The Mirror Crack'd

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Hammie D I really enjoy all the 70s and 80s Agatha Christie adaptations. They may appear a little camp but honestly they are quite light hearted and fun watches and not the crazy thriller slashers / murder mysteries modern audiences are used to. They kind of take me back to simpler times. Enjoyed this very much. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Claudio C The Mirror Crack'd (1980) A Dream Cast in a Good Mystery Film (11,638 - 23 Apr 2025 - by Claudio Carvalho) In 1953, in St. Mary Mead where Miss Jane Marple (Angela Lansbury) lives, the English village is celebrating the arrival of an American company that will make a movie about Elizabeth I. Director Jason Rudd (Rock Hudson), his famous beloved wife and lead actress Marina Rudd (Elizabeth Taylor) and his efficient secretary Ella Zielinsky (Geraldine Chaplin) are the first to arrive and they organize a reception for the most influential residents. Out of the blue, producer Martin N. Fenn (Tony Curtis) and his wife and Marina’s rival Lola Brewster (Kim Novak), who will be supporting actress in the movie, arrive in the reception. Marina is talking to her fan Heather Babcock (Maureen Bennett), who tells her that saw her presentation to the American troops during World War II, kissed her and received an autograph from Marina. When Marina stumbles into Heather’s drink, she gives hers to the fan. A few minutes later, Heather falls dead, Scotland Yard Inspector Craddock (Edward Fox), who is Miss Marple’s nephew, is assigned to investigate the murder. Missa Marple and Craddock discuss the complex case, until Miss Marple resolves what happened. “The Mirror Crack'd” (1980) is a mystery film with a cast with names such as Angela Lansbury, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, Geraldine Chaplin and Kim Novak among others. Maybe this is the reason that the “professional” critics did not give good ratings for this movie. However, it is a good story, with many details that Miss Marple has observed in her final conclusion. The conclusion is great and demands attention from the viewer. My vote is seven. Title (Brazil): “A Maldição do Espelho” (“The Curse of the Mirror”) My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Grant C Dreadful daytime-style movie. Typical of the 1980 genre. Avoid Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Ben W No option to delete my review. Put the stars in the middle. sorry. Today was a Sunday 16.2.25ce Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Roy H It seemed more like a cheap daytime TV drama than a film with a star studded cast . Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/12/24 Full Review Audience Member The Mirror Crack'd (1980) is a nice take on an Agatha Christie classic. The star-studded cast, which includes Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, Kim Novak, and Tony Curtis, really helps elevate the material. The acting performances are easily the highlight of the film, and the chemistry between the actors is palpable. The screenplay is also very sharp, and the exchanges between Elizabeth Taylor and Kim Novak in particular are highly entertaining. It is a delight to see these screen legends on a little film such as this. But the movie's directorial choices are puzzling. If you're not familiar with the book, the mystery is pretty easy to solve because the director gives away the game early on. For those of us who know the story, the ending isn't much of a reveal. I think the film would have been much more suspenseful and satisfying if the clues had been presented more subtly. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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