Agatha Christie fans might be disappointed, others who don't know the story might like it

Rating: 8/10 (17 November 2017)

Murder on the Orient Express is a classic detective novel by Agatha Christie released in 1934 featuring the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. There have been quite a few film adaptations of the novel, the most known probably directed by Sidney Lumet in 1974.
Everyone who have read the novel might not be too excited about this film version. Kenneth Branagh does a good job playing the famous detective but if you are used to David Suchet's Poirot, better prepare yourselves to see something different here.
The film itself is very well made, the photography is beautiful, as well as the costumes, all the acting stars do not disappoint and the story is nicely presented. When closing credits start rolling it says "Based upon the novel by Agatha Christie" and I think it is important to keep that in mind. It is simply a version of the story and the detective imagined by the director and the writer of this film so not every single detail from the novel is followed. With that being said, it is still a nice viewing experience. I would especially recommend it to all of you not familiar with the story, I believe you will enjoy it.