Murder on the Orient Express: Original vs Remake - What's the Difference?

A legendary murder mystery. One famous train journey. And two star-studded adaptations of one of the greatest detective stories ever written.In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step aboard the luxurious Orient Express to compare the classic mystery Murder on the Orient Express, starring Albert Finney as the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, with the modern remake Murder on the Orient Express, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh.Based on the famous novel by Agatha Christie, the 1974 film became a beloved classic thanks to its incredible ensemble cast and faithful adaptation of one of the most famous twists in mystery fiction. Over forty years later, the 2017 remake brought the story back with modern visuals, a new interpretation of Poirot, and an all-star cast.Mart and Trev break down the iconic mystery, the performances, the clues, and the famous ending, exploring whether the remake captures the elegance and suspense of the original or takes the detective story in a new direction.Does the 1974 classic still solve the case…or does the 2017 remake uncover something new?All aboard… the mystery begins.Two long-time friends.One podcast.Welcome to The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - @LittleFoilFish Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview TIMESTAMP00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:11 Exploring the Original Murder on the Orient Express02:34 The 2017 Remake: A New Take on a Classic03:32 Comparing Performances: Finney vs. Branagh08:50 Character Dynamics and Changes12:12 Plot Differences and Continuity Errors20:22 Emotional Depth in Character Portrayals25:09 Final Thoughts on Cast and Legacy30:57 Character Development in Film Adaptations33:50 Music and Soundtrack in Film35:45 Cinematography and Filming Techniques39:08 Character Connections and Storytelling42:59 Comparative Analysis of Poirot Portrayals46:44 Adaptation of Classic Literature49:57 5 to 1: Michelle Pfeiffer58:34 Critique of Recent FilmsKEYWORDS#murderontheorientexpress #AgathaChristie #michellepfeiffer #herculepoirot #kennethbranagh #classicmystery #movieremakes #DetectiveMovies #whodunit #thedejareview