Murder on the Orient Express - 東方快車謀殺案

Murder on the Orient Express (東方快車謀殺案) is an 2017 film. The movie is directed and starred by Kenneth Branagh as Agatha Christie's most famous detective, Hercule Poirot. The supporting cast include Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley.

The story begins with Hercule's solving a crime. He gets on a train to retire back in Europe only to be entangled with a murder on the Orient Express. At this point, everyone is a suspect and the adventure begins with finding out who it is. A game of Clue on the big screen starts. Will Hercule's be able to solve the crime before they end their ride?

This movie was well made with a very experience cast. All the folks involved with this film would be considered for every drama oriented movies before and after this one. Which makes the movie very slick and polished. BUT the story was very hard to follow and I don't really know Hercule's much. The film makers assume you're at least familiar with his legendary status. Because no matter how much they sit him up as the detective of extraordinary talent, it doesn't really fly. For me, I was entertained while I watched, but wouldn't watch again or recommend to my friends.

Pirates of the Caribbean:On Stranger Tides - 加勒比海盜 神鬼奇航:幽靈海

Pirates of the Caribbean:On Stranger Tides (加勒比海盜 神鬼奇航:幽靈海) is an 2011 film from Disney. The movie stars Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz. The supporting cast includes Geoffrey Rush and Ian McShane. This movie is without Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, whom appeared as co-stars in the first three of this film series. This is the fourth movie in the film series.

Jack Sparrow tries to rescue his first captain in England. In a failed attempt, he piggy backs on a quest to find the fountain of youth. Along the way, Sparrow makes a uneasy alliance with Cruz's character Angelica and Angelica's father, Blackbeard, played by McShane. There they go on their quest to find the fountain. However, its like a a treasure hunt and they have to collect artifacts for a ritual at the fountain. However, on this quest, they are not the only ones. The spanish and brits are both on their quest too. Who will make it their first and how can Sparrow survive and live another day!

The movie was actually pretty entertaining for me. I had read so many negative reviews that I thought it was going to suck really bad. Which it didn't. It was entertaining and fun to watch. Being a long time fan of Depp (from the 21 Jumpstreet days) and love his rendition of Sparrow. Maybe if you go in with such low expectations as I, you might like it!