The only film I've seen recently that is way better than advertised

Rating: 9/10 (13 November 2017)

Kenneth Branagh has created one of the most unforgettable Hercule Poirots imaginable, far more impressive than the other film versions, in my opinion. It is a unique pleasure to spend time with this exacting, world weary man. And unlike some of the other critics, I admire the man's over- the-top mustache which is an ambitious, if crazy, work of peerless face art!
About two-thirds of the way through, I finally remembered who did it, but this production is done so well, I didn't really care. Far more than the other renditions, this movie places you in the action very successfully on the Orient Express in a snow storm with an engaging group of people ranging from the always formidable Judi Dench to a sleazy Johnny Depp to a captivating Michelle Pfeiffer to an annoying Willem Dafoe, and much more. The whole thing made far more sense than the other versions.
I think this film deserves multiple rewards and I highly recommend!