It is smart, likable, funny and lifted by a trio of great performances.

Uncomplicated, simple, enjoyable, engaging, heartwarming and just plain likable, with moments of true beauty.

A bit of a mess; unscary, with a muddled plot and inconsistent tone.

Scorsese has given this forgotten piece of history the respect it deserves. It is another remarkable achievement in a career full of them.

A compelling, well-made, movie, with an effective setting and a strong performance from Julia Garner.

I liked it, yet it feels like it could’ve been a lot more.

It works okay as a fast-paced retelling of a captivating series of events. It just doesn’t really have anything to say about them.

It is pretty uneven, with a handful of strong bright spots and a bunch of derivative creature scenes that drag it down.

Branagh tries something truly different and it makes for the most compelling of his Poirot adaptations.

It is touching and sweet. It is also meandering and unconvincing.