Autistic Reviewers Opinion Of This Movie.

Rating: 5/10 (13 November 2017)

Having seen the 1974 one with Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot and the 2010 television version with David Suchet...this one just felt pointless and unnecessary. You all know the plot so there's no need to go into what the story is about. There was just something about this film that just didn't work. The pace of the film was way off...it leaves you bored and not making you feel like you want more or sending chills down your spine etc. You just can't wait for the movie to end. There's honestly no difference from this one compared to the original, no changes are made except for how the train stops. The CGI was very bad and it makes the 1974 one look like it had the best effects ever. Kenneth Branagh being the director felt wrong and out of place, not that we've seen other directed movies he's done but with this he just doesn't capture the imagination like he could have.
We have all these great actors (one of them being Oscar Winner Judi Dench, and several other Oscar nominated actors) and they all seem wasted. As a movie where all the characters have to be well written and crafted and likable or interesting we don't seem to care about any of them. Not the actors fault it's just the director Kenneth Branagh failing to bring them to life. In the 1974 version they all got brought to life. The only actress that shines here is Star Wars's Daisy Ridley as Miss Mary Debenham. She brought so much energy to her role that it's obvious that Ridley is talented and is rising to be one of the greatest actresses! All in all it's not that bad, but it just wasn't really necessary to be made. Maybe see it at a cheap theater, or rent it when it comes out on DVD. Our opinion is to stick to the 1974 version. 2/5 stars. Jay and Nick- The Autistic Reviewers.