Murder on the Orient Express

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Murder on the Orient Express

#1 Post by RandomHajile » Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:49 pm

just about ok, bit hammy, bit cheesy, and felt like this would do well with tourists if you know what i mean
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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#2 Post by Diamond1 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:58 am

Despite knowing who done it, I loved it. One of the best version's of this story, great acting, great setting, wonderfully produced. It's a sheer pleasure watch it. And I do hope they will do some other Poirot stories as I find them most entertaining and forever fun to watch. I can only recommend this film! 10 out of 10!

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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#3 Post by mazzaholmes » Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:49 pm

I do not know the story and only went to see this film because all the 'All-star' cast.

And I was NOT disappointed!

Story told fantastically well. Great performances from each and ever cast member. I was on the edge of my seat until the end.

The film was accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack (very similar to Dunkirk).

A must see for film-lovers of every genre!

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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#4 Post by suepecker » Sat Nov 25, 2017 2:37 am

Was disappointed with this film as a whole. 5/10

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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#5 Post by raj101 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:51 pm

after a promising scenic start this devolved into dullurd mess, with Branaghs moustache hogging way too much screen time. appalling movie thereon. Can we not just cast someone french tas Poirot, and pref with a real moustache? This one looked like it was about to drop off in every scene.

2 stars. Branahgh cannot both act and direct well, he needs to chose either one or the other, because his ego ruins the movie when he allows himself free reign to do what he wants in a selfcast role.
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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#6 Post by alythonian » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:21 pm

It was a bit slow and plodding. With the all star cast I thought it could and should have been a bit better....
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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#7 Post by fraz » Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:32 am

I quite enjoyed it once I got over Branagh's accent. I've shamefully not seen the original so it did keep me guessing. 6/10
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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#8 Post by prettyxcool » Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:53 pm

Beautiful look, rich and exotic, and an all star cast, but a bit disappointing as the suspense for who "dunnit" was not quite there. I did not know the story, so should have felt more riveted. Best bits was Johnny Depp. Does the Orient Express only have three carriages? Also if the train was full as we were lead to believe, where are all the other passengers? Overall should have been epic, but felt a bit flat for me. 6/10
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Re: Murder on the Orient Express

#9 Post by fluxus942 » Sun Dec 10, 2017 4:27 pm

A lot of chuckles Branagh. Bit cheesy.

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