This remake is just so-so

Hope 2022-04-23 07:04:57

The biggest shortcoming is that the villain is too short and weak. Nothing like the big bad guy. And like a nervous little bastard, not calm, talking impatiently with people, no deterrent, giving people the feeling of jumping up and down, running around, not like a rich and profiteer at all. The original film had a dialogue between the villain and the detective. Not speculative, the villain slips away through the darkness of the tunnel car; it's a very subtle place. It's more dramatic, and it can also reflect the villain's cautiousness and elusiveness. It also shows that it is not easy to kill him.

The beautiful female character in the original film is quite unforgettable, dressed luxuriously and has a delicate demeanor. The woman in this remake can only be said to be average, without the feeling of a concubine.

Of course, the film also has a good point, that is, the soundtrack. The rhythm is no longer the thrilling and humorous feel of the original film. But always tragic. In addition, with the help of computer special effects, the magnificent shots of the train crossing the mountains are also unmatched by the old movies.

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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.