Unlike the 1974 version, Branagh’s Poirot is more conflicted and human, grappling with the morality of justice ( Willow and Thatch ). What didn't:
Some viewers found the middle act to be a bit slow or "plodding" compared to more modern thrillers ( Rotten Tomatoes ). Murder on the Orient Express(2017)
You can’t talk about this film without mentioning Poirot’s massive, double-decker mustache—a bold stylistic choice that sparked endless memes. ⚖️ The Verdict: Hit or Miss? Critics and audiences were famously divided on this one. What worked: Unlike the 1974 version, Branagh’s Poirot is more
Set in 1934, the story follows world-renowned Belgian detective (played by Branagh himself). While traveling on the luxury Orient Express, the train is stalled by an avalanche. In the dead of night, an American businessman, Edward Ratchett ( Johnny Depp ), is found murdered in his cabin. ⚖️ The Verdict: Hit or Miss
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