.5
Although when arriving at its final act it retakes our interest, but it is too late to call it a thriller at the height of our times.
3.0
In the final tally, I found enough enjoyment here to make this expensive ride worth it.
Fw Weekly
3.1
Unfortunately, the movie loses its steam right when the intrigue is supposed to be taking over.
Ap News
2.0
The result is a passable murder mystery that gets the job done but is as forgettable as a beach read.
Columbus Alive
2.5
The changes that Branagh and Green make to the novel and the remarkably faithful 1974 version are baffling, leading to a film that feels as if its jus ..
Film Frenzy
3.8
Like Lumet, Branagh, attempting to get behind human aspects of this crime, is not overly focused on suspense or thrills.
Sf Examiner
2.5
Mammootty is amazing but that isnt enough to make a film brilliant in totality.
Koimoi
3.0
Murder on the Orient Express is a consistently entertaining whodunit, and Christies ending still holds up nearly a century after she first wrote it.
Assignment X
3.0
But the films script isnt up to the task of executing a satisfying whodunit for modern audiences.
Spectrum Culture
3.5
One of the movies strongest features lies with its technical achievements.
Cairo 360
3.8
But Branagh wins out through charm and a general sense of fun that doesnt preclude an underlying sadness.
Sf Chronicle
5.0
While Kenneth Branaghs latest incarnation cant rival Sidney Lumets original 1974 version for its all star credentials, it is by far the more enjoyable ..
Wp Me
2.5
The Orient Express furnishings are nothing short of spectacular and demand you book passage.
Culture
1.5
And thats a shame when, in the right hands, Poirot can be such a delight.
Mid West Film Journal
4.0
It is an old fashioned film in the best sense, brimming with charm and featuring striking backdrops and a top notch ensemble cast packed with talent a ..
3.0
Its much simpler and old fashioned than that; a dressed up and downright polite story of guesswork and suspense involving a homicide aboard a luxuriou ..
Toledo Blade
1.5
...overall, Murder on the Orient Express shouldve been more engaging with a sense of urgency...
Battleship Pretension
3.5
It is never boring, and it feels like the equivalent of a fun summer read.
Bloody Disgusting
4.5
Keeps you guessing until the climactic ending, ... its worth the wait.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
It is a lovely and lavish mystery with a refreshingly old fashioned flair that doesnt feel like an ironic throwback or shameless nostalgia pandering.
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
1.3
We didnt really need another version.And yet, along comes Kenneth Branagh, he who gave us, in his heyday, such fine Shakespearean adaptations as Henry ..
Film Festival Today
3.5
He also sports one of the most wonderfully ludicrous walrus mustaches in cinema history.
Adelaide Review
3.0
Although I doubt this latest version will be as embraced, theres plenty to make it stand on its own.
Mac Guff
2.5
Murder on the Orient Express mostly serves to showcase Branaghs turn as Poirot in his version of Agatha Christies classic 1934 mystery, and, no, Brana ..
Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Branagh continues the classic style, not only for the time in which the story takes place (the 30s), but even for his camera positions and staging.
3.5
The riddle will keep you engaged and the filmmaking style is grand.
Screen Zealots
3.0
Branagh rises from the directors chair to play Hercule Poirot, his signature mustache a facial wonder.What is not a wonder is Branaghs acting, flaccid ..
Kdhx
3.0
Instead of meticulously matching clues to revelations, it turns Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christies famous detective, into an unappealingly emotional Hol ..
The Week
4.5
It isnt just the grandest score of the year but is also one of the hugest ever that has come out of Bollywood.
Bollywood Hungama
4.0
He gives the tale a glossy look, and while his attempts to open up the action so its not just set inside a claustrophobic train car but in a train pre ..
Aarp
3.0
Simply put, the movie lacks panache. Playfulness. Wit. Instead, its flat. As flat as week old champagne.
Saportare Port
2.5
And one is led to presume it is steam conditioned with exotic herbs, molded with the finest Moroccan wax, and that it enjoys nightly footrubs by its p ..
MLive.com
3.0
The journey begins well enough, but the train jumps the tracks and collides with a lifeless procedural thats more Kenneth Branagh vanity project than ..
1.5
Murder on the Orient Express isnt a perfect adaptation, but its hard to dislike a film that so blatantly lets you get away with murder.
Splice Today
3.0
An entertaining upgrade in most fronts. Kenneth Branagh shines in front and behind the camera.
4.5
A grand adaptation of the Hercule Poirot novel with a large, diverse ensemble cast aboard a richly appointed luxurious train chugging through sumptuou ..
L.A. Biz
2.5
Branagh is much better in the leading role than his as a director in this story, and he just cant craft a mystery thats worth investing in.
FanboyNation.com
3.0
Its just not very cinematic, and Branaghs efforts to convince us otherwise only make matters worse.
Bbc
3.0
And heres where Branagh manages to derail this train even before the plot demands it.
Gulf News
3.1
Dull take on the classic story that feels boring and neverending. The great cast saves the day. .
3.8
Cruz doesnt even attempt that kind of humor in the part.But if you have to dive into one of these much loved mysteries to try to get a new series star ..
Buffalo News
1.5
Murder on the Orient Express is a watchable, picturesque murder/mystery that is really more of a theater piece that didnt need to be redone. It doesnt ..
Movies and Shakers
2.5
Its one of those off kinds of weekends where the best new movie I can recommend is a gory (but kinda fun) workplace massacre thing.I can assure you th ..
Daily News
3.8
Theres a strong case here for the value of an actors sheer commitment.
Seattle Weekly
3.0
GREGS GRADE: BKenneth Branaghs Murder on the Orient Express is a handsome period piece that captures its setting so well it feels more like the quaint ..
Stardem
2.5
The train is all burnished wood, art deco lamps and frosted windows; costumes are true to the period 1934, to be exact and are practically characters ..
Twin Cities
2.5
But somehow the characters in this movie dont gel (and Ill say this whether you know the twist or not).This crime is the murdering of a murderer.
Caution Spoilers
3.5
Its a good time to take a break from the parade of bleak dramas, testosterone laden superhero epics and bad moms comedies and watch a good old fashion ..
Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
It is a competent tale competently told by exceptional performers given exceptionally little to do.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.0
Yet it hardly stirs the heart, at least not as much as you feel it should have done.
Gq Magazine
3.0
The lush visual moments are worth the price of admission alone, as is Branaghs charming and quirky performance as Hercule Poirot, which hopefully well ..
The Jam Report
0.5
The best of the film has to do with the absurd humor that appears in the prologue.
La Nación (Argentina)
3.0
Still, the mystery isnt laid out quite as cleanly hereby screenwriter Michael Greenas it was in the 1974 version, and the insertion of some absolutely ..
Student Edge
1.5
Yeah, hes a bit cocky about it, but hes always a gentleman, and he refuses to make any declaratives until he knows hes right.
3.0
The immortal story of Christie has been recycled into a luxurious first rate popcorn adventure.
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
3.0
Tonally, the movie sometimes takes itself more seriously than Branaghs performance warrants.
Houston Press
3.5
It all builds to an audacious ending that was always a hard sell in the book, and Branagh somehow pulls off masterfully.As the kids say, this is my ja ..
The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
Filmed in glorious 65mm, Murder on the Orient Express is a lush adaptation in the grand tradition of those old Hollywood films that boasted an Interna ..
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
1.5
The film is at its strongest whenever Mammootty and Murali Gopy are firing salvos at each other.
Cinema Express
3.5
Branagh, who directed Cinderella and Thor, has an eye for the fantastical and fairytale esque.
Hot Press
3.0
makes a simple mistake; he leaves his mark all over the crime scene.
3.0
It is a pity that, though this film has good elements that could have been better exploited, in the end, it turns out to be a film that serves as a sh ..
Konexión
3.0
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told.
Rotten Tomatoes
3.8
Director Kenneth Branagh rounds up an impossibly accomplished cast to adapt Agatha Christies novel.
K Gun 9
2.0
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The Monitor
3.0
When an 83 year old novel is more feminist than its modern film adaptation, you know theres something wrong.
Mediaversity Reviews
3.0
From the cast, to the 1930s production design that invokes the most romantic notions of train travel, Branagh delivers the desired mood for the grand ..
Ex Press
4.0
In The End: Overall this version is a worthy remake and an enjoyable time at the cinema.
idobi.com
4.4
The visually captivating costume drama is perhaps more memorable for its breathtaking panoramas than the deliberately paced mystery which takes its sw ..
Baret News Wire
3.0
A stellar cast and lush scenery make this latest filming of Agatha Christies 1934 novel an entertaining, if not riveting, journey.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
1.5
In spite of his careless narrative, Branagh takes great pains in the staging so as not to drop an unnecessarily re adapted story.
Cocalecas
4.5
I confess that I found it hypnotic, captivating, a miracle of manscaping thats on par with Kurt Russells impressive lip sweater in Bone Tomahawk.
About Boulder
4.5
Hes odd, peculiar even, but its absolutely delightful to watch him at work.Murder on the Orient Express isnt action packed.Its not a heart stopping th ..
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
4.5
There is mystery and intrigue, questioning of faith and what justice really means.
VultureHound
4.0
Its based on a good book set on a beautiful train, about a crime that is both preposterous and completely compelling. Every time I watch this story, m ..
The Lonely Film Critic
2.5
Murder on the Orient Express doesnt come together well enough to recommend viewing.
Cinencuentro
3.0
The overall result is a masterpiece that deserves to win numerous Oscars this coming February as well.
Pasadena Weekly
3.8
But, Kenneth Branagh has never been one to walk away from a challenge.
Womens Voices For Change
4.5
Dame Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penelope Cruise, Willem Defoe, Daisy Ridley delicious.
Newshub (NZ)
3.1
.The Hercule Poirot portrayed in Sir Kenneth Branaghs all star remake of Murder on the Orient Express (brought to us by Godiva!) looks decidedly more ..
La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
3.5
Much of the films appeal is the spectacular visual lavishness, packed with exotic locations, evocative sets, breathtaking locations, and gorgeous cost ..
We Are Movie Geeks
3.0
The What is a man speech from Hamlet Act IV Scene IV is no longer the most over the top thing Branagh has ever directed himself doing on top of a moun ..
Geek
3.5
Branaghs Poirot is a perfect vehicle as both a performer and as a director.
Graffiti With Punctuation
3.0
All in all, this cast does make a team, but I think Pfeiffer steals her scenes with an enigmatic look.
Phantom Tollbooth
2.5
Occasionally, you can see some glimmer of a successful formula here.
The Globe And Mail
3.5
Lumets version is still better, but Branagh takes us on an elegant, entertaining ride.
Newport This Week
4.4
While some will see this is as a disposable piece of mystery entertainment, the final coda proves timely and powerfully reminds us of the ripple effec ..
News Gazette
3.5
The cinematography is the star of the movie.Its captivating from start to finish.
2.0
He looks back at the career of his mentor, Doc Hudson, who didnt get the career comeback he deserved and doesnt want the same fate.
1.5
The title Ek The Power of One doesnt hold much relevance to the film since there are two protagonists with both putting powerless performances.
The Economic Times
1.5
However, Branaghs consummate performance fails to even out the sheer lack of suspense and the poignancy of the reason for Ratchetts death.
The Reel Scroll
3.5
The appeal is pretty easy to figure: theres the opulent luxury train setting, for one, and the ensemble of characters perfect for a stacked cast of ce ..
Sojo
2.5
Pfeiffer will play The Wasp in Marvels ANT MAN AND THE WASP.As Caroline Hubbard, it seems Pfeiffer did not take direction from Branagh.
Las Vegas Informer
4.5
When describing Kenneth Branaghs take on Agatha Christies Murder on the Orient Express, should definitely be taken as a compliment.
Nuvo
2.0
Branagh may know better than to mess with a ripping good yarn, but he doesnt always trust it to stand on its own.
Beta La Times
3.0
I feel like the rich story wouldve been better served as a miniseries.
FlixChatter Film Blog
3.5
Fans of Agatha Christie, and those who love a good murder mystery, will find much to enjoy here.With a host of interesting charactersand brilliantly r ..
Rescu
3.5
If a sequel (happens and) its as good a journey as this one, then book me a ticket.
ABC Radio (Australia)
2.0
Poirot himself would have pointed out several of the movies flaws, with the real mystery being how can a movie with so much talent feel so drab
AXS.com
2.0
Despite the hype, ends up being the purest representation of that old and well known saying: All talk, no action.
Star Telegram
4.0
If this is the quality of work he is able to produce on his first attempt with Christies material, then Branagh quite possibly has the next great fran ..
The AU Review
2.0
Michele Pfeiffer is a sleazy, sexy mistress and works that role perfectly, immersing herself in a delightfully raucous, charismatic showcase.
FrewFilm
3.0
Deep colours, beautiful backdrops, and luscious costuming makes this feel closer to the storys old fashioned aesthetic.
Film Bunker
3.8
What remains most pleasurable about Murder on the Orient Express is the stylish and classical quality of the storytelling; its an old fashioned sort o ..
Deep Focus Review
3.5
Im Rain Jokinen and I wrote my first movie review at the age of twelve.
Mulling Movies
1.5
The kind of old fashioned mystery you take your mom to see that one time of the year she asks you to take her to the movies.
Próxima Tanda
3.5
It just feels like excess if you can believe it, more excessive than Poirots magnificent mustache.
Sassymamainla
3.0
Murder on the Orient Express isnt the best mystery that Ive seen on the big screen but its up there for me as one of the better borderline blockbuster ..
Rogues Portal
3.1
The locomotive itself gets derailed because of a blizzard; the movie just chugs along with precious few exciting bells and whistles.You can skip this ..
Mara Movies
3.0
Impressive direction The best part of the film comes through its impressive direction.
Jamaica Gleaner
3.0
This version of Agatha Christies novel doesnt really tweak the story that much.
College Movie Review
4.5
These changes arent incidental, theyre quite key, and the script doesnt hide them.
Cultural Conversation
2.0
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3.0
That doesnt mean shes doing poorly but it makes her seem outside of the movies outlandish appeal.
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