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Death on the Nile
1978
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Murder on the Orient Express
1974
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I had a lot of fun with 2017's "Murder On The Orient Express"; a story I was already familiar with due to both the book itself and the 1974 film which my parents kept on a VHS tape in our home, and we would occasionally watch together as a family. Kenneth Branagh returns both as director and main character, Hercules Poirot, for the sequel, "Death On The Nile".
Is it as good? Not quite. It's a bit too long (Do we really need the origin story for Poirot's moustache?) and some of the reveals don't land as well as they should, but Branagh at least makes the endeavour suitably cinematic, and I... read
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Death of the Nile's biggest surprise is how Russell Brand can actually act an not be an irritating obnoxious individual.
Visually stunning and engrossing murder mystery although that part starts quite late. I did find the way future clues were referred to in advance very obvious, but enjoyed the denouement nonetheless. Not sure the moustache origin story was needed? Especially since the lack of scars or even bald patches on Hercule Poirot's face makes it not very credible.
I for one enjoy Kenneth Branagh as a director and as Hercule Poirot and wouldn't mind another film... read
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March 28, 2022 - by Bosporan
Overall
Rating: 7
Lavish luxuriant hues, panoramic vistas, larger-than-life apparel make this movie a veritable feast for the eyes. It is seductively beautiful enhanced by well integrated computer graphic work. The story has some tweaks to the Agatha Christie novel, most prominently the first murder is delayed deep into the story. This makes many of the early scenes somewhat slow and superfluous, rendering it a beautiful Nile travelogue. The acting and dialogue is generally good, despite the main cast being supported by an array of B-list British celebrities employed more for their box-office draw... read more Was this review helpful to you?
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