A couple of quickies today's visit to the cinema:
Murder on the Orient Express – I haven't read Agatha Chris's novel and surprisingly knew nothing about the story prior to watching the film, something I tried hard to maintain when I booked the tickets last week, so it was refreshing to watch a murder mystery unfold without any knowledge of how it finishes. It is a beautifully designed and filmed movie, with exceptional cinematography, and the all-star cast (Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Derek Jacobi, Willem Defoe, Daisy Ridley) are all near the top of their games.
Paddington 2 – I was a little sceptical about this because I love the first film, but I needn't have worried as it is equally as endearing, funny and involving. I laughed, I cried, and I wouldn't be averse to a third instalment in the series.
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