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Rating: 10/10 (10 November 2017)

I went to see Murder on the Orient Express last night and this is my review. I am rating it 10/10 Cut to the train - at last. We hear that the train is full and that Poirot will have to share a cabin for at least one night. As we discover that there are just 12 passengers on the whole train I wondered what happened to all the other empty berths on the other carriages. Let's just pass over that one. I really enjoy a film that keeps you guessing and gives you a few unexpected twists. The orient certainly delivers that. All the acting was very much splendid. A group of excellent actors together with a fine plot and diffuse suspense has made it a good enjoyable movie. The production is indeed rich and elegant in its production design, and cinematography. The costumes however are fine, but lack a certain panache and glamour we have grown to admire in past Agatha Christie films, such as those designed by Tony Walton, and Anthony Powell. Kenneth Branagh is such a gifted filmmaker he created a great film The music score in this film is at a high level.