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Murder on the Orient Express (DVD, 2004)
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Leading Role: Albert Finney,Ingrid Bergman,Jacqueline Bisset,Lauren Bacall,Martin Balsam
Director: Sidney Lumet
Rating: Rated PG
Release Date: Sep 2004
Format: DVD
UPC: 097360879049
Product ID: EPID30858625
Description: Directed by Sidney Lumet, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is the definitive adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery, which finds fastidious detective Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) investigating the murder of an unsavory millionaire...
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Murder on the Orient ExpressReview created: 12/01/06
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6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
We have all heard the saying "an all star cast," but usually it amounts at best to 3 or 4 stars. In this movie, the saying is an understatement. There is Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Belsam, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Sean Connery, John Gielgud, Anthony Perkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark and Michael York.
There is so much talent assembled for this movie, it must have been fun for these professionals just to show up for work on the set. And, they work wonderfully together. The director, Sidney Lumet, did a wonderful job in getting the most out of each actor in this movie.
Albert Finney plays the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who happens to be on "The Orient Express," a luxury passenger train, when a murder takes place. The year is 1935. Not only is this a wonderful who-done-it, the acting by the various stars is delightful. There are many individual scenes between the various characters that are intriguing in themselves. Finney is terrific in his portrait of the detective with all his idiosyncracies.
There is a murder of a rich American businessman, played by Richard Widmark. Poirot agrees to try to solve the crime prior to the Yugoslavian police get there. He undertakes the opportunity, and starts to interview the various passengers, some which are reluctant to reveal information, for personal reasons.His diligence in obtaining and understanding the clues is the core of the story. There are, or course, many people that he investigates that appear to have both a motive and an opportunity for the crime. Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for her role in this movie.
Believe me when I tell you this is one of the very best mysteries ever made. No exaggeration! This has excellent acting, direction and plot. You really don't know the conclusion until the very end. And what an ending.
An exellent Who-done-it.
There is so much talent assembled for this movie, it must have been fun for these professionals just to show up for work on the set. And, they work wonderfully together. The director, Sidney Lumet, did a wonderful job in getting the most out of each actor in this movie.
Albert Finney plays the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who happens to be on "The Orient Express," a luxury passenger train, when a murder takes place. The year is 1935. Not only is this a wonderful who-done-it, the acting by the various stars is delightful. There are many individual scenes between the various characters that are intriguing in themselves. Finney is terrific in his portrait of the detective with all his idiosyncracies.
There is a murder of a rich American businessman, played by Richard Widmark. Poirot agrees to try to solve the crime prior to the Yugoslavian police get there. He undertakes the opportunity, and starts to interview the various passengers, some which are reluctant to reveal information, for personal reasons.His diligence in obtaining and understanding the clues is the core of the story. There are, or course, many people that he investigates that appear to have both a motive and an opportunity for the crime. Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor for her role in this movie.
Believe me when I tell you this is one of the very best mysteries ever made. No exaggeration! This has excellent acting, direction and plot. You really don't know the conclusion until the very end. And what an ending.
An exellent Who-done-it.
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"A MUST FOR ANY *MYSTERY FAN*!"1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Maybe, the best cast to ever appear together in a film . . . Albert F. is @ his best . . . Train is splendid . . . superb costumes . . . excellent story . . . I can't say enough positive re: this film . . . & the DVD extras with the back story, etc. ties this up / & is well worth whatever you pay to own . . . [ dsm8488 ] . . .
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Best murder mystery
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An all-star cast headlines this wonderful Agatha Christie story. If you are looking for car chases, blood, and violence, you've come to the wrong place. This is an intriguing intellectual tale with a great twist.
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What a great Mystery!
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1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
In this academy award winning movie with Ingrad Bergman and Vanessa Redgrave, a detective is set out to resolve a stabbing. A must have for the mystery collector or Agatha Christie collector as this is loaded with mystery and drama.
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Orient expressReview created: 11/06/09
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What I like is mystery stories,because it has better characters and plots,
plus I love the WHODONIT. So there is no way I dislike it, since I know
what I want to see.
plus I love the WHODONIT. So there is no way I dislike it, since I know
what I want to see.
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Murder on the orient express
) great flick outstanding cast and costumes good old fashion who done it plot........... Detective Perot is superb
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Two Thumbs Up!!!An extremely Star-Studded cast! Very suspensful. Not a dull moment. I certainly do miss the old time murder mysteries.
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DELICIOUS CLASSICIt doesn't get any better thank this all-star cast in one of the very best Agatha Christie films. There's just nothing wrong with it.
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Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha ChristieYou gotta love them Who dun it - movies. When you think you have it figured out - then you are surprised by who did what and what was the motive. It is a good movie - one of those Sunday Afternoon Matinee movies that we all like to watch on a pleasant Sunday Afternoon.
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Murder on the Orient Express (2005,DVD)Review created: 04/04/09
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) I love the DvD. It shows some of our great actors. It is a movie full of their on Stage experience. These experience help people write english and French a lot more than they often think. The movie is like a book you cannot put down after you start to read it; also, it gets them to see it again and again not wanting to quit. Jamesxneeley
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Murder on the Orient ExpressI LOVE Agatha Christie and have all of her books. When my grandkids expressedc an interest in her after reading some of my books, I decided to start a dvd collection for them. We're all happy with my decision.
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I loved this movie as a kid and wanted a DVD copy to replace my 2 video cassette copy of the movie. Excellent picture quality, better sound.
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Murder on the Orient ExpressReview created: 05/06/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I wanted this DVD as I had just returned from an overnight trip on the Orient Express from Paris to Venice. The film looked exactly like the train, of course, since it was filmed on it. Although I saw the movie when it first came out, many years ago, I had forgotten how good the actors were and, of course, you can't beat an Agatha Christie plot! I felt as if I had bought a very good deal as the price was wonderful, the movie was great and I can see the Orient Express train whenever I want--much better than my still photos!
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Murder on the Orient ExpressReview created: 03/29/08
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Great Movie. It is nice to see the old movies. It was a gift for my husband and he really loved it.
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Murder on the Orient ExpressMovie was as good if not better than when I first saw it. Wendy Hiller is fabulous as well as all other characters. Highly recommend!
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Murder on the Orient Express (2004, DVD)Review created: 10/03/07
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Bought this as a gift for my sister. She always wanted it and likes this type of movie. It was priced reasonably and arrived in excellent condition. She enjoyed it very much.
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Murder on the Orient Express dvdReview created: 06/09/07
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This is one of my all time favorite movies and I really wanted a dvd copy -
plus this seller had a brand new dvd at a fantastic price, I always go first to
ebay now when I think of something I'd like to have. I haven't been let
down on a single item.
plus this seller had a brand new dvd at a fantastic price, I always go first to
ebay now when I think of something I'd like to have. I haven't been let
down on a single item.
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