A better film than others running in the theaters right now

Rating: Null/10 (18 December 2018)

Kenneth Branagh is a great artist and his interpretation of Agatha Christie's famous detective is more than passable. This is a great looking film and the actor's presence alone gives it an old school charm. Perhaps the most welcome thing about Murder on the Orient Express is the big-budget foray into a genre that motion pictures have all-but-forgotten: the classic murder mystery. The film isn't too long to wear out its welcome and there's something impressive about being surrounded by such impeccable detail and so many familiar faces. Although the film will work considerably better for newcomers to the story, there's enough here to appeal to veterans. And, although Branagh is no Suchet, he's good enough for us to accept him, if for only two hours, as one of Agatha Christie's two celebrated detectives. Just for not being a superhero or other CGI laden half assed effort I suggest you go and watch Kenneth Branagh's Murder on Orient Express.