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A marvelous Marple! -- Chicago Sun Times
There are whimsical touches throughout these mysteries -- San Francisco Chronicle, November 30, 2007
"A thoroughly enjoyable series" -- Library Journal
Christie fans have a treat in store -- The Hollywood Reporter
Funny, lively and richly appointed, these mysteries are totally, unexpectedly fun. -- E! Online
So impressive, you'd be barmy to miss them. -- EW.com (Entertainment Weekly)
The best of Britain all lined up to guest in these four frighteningly fun mysteries. -- EW.com
The episodes themselves are visually arresting, really lush and beautiful. -- Julia Buckley blog
Very Good - Terrific guest stars. -- San Francisco Chronicle, October 2007
There are whimsical touches throughout these mysteries -- San Francisco Chronicle, November 30, 2007
"A thoroughly enjoyable series" -- Library Journal
Christie fans have a treat in store -- The Hollywood Reporter
Funny, lively and richly appointed, these mysteries are totally, unexpectedly fun. -- E! Online
So impressive, you'd be barmy to miss them. -- EW.com (Entertainment Weekly)
The best of Britain all lined up to guest in these four frighteningly fun mysteries. -- EW.com
The episodes themselves are visually arresting, really lush and beautiful. -- Julia Buckley blog
Very Good - Terrific guest stars. -- San Francisco Chronicle, October 2007
Product Description
As seen on the PBS Mystery! series
Though they might be fooled by her delicate exterior, criminals underestimate Agatha Christie's mild-mannered spinster sleuth at their peril! In the expert care of acclaimed actress Geraldine McEwan (Vanity Fair, The Magdalene Sisters), the beloved Miss Marple takes on new vibrance as a "worldly lady with a past, full of fun and mischief" (London Times).
In her golden years, Miss Marple blends into the scenery of her elegant surroundings. All the better to observe the foibles of human nature that lead to evil -- and to surprise one and all when she solves crimes that baffle the professionals. Rich with period detail, these all-new adaptations feature stellar supporting casts, including Richard E. Grant, Amanda Burton, Eileen Atkins, Saffron Burrows, Greg Wise, Martine McCutcheon, Francesca Annis, Peter Davison, Jane Seymour, and Juliet Stevenson. "Spectacular" -- DVD Talk
The Mysteries
Nemesis
Towards Zero
At Bertram’s Hotel
Ordeal by Innocence
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES include photo galleries, Agatha Christie bio, and cast filmographies.
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By egreetham
Format:DVD
Geraldine McEwen is a wonderful actress, but the current BBC production doesn't serve her well. Everything is wonderful except the scripts, which are often ludicrous. With such wonderful material as the Marple novels, why do the screen writers deviate from them so gratuitously, often turning the plots into gibberish? Try the Joan Hickson Marple films. With no disrespect to Ms. McEwen, Ms. Hickson was the perfect Jane, and the plots of these Christie stories were not nearly so badly mauled.
109 of 129 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Now, I have to say right off, that, even though I appreciated Geraldine McEwen's portrayal much more, the scriptwriters had her saying the most hilariously inane things--unfortunately the viewer is tempted to laugh in all the wrong places, despite her excellent performance. No one on the production staff seemed the least bit concerned with historical or literary accuracy. It makes you sigh for what could have been.
Also ironic is the appearance of perhaps an anti-clergy slant, since Miss Marple was the daughter of an Anglican vicar. Earlier we saw at least one alcoholic rector, and now we have presented to us a), a society matron in the book Nemesis changed into a murderously obsessed nun for television; and b), a character changed from the kind, gentle Canon Pennyfather in the novel of At Bertram's Hotel to a crazed Nazi war criminal masquerading as an Anglican priest.
Nor is the QUIET, efficiently run establishment of understated elegance in the novel anywhere to be seen; it is a place of utter chaos invaded by an American jazz band (which Miss Marple seems to relish; she's almost snapping her finger to the beat--"Yeah man"). Yikes! By changing and inventing all the characters for the TV series while keeping some basic thread of the original plot, the viewer gets the worst of both worlds: Everything but the ending is now a surprise.
Which brings us to the most hilarious bit of all: In Bertram's Hotel, when Miss Marple asks Jane, the chambermaid, if she and the chief inspector are going to get married after discovering romance, the young woman says, "Oh no, we're just going to live together; that's how it's done these days" (remember, this is 1952); and even more roll-on-the-floor funny is Miss Marple's reply: "That's not what I would have done at your age, but I probably would now."
Oh yes. Little ladylike Miss Marple shacking up with the (not even very handsome) chief inspector. Good lord--where will the scriptwriters go from there? That's the REAL mystery.
Also ironic is the appearance of perhaps an anti-clergy slant, since Miss Marple was the daughter of an Anglican vicar. Earlier we saw at least one alcoholic rector, and now we have presented to us a), a society matron in the book Nemesis changed into a murderously obsessed nun for television; and b), a character changed from the kind, gentle Canon Pennyfather in the novel of At Bertram's Hotel to a crazed Nazi war criminal masquerading as an Anglican priest.
Nor is the QUIET, efficiently run establishment of understated elegance in the novel anywhere to be seen; it is a place of utter chaos invaded by an American jazz band (which Miss Marple seems to relish; she's almost snapping her finger to the beat--"Yeah man"). Yikes! By changing and inventing all the characters for the TV series while keeping some basic thread of the original plot, the viewer gets the worst of both worlds: Everything but the ending is now a surprise.
Which brings us to the most hilarious bit of all: In Bertram's Hotel, when Miss Marple asks Jane, the chambermaid, if she and the chief inspector are going to get married after discovering romance, the young woman says, "Oh no, we're just going to live together; that's how it's done these days" (remember, this is 1952); and even more roll-on-the-floor funny is Miss Marple's reply: "That's not what I would have done at your age, but I probably would now."
Oh yes. Little ladylike Miss Marple shacking up with the (not even very handsome) chief inspector. Good lord--where will the scriptwriters go from there? That's the REAL mystery.
71 of 84 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Ever since season 1, I have enjoyed the cinematography of this new Jane Marple series, and the production design. The colors are eye-popping, the costumes over-the-top, the acting arch and stylized (I wonder if Ken Russell, who had a key role in an episode of Season 1, had anything to do with that). I bought Season 2 and 3 as soon as they came out on DVD, and I have to say that Season 3 has turned out to be a laughable disappointment.
The production values are still here, the series continues to provide an extra paycheck for unemployed British acting greats, but the writing has wandered away from the Christie novels and ended up in a soap opera somewhere. The dialogue is stilted and unbelievable, Miss Marple behaves more and more out of character, and the plots are changed out of all recognition, and not for the better.
In some misguided attempt to make the stories more "modern" and "interesting," the writers dream up the most ludicrous stereotyped characters - murderous nuns (yes, there's a nasty anti-religious theme through this Season), Nazis on the lam, drunken novelists, an oily-haired gigolo - and have them commit bizarre actions, such as switch bodies so that characters thought to be dead aren't really dead at all, or commit suicide with a piece of statuary. Or better yet, stage a shootout in olde London town! If it weren't so disappointing, it would be funny.
In Season 4, I suggest a new episode - Miss Marple investigates the murder of a fine series of Agatha Christie mysteries, perpetrated by a gang of postmodern hacks.
The production values are still here, the series continues to provide an extra paycheck for unemployed British acting greats, but the writing has wandered away from the Christie novels and ended up in a soap opera somewhere. The dialogue is stilted and unbelievable, Miss Marple behaves more and more out of character, and the plots are changed out of all recognition, and not for the better.
In some misguided attempt to make the stories more "modern" and "interesting," the writers dream up the most ludicrous stereotyped characters - murderous nuns (yes, there's a nasty anti-religious theme through this Season), Nazis on the lam, drunken novelists, an oily-haired gigolo - and have them commit bizarre actions, such as switch bodies so that characters thought to be dead aren't really dead at all, or commit suicide with a piece of statuary. Or better yet, stage a shootout in olde London town! If it weren't so disappointing, it would be funny.
In Season 4, I suggest a new episode - Miss Marple investigates the murder of a fine series of Agatha Christie mysteries, perpetrated by a gang of postmodern hacks.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marple Fan
Love Geraldine McEwan's Marple character above all others as she fits so snugly into the role. Agatha Christie's plots always hold the odd twist, so are fun to read and watch. Read more
Published 2 days ago by James C. Boyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
I want her on my case
I really enjoy the Miss Marple series on Prime, you never miss anything, you just play it back! Go Jane!
Published 2 days ago by CHRISTINE D., BX
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is Real Agatha Christie
These plots have real meat to them and well acted. I think Geraldine McEwan is the best Ms Marple apart from Margret Rutherford.
Published 3 days ago by F. Zell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Miss Marple after the bad guys
Miss Marple with Geraldine McEwan is a great place to spend the evening. Her gentle ways and knowing eyes. You can't go wrong..
Published 6 days ago by muddyboots
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Wonderful, wonderful show, Geraldine McEwan does a great job as Miss Marple. Which she did more seasons, than only three
Published 16 days ago by dennis m thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
never tire of Miss Marple
I like the original stories themselves. I have found all four of the actresses who have played the character excellent in her own way.. Read more
Published 17 days ago by 55Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Christie Fan
Though I prefer Joan Hickson's Miss Marple, I enjoy a good Agatha Chistie mystery. Of course David Suchet's Poirot is still #1
Published 17 days ago by James Kevin Gorospe
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a marvel, Miss Marple!
I guess the only thing I'd change about this Miss Marple, is to dress her a bit more stylish. But her character, mannerisims are spot on, and letting us know that she once had a... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Catherine B. Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Marple
Not quite as good as some of the original series. I have watched everything that has come out on Marple. Same stories but a different slant, still fun though.
Published 19 days ago by Fred Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Marple ever!!
I've always loved Agatha but Geraldine McEwan just IS Miss Marple.You just can't do better than this! I've seen 'em all. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Kathleen M. Roonry
