Thoughts on: Murder on the Orient Express
The recent Murder on the Orient Express , directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh and adapted from Agatha Christie's novel of the same name, left me with mixed feelings. Please note that this piece will include SPOILERS , so if you plan on watching the film, please wait with reading this. How many award-winning actors can we fit into one train cart? Answer: many. First and foremost, I'd like to talk about the acting. The star studded cast - including Dame Judi Dench, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz - all did a very solid job at playing their respective roles. Their eccentric elements were very well portrayed and I did feel as if every character had a unique element to it. Their style of acting was reminiscent of that seen on a theatre stage, old school in a way that was both interesting to watch, which I found befitting given the era in which the film is set, as well as the history of the original novel as well. Another, small thing that I enjoyed was
