Yes, you can't dismiss this classic on the basis of a few flaws, but this movie will give at most three stars at most, but as far as Grandma's original book is concerned - a few stars, I'll give a few.
It goes without saying that Granny's original work is already the third version of the movie adapted from [East Express], but this [East Express] is a bit "weird".
? Talking about the cast, the director of the film is the famous British stage actor Kenneth Branagh, who just played a handsome officer in Nolan's [Dunkirk].
And don't worry - here comes Depp, Willem Dafoe and Latin beauty Penelope Cruz, actress Judi Dench, needless to say, a sack of acquaintances, "Star Wars" new actress Daisy Ridley is also here, and Lord De in the British drama is also there, and the most amazing one is Michelle Pfeiffer. 30 years ago, she created the most classic one - Catwoman - image. A particularly feminine woman, although she is old now, she still retains her charm.
? From the point of view of filming, this remake does not have the original feel. I have to admit that when I watched Poirot's straightforward interrogation of the suspects, I still couldn't hold back yawning, but the climax of the film is amazing. Shockingly, the whole rhythm rose rapidly from the shot fired by the doctor to the climax of the [Last Supper]. I have to say, Lord Ken is quite creative.
⚒ Worse—(I have to admit, whether reading the book or the movie, I was in tears, but that was because of the feelings of the book, not the movie), so the rather disappointing point appeared— This is a more "subversive" American remake, who is Agatha? She is the queen of reasoning. Anyone who has read the original book probably knows what she wants, but she almost thought she was watching Sherlock Holmes.
It is extremely disrespectful to confuse either grandma and Holmes and forcibly implant each other's characters.
? Core question: The whole film can clearly feel that the director and the star are trying to highlight the image of Poirot's detective, but unfortunately the force is too strong. You must know that the essence of Grandma's detective story lies in the interpretation of the group drama. You are a bunch of Poirot's detective image. The camera, how did it get rid of all living beings?
You must know: Granny's mystery novels are never Conan Doyle-style details based on physical evidence inference. She pays attention to people's hearts. She grasps the loopholes of suspects through the manifestation of psychological warfare such as playing hard-to-get and retreating to advance. A lovely old lady who attaches great importance to feelings.
⛏ It’s hard to laugh or cry: Poirot in Granny’s writing likes to use friendly conversations to analyze the hearts of characters. His character has always been peaceful, even polite to the point of helplessness, but he only thinks: Ai, this old man is really cute.
But Poirot in this movie - OK, the great detective in this movie, it's just ridiculous, detective, breaking doors, tracking, fighting, not to mention proficient in everything, this reasoning ability is also strong, that In the original book, the amiable and lovable, wise and ignorant and lovely evidence and reasoning are gone. This remake of [East Express] is simply a poisonous tongue and anti-social who lives at 221 Baker Street, London, and the house number is 221, calculating all the time. Close-up of Sherlock Holmes, but with an extra moustache.
? A very powerful point: the intriguing last ten minutes of the scene - [The Last Supper], is enough to kill other commercial blockbusters in seconds. The scene in the last half hour is the most critical point to improve the score of the whole movie. It can be said that it is really pale and powerless, but the layout of the actors under this lens, especially the acting of Catwoman, is really moving.
The director's skill as a senior Shakespeare drama master in the truth scene is vividly reflected. The stage play is arranged to watch people who are heartbroken, and the visual tension and artistic value are perfectly integrated into the film lens.
⚙️ So, is it still attractive for a story whose ending, structure, overall framework, and even the investigation process have already been known, and is it worth watching again?
The answer is yes.
I recommend watching this movie, but I hope you watch it with questions.
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