TUTTCHOOCIAO

Murder is afoot and a hand shake away says Mr. H.!

Poirot’s logical mind- which is very much like Mr. Holmes’s- wins over confusing double clues and hidden messages in this eternal classic of a movie.

All aboard clues and all, on the express to heaven or hell- if you will excuse the pun.

Justice is served best at the end of the film when confessions come forth because of guilt as well as discoveries, post investigations.

Poirot leads with his methodical mind from point to point.

The filmic scenery is grandiose; ranging from snowy hills to atmospheric cabins, and from clear cut backgrounds to stylish camera lens cloudy effects.

The characters are ‘Clue’ movie type ones, ranging from the maid to the cook to other type characters.

In my opinion the acting is quite high end cool and groovy and the casting is just right. Depp and Michelle are well cast, but one would have hoped for a larger role for them both, especially Mr. Depp.

The costumes are Gatsby and galore type ones, glamourous and dramatic -adding to the gloomy feeling of dread, and to the escalation of events, in the classic plot line.

The complex plot is caramelized by the two main clues: the kimono and the conductor’s outfit and missing button: i.e. the sensuality of the clues in texture and colour and form add to the sweetness of this successful film.

The investigations are conducted logically and leave us on the edge of our ticketed seats.

At the denouement, the confessions bring back to mind the deductive genius of Hercule. It makes us think back to the clues –including the handkerchief, the burnt note, the fallen drugged coffee cup at the crime scene, and the many heavy or light set wounds found in the victim’s chest.

                

Knives out but then again the story ends well.