Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

 

 

When a murder occurs on the train on which he's traveling, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. 

 

An Agatha Christie adaptation and a remake complete with a contemporary star cast simply adds production value and pace to the familiar plot, but not much more; still, it's entertaining, and has a nice touch casting Johnny Depp as the behated victim.

 

First Lines: Agatha Christie - N or M?

Tommy Beresford removed his overcoat in the hall of the flat.

First Lines: Agatha Christie - An Autobiography

One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life is to have a happy childhood.

First Lines: Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

It was five o'clock on a winter's morning in Syria.

First Lines: Agatha Christie - The Witness for the Prosecution

Mr. Mayherne adjusted his pince-nez and cleared his throat with a little dry-as-dust cough that was wholly typical of him.

From my vaults: Agatha Christie

Bio:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie

First Lines: Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Affair at Styles

The intense interest aroused in the public by what was known at the time as "The Styles Case" has now somewhat subsided.

The Alphabet Murders (1965)

The Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.

Fairly amusing Agatha Christie spoof, old-fashioned and good-natured entertainment.