Murder On The Orient Express (1974) ****

Simply put, Sidney Lumet's 1974 film of Agatha's Christie's 1934 novel Murder On The Orient Express is one of the best adaptations of one of the best whodunits ever written. The absolutely stacked ensemble is perfectly cast, the shots are well staged, and the whole affair is terribly fun. I know there is a lot of love for Peter Ustinov's portrayal of Belgian detective Hercule Poirot but I've always loved and preferred Albert Finney's lone outing in the role. Having read eleven of the Poirot mysteries, including the titular one of this review, Finney's performance is very much in line with how I imagine the character when I'm reading the novels. Lumet's version of the story will always remain a favorite—a film I can put on at virtually any time and enjoy immensely.

You can find my Sidney Lumet Feature Films Ranked list here.

You can find my Top 20 Directors list here.