I really rather enjoyed Murder on the Orient Express, and so was looking forward to this follow up, however was left altogether disappointed.
After a wholly unnecessary first 10 minutes, we finally get going with the movie proper, which is torturously slow for its first hour. There is far too long to wait until we actually get a death on the Nile. I'm all for a slow build up and scene setting, but it just felt very pedestrian and strained in this film.
The final act leading up to the reveal is rather more exciting, but unfortunately the reveal itself is rather predictable and not overly complex or satisfying, meaning the film ends on a bit of an underwhelming note.
The ensemble cast is hit and miss, with so many dodgy accents and ultimately a rather bland collection of characters.
What this film does have going for it is a pretty well executed tone. It strikes plenty of the right notes in creating a satisfying murder mystery vibe at its core, its just a shame that this couldn't be built on.
Disappointing, but just about fun enough when it does get going to make a watch somewhat worthwhile.
After a wholly unnecessary first 10 minutes, we finally get going with the movie proper, which is torturously slow for its first hour. There is far too long to wait until we actually get a death on the Nile. I'm all for a slow build up and scene setting, but it just felt very pedestrian and strained in this film.
The final act leading up to the reveal is rather more exciting, but unfortunately the reveal itself is rather predictable and not overly complex or satisfying, meaning the film ends on a bit of an underwhelming note.
The ensemble cast is hit and miss, with so many dodgy accents and ultimately a rather bland collection of characters.
What this film does have going for it is a pretty well executed tone. It strikes plenty of the right notes in creating a satisfying murder mystery vibe at its core, its just a shame that this couldn't be built on.
Disappointing, but just about fun enough when it does get going to make a watch somewhat worthwhile.