First time watching Agatha Christie's work

Garnett 2022-04-20 09:02:41

The first time I heard about British detective novel writer Agatha Christie was in Detective Conan. Hattori Heiji's favorite mystery novel was Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express".

This movie was the first time I saw Agatha Christie's work. I haven't read the book or the original 1974 movie, so I think it's a good one, please forgive those who have read the book and watched the original movie and complained about the movie.

The impression that Detective Poirot left me in this film is gloomy, thoughtful and not being discovered by others, but at the same time able to see through the hearts of others.

It is said that the character of Polo in the original book is constructed to be humorous, firm, free and easy, and lovable, but in this one, Polo appears vulnerable, hesitant, and struggling when praying, arguing, and finally lying to the police. The difference in the construction of Polo's characters is what makes everyone dissatisfied with the film the most.

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Extended Reading

Murder on the Orient Express quotes

  • Greta Ohlsson: There is a higher justice than the rule of law, monsieur!

    Hercule Poirot: Then you let *God* administer it... not *you*!

    Greta Ohlsson: And when he doesn't? When he creates a Hell on Earth for those wronged? When priests who are supposed to act in his name forgive what must never be forgiven? Jesus said, "Let those without sin throw the first stone."

    Hercule Poirot: Oui!

    Greta Ohlsson: Well, we were without sin, monsieur! *I* was without sin!

  • Mary Debenham: You said of the woman in Istanbul that she knew the rules of her culture and knew what breaking them would mean. So did Cassetti.

    Hercule Poirot: [harshly] And so do you!

    Mary Debenham: When you've been denied justice... you are incomplete. It feels that God has abandoned you in a stark place. I asked God... I think we all did... what we should do, and he said do what is right. And I thought if I did, it would make me complete again.

    Hercule Poirot: [coldly] And are you?

    Mary Debenham: [long pause, then] But I did what was right.