RATED: Murder on the Orient Express is rated M for Mature Themes
AUDIENCE: This is definitely one for armchair detectives.
WHAT’S GOOD: The art direction of Murder on the Orient Express is gorgeous and the film is simply crammed with A-list actors – Daisy Ridley, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench, Willem Defoe … plus Kenneth Brannagh who directs AND wears the most outrageous moustache as Hercule Poirot.
WHAT’S NOT: The pace is so fast moving you might find it hard to follow the case. Best to sit back and enjoy the ride. There are also some extra ‘action’ scenes that have been added to the storyline that seem a bit out of place.
SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING: When the truth is finally revealed, the film actually wonders whether we have the right to judge, whether the villain is really evil – a very 21st century question, when you consider someone WAS murdered, after all.
RELEASE DATE: Murder on the Orient Express is in cinemas now
Mark Hadley
Mark Hadley is a professional writer and media commentator with nearly 30 years of experience across film, television, and print. He has written for major broadcasters including the ABC, SBS, BBC, and PBS, and specialises in cultural analysis with a particular focus on film and television. Mark reviews movies and pop culture for Hope 103.2 and is a published author and regular public speaker on media and culture.
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