Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

 

 

When a murder occurs on the train on which he's traveling, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. 

 

An Agatha Christie adaptation and a remake complete with a contemporary star cast simply adds production value and pace to the familiar plot, but not much more; still, it's entertaining, and has a nice touch casting Johnny Depp as the behated victim.

The Lobster (2015)

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel,
where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.

Ambitious, absurdist satire has a great cast and some good surreal moments, but lacks any discernible humor, and it's unclear what it tries to convey; one despairs at the thought, what Buñuel would have made with its premise.

The Favourite (2018)

In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.

A sumptuously staged historical drama presented as a biting satire with excellent performances by all  three lead actresses.