All Aboard the Mystery Express: Is the 2017 Remake Worth the Ride?
While the ending remains the same, some "action" scenes were added that purists felt didn't fit the original book's tone. 💡 Final Thoughts
Shot on 65mm film, the visuals are crisp and expansive ( Agatha Christie Wiki ). Murder on the Orient Express(2017)
If you love a cozy mystery with incredible production value, this trip on the Orient Express is definitely worth your time. 🕵️♂️✨
Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a massive commercial success, grossing over worldwide ( Box Office Mojo ). It effectively launched a new Christie cinematic universe, followed by Death on the Nile (2022) and A Haunting in Venice (2023). All Aboard the Mystery Express: Is the 2017
Unlike the 1974 version, Branagh’s Poirot is more conflicted and human, grappling with the morality of justice ( Willow and Thatch ). What didn't:
You can’t talk about this film without mentioning Poirot’s massive, double-decker mustache—a bold stylistic choice that sparked endless memes. ⚖️ The Verdict: Hit or Miss? Critics and audiences were famously divided on this one. What worked: If you love a cozy mystery with incredible
Set in 1934, the story follows world-renowned Belgian detective (played by Branagh himself). While traveling on the luxury Orient Express, the train is stalled by an avalanche. In the dead of night, an American businessman, Edward Ratchett ( Johnny Depp ), is found murdered in his cabin.