Murder on the Orient Express

Synopsis

In the 2001 adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic whodunit 'Murder on the Orient Express', the renowned detective Hercule Poirot, played by Alfred Molina, finds himself embroiled in a suspenseful murder mystery aboard the luxurious train. The story unfolds as Poirot races against time to solve a murder that has trapped the passengers on the train. With a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and motives, Poirot must unravel the intricacies of the crime to reveal the true identity of the killer. As the train hurtles through the snow-covered landscape, tensions rise, and suspicions mount in this gripping tale of deceit and betrayal.

Cast

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  Alfred Molina

  Hercule Poirot

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  Meredith Baxter

  Caroline Hubbard

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  Tasha de Vasconcelos

  Vera Rossakoff

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  Leslie Caron

  Miss Alvarado

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  Amira Casar

  Helena von Strauss

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  Nicolas Chagrin

  Pierre Michel

Reviews

Despite its star-studded cast and impressive production design, the 2001 version of 'Murder on the Orient Express' received mixed reviews. While some critics praised Alfred Molina's portrayal of Poirot and the film's visually stunning recreation of the iconic train, others felt that the pacing was slow and the plot lacked suspense. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 3.7/10, with critics noting that the film failed to capture the tension and intrigue of Christie's novel. IMDb users rated it at 5.1/10, with some praising the performances but criticizing the adaptation's departure from the source material. Overall, 'Murder on the Orient Express' is a visually appealing but flawed interpretation of a beloved mystery classic.