The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
Crime · Drama · TV Movie · 1992
A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not so sure. She sets out to discover the true identity of the killer before he or she can strike again.
Movie details
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
1992 Crime · Drama · TV Movie 1h 46m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.4 / 10
Community rating
A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not so sure. She sets out to discover the true identity of the killer before he or she can strike again.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Norman Stone
Written by
T.R. Bowen
Joan Hickson
Miss Marple
Claire Bloom
Marina Gregg
Barry Newman
Jason Rudd
Norman Rodway
Dr. Gilchrist
J
John Cassady
Giuseppe Murano
David Horovitch
Superintendent Slack
John Castle
Detective Inspector Craddock
Court is in session
Put Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.