For someone who grew up on the 1974 film version with Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot and an all-star cast including the likes of Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Martin Balsam, John Gielgud, Sean Connery, Wendy Hiller, Anthony Perkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark, and Michael York; the idea of a new version left me very worried. I am so happy to be wrong!
Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot and directs this magnificent adaptation of Agatha Christie's acclaimed novel with another all-star cast including the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Leslie Odom, Jr., Tom Bateman, Penelope Cruz, Josh Gad, Johnny Depp, Derek Jacobi, Judi Dench, and Willem Dafoe. In this version, 20th Century Fox (their last film before the big Disney takeover) has delivered an epic film that reminded me of the films of my childhood and of the golden age of Hollywood. Kudos to everyone involved for a job well done.
One thing that stood out for me, besides the magnificent performances by one incredible cast, is the deep human aspect that was played up, particularly with the ending. This film packs a wallop and I was left in tears at the end of this film. I am so grateful for Kenneth Branagh, the brilliant screenwriter, Micheal Green, for delving deeper into the emotional ramifications of this story. Agatha Christie was truly a great writer and this adaptation has done justice to the source material as well as paying great tribute to the talent of Ms. Christie! Don't miss this film!
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