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Director:
Andy Wilson
Writers:
Agatha Christie (novel)
Paul Rutman (screenplay)
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Release Date:
19 July 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Mystery
Plot:
Miss Marple is requested to help her old friend Carrie-Louise, the loving wife of benign philanthropist Lewis Serrocold... more | add synopsis
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Christie uses theatrical illusions in her plotting... more (11 total)

Cast

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Julia McKenzie ... Miss Marple

Elliot Cowan ... Wally Hudd
Emma Griffiths Malin ... Gina Elsworth

Joan Collins ... Ruth Van Rydock
Penelope Wilton ... Carrie Louise Serrocold

Brian Cox ... Lewis Serrocold
Jordan Long ... Whitstable Ernest
Sarah Smart ... Mildred

Maxine Peake ... Jolly Bellever
Alexei Sayle ... Dr. Maverick
Liam Garrigan ... Stephen Restarick

Tom Payne ... Edgar Lawson
Nigel Terry ... Christian Gulbrandsen
Ian Ogilvy ... Johnny Restarick
Alex Jennings ... Inspector Curry
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Agatha Christie: Marple - They Do It with Mirrors (Australia)
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Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
Australia:M
Company:
Chorion more

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Movie Connections:
Remake of Murder with Mirrors (1985) (TV) more

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13 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
Christie uses theatrical illusions in her plotting..., 19 July 2009
7/10
Author: Neil Doyle from U.S.A.

This is one of the better Miss Marple adaptations starring JULIA McKENZIE as the clever sleuth who solves a few murders while helping detectives solve the case.

Without giving the plot away, it's safe to say that THEY DO IT WITH MIRRORS refers to the old theatrical expression used to explain theater magic. Here it becomes a vital part of the plot, the revelation of which should come as no great surprise to mystery fans.

BRIAN COX is fine in the central role of Louis Serrocold and all of the other British players are well cast. McKenzie seems to be settling into her role with ease and comfort, but her ability to see through a maze of relationships and clues remains a bit far fetched. Nevertheless, the story has enough ingredients to hold one's interest until the solution is revealed.

Well worth watching, especially for Marple fans. The only false note is JOAN COLLINS' flamboyant performance as Ruth. Her opening scene, especially, with Miss Marple is poorly written and directed.

Trivia note: ELLIOT COWAN who plays the American Wally, is (excuse the expression) a dead ringer for Heath Ledger--even has some of his mannerisms. Incredible likeness.

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