Released in December 2017, The Crime of the Orient Express is a film adaptation ofAgatha Christie's famous detective novel, directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also plays the iconic role of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. The film features an impressive cast, including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley, in a tense huis clos aboard the legendary Orient Express. Between secrets and lies, Poirot must unmask a murderer among the 13 suspect passengers. The film will be available on Prime Video from October 10, 2024, offering another opportunity to dive into this thrilling mystery.
During a trip aboard the luxurious Orient Express, a crime disrupts the peace of mind of the passengers. A man, Samuel Ratchett(Johnny Depp), is found dead, stabbed several times in his cabin. Coincidence or fate, the famous detective Hercule Poirot(Kenneth Branagh) is also on board the train and is asked to investigate the murder.
The 13 remaining passengers soon become the main suspects. Each of them seems to have secrets and motivations potentially linked to the murder. As Poirot conducts his meticulous investigation, he discovers that every clue hides another mystery, and that the passengers' true intentions are far more complex than they appear.
Caught up in a race against time as the train crosses remote, snow-covered regions, Poirot will have to use all his ingenuity to discover the identity of the murderer before he strikes again. But this particular investigation could well reveal one of the most personal and unsettling cases of his career.
Le Crime de l'Orient-Express will appeal to fans of classic thrillers and thrillers where suspense reigns supreme. Fans ofAgatha Christie will find here an adaptation faithful to the original work, yet modernized to appeal to a contemporary audience. With meticulous direction and elegant aesthetics, Kenneth Branagh recreates the opulent, claustrophobic atmosphere of the train, where every passenger becomes a potential suspect.
The film's originality also lies in the psychology of its characters, each of whom plays a crucial role in solving the enigma. Hercule Poirot, played by Branagh with his famous moustache and Belgian accent, is presented here in a more human and vulnerable light, facing a moral dilemma as much as a criminal puzzle. The film will appeal to fans of mysteries like Agatha Christie's Little Murders or Knives Out for its complex plot, plot twists and ambiguous characters.
Available on Prime Video from October 10, 2024, Le Crime de l'Orient-Express is an elegant and captivating thriller that revisits one ofAgatha Christie's most famous stories. With an all-star cast and polished direction by Kenneth Branagh, this film will keep you on the edge of your seat right up to the last minute, as each character hides a secret. A must-see for fans of classic thrillers and mystery-solving.
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