Shot on 65mm film, the visuals are crisp and expansive ( Agatha Christie Wiki ).
With the train stuck and the killer still on board, Poirot must interrogate a diverse group of elite passengers, including: Judi Dench The Widow: Michelle Pfeiffer The Governess: Daisy Ridley The Professor: Willem Dafoe 🎨 Visuals and Style One of the film's strongest assets is its sheer beauty.
The train's interiors are breathtakingly elegant, capturing 1930s luxury perfectly ( Medium ). Murder on the Orient Express(2017)
While the ending remains the same, some "action" scenes were added that purists felt didn't fit the original book's tone. 💡 Final Thoughts
Unlike the 1974 version, Branagh’s Poirot is more conflicted and human, grappling with the morality of justice ( Willow and Thatch ). What didn't: Shot on 65mm film, the visuals are crisp
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.
If you love a cozy mystery with incredible production value, this trip on the Orient Express is definitely worth your time. 🕵️♂️✨ While the ending remains the same, some "action"
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: