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Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Movie Review

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Official Poster In today’s world, where major studios are always pushing for an action-packed franchise or working on a new super-hero sequel, Murder on the Orient Express emerges as a solid, well thought out film, adapted from the book series written by crime-mystery adept Agatha Christie . The story follows French detective Hercule Poirot, played by Kenneth Branagh (who also takes up the directorial mantle), as he unravels what seems to be impossible lawless conundrums. Poirot's inner cogs are rotating, which means a mystery is upon us! Poirot had just solved a case concerning the Western Wall in plain Israel and is immediately called in to figure out yet another one. In order to do so, he must jump on board the Orient Express and travel to his desired destination. Everything is going as expected and even the eggs were perfect (trust me, you’ll know it when you see it) until a passenger is killed. Everyone is a suspect and Poirot, who needed some much deser

It (2017) Movie Review

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Pennywise is looking at you, right now! Once the school time comes to a halt and the summer vacations are finally at reach, what should one do in order to maximize the fun? Forming and integrating a group whose common denominator is being afraid sounds like an awesome choice, am I right? No? What about banding together with a group of friends to fight a demonic entity in the form of a shapeshifting clown? Still a no? Well, that is precisely what happens in one of the finest Stephen King ’s adaptations to the silver screen in the recent years. Oh, hi there, spooky clown in the sewers! Can I have my boat back? It is usually said a horror picture is as good as its antagonist. So, naturally, it all comes down to whether or not Pennywise the Dancing Clown works. Long story short, Bill SkarsgĂ„rd portrays the character in a strong and convincing manner. The murderous clown is, for the most part, a menacing figure, but he sometimes comes off as funny in a creepy and weird