How to sort out the relationship between the characters in the drama "Murder on the Orient Express"?

"Murder on the Orient Express" is a work created in the 1930s by Agatha Christie, one of the greatest writers in the history of detective literature and known as the "Queen of Detective Novels". Now, Kenneth Branagh, the British director and Shakespearean drama master who directed "Thor" and "Cinderella", will bring it to the big screen again on November 10, 2017. It is worth mentioning that director Branagh will also play the protagonist of this work.

Story synopsis; the film tells the story of a great detective who cleverly solves a murder mystery on the Orient Express. Poirot boarded the Orient Express and was awakened three times during the night. Early the next morning, he found that Rachel, a wealthy American businessman on the same train, had been murdered. The deceased was stabbed 12 times. Poirot successfully uncovered a strange case of "collective revenge" based on the various suspicious signs he observed and the interrogation of people in the car, as well as the 12-person jury system implemented in the United States and other situations.

A list of highlights; for viewers who have not watched "Murder on the Orient Express", it is difficult not to find this movie exciting. Because the script itself is derived from the novel itself, which is very excellent, has a complete structure and clear logic. For readers who have already read this novel or watched the two previous remakes of the movie, the value of this movie is more reflected in the director's audio-visual language coordination and the actors' interpretation of the characters.

1. Props and technology

Speaking of "immersive movie viewing experience", I believe everyone feels familiar. Yes, "Dunkirk" directed by Nolan, which was released this year, once used "immersive movie viewing experience" as a major selling point. It was shot on 65mm film, giving it super majestic visuals and a sense of immersion. This time, "Murder on the Orient Express" also used the same shooting equipment, with extremely high picture accuracy, higher color saturation, and the ultimate visual effects experience.

In addition to using expensive shooting machines, the director also took great pains in setting up the scenery. In order to pursue better effects, the director built a highly restored Istanbul station and market, two Orient Express trains, a 30-ton locomotive, a nine-meter-high mountain, and created a 200-meter-wide snow scene. This is enough to see the director's intentions.

2. All-star cast

It must be said that Agatha Christie is really famous in the history of world literature. This novel calls for Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe...each actor can play an entire movie alone. Movie.

3. The director is also the starring role

Kenneth Branagh is good at shooting romantic love themes and thrillers. In his early years, he shot a series of movies adapted from Shakespeare's plays, including "As You Like It" and " Hamlet" etc. On the other hand, his ability to control the scene and his profound accumulation of literature and art attracted the attention of Hollywood film producers.

At the same time, he is also an actor who has withstood the test of stage plays. In order to play Poirot well this time, he also made a lot of preparations. In addition to specially designing "the most elegant beard in England" in Poirot's original work, he also listened to 27 different English recordings, and even hired a dialect coach to train him with a Belgian accent three times a week to make himself and Poirot. Luo prototype is close.