I don't really see any reason to watch it instead of the David Suchet TV movie version or the previous movie version. It isn't because I'm nostalgic - no it is simply because they are vastly superior in pretty much every way. I imagine it is hard to do rehashes of these Agatha Christie mysteries at this point and I have to wonder why did Branagh bother again. I would imagine the people interested in a movie like this have largely seen the previous versions and would obviously know the story already so there would be little reason to watch it. So who is it made for and why would anyone finance this? Those that do watch find the story done in a lackluster way with forgettable acting performances. Just for example I don't think Russell Brand said a single word during the first hour of the movie. They somehow even managed to include some kind of a silly gunfight and chase scene between Poirot and the killer in this movie.

A slight spoiler perhaps (it is an ancient story at this point): Any gun experts here? I believe it was another .22 caliber the killer uses in the end. I would imagine there is no way it would have enough energy to penetrate and kill two people, but it did get me wondering is there a pistol round capable of doing that? Would for example a 5.7mm or an .50AE or .357 retain enough energy and not shatter or deform the bullet when entering the chest/back of person no: 1 to the point of still being able to mortally wound person no:2 who is right next to person no:1.

I had to turn it off when they did a 30 minute backstory on his mustache to start the film. I do love how the film looks. Old fashioned and modern at the same time. Gal Gadot needs to stop playing herself. I'll finish it off this week sometime. I remember seeing the 80s version (not Finney, but Peter Ustinov folks) and knowing who the killer was right off the bat. And one after that - Appointment with Death -- made it even easier by literally shows who the killer is by showing her famous eyes. Even as a kid I could recognize her. Nothing is ever going to live up to the 74 Murder on the Orient Express which has an amazing look and cast.

Watched this last night. It was dreary from the beginning. I was expecting more. And I couldn't believe how bad Hammer was/is as an actor. Also, the resemblance between Gadot & Ashley Judd is startling, if she hadn't spoken at all I would still think it was Judd. The same with Emma Mackey, I kept thinking it was Margot Robbie.

I enjoyed MOTOE, so thought I would like this? Nope, 4 1/2/10.

Although the cinematography was gorgeous.

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