Julia McKenzie had a rather good start as Miss Marple, but her second episode is not as good as the first one. It's not bad, just decent.
Let's start with the good aspects.
. The production values of "Murder Is Easy" are great as usual. The episode is well-directed. There are some beautifully shot scenes here. The music's fantastic. Very memorable and chilly.
. The acting's good for the most part with the only exception being Shirley Henderson, who is not bad, but at times comes off a bit too moany. Julia McKenzie continues to be a very good Miss Marple. Benedict Cumberbatch, Jemma Redgrave and David Haig give fine performances. Quite liked Anna Chancellor too.
. The story has moments and the story moves in a good pace. The solution (Honoria is the killer) was surprising as well.
But...
. The dialogue is at times not exceptional agreed. The story could have been more intriguing and the characters a lot more clear. For example: I got a grip of the characters on 40th minute mark.
Overall, a fine episode.
6/10 HK.
Let's start with the good aspects.
. The production values of "Murder Is Easy" are great as usual. The episode is well-directed. There are some beautifully shot scenes here. The music's fantastic. Very memorable and chilly.
. The acting's good for the most part with the only exception being Shirley Henderson, who is not bad, but at times comes off a bit too moany. Julia McKenzie continues to be a very good Miss Marple. Benedict Cumberbatch, Jemma Redgrave and David Haig give fine performances. Quite liked Anna Chancellor too.
. The story has moments and the story moves in a good pace. The solution (Honoria is the killer) was surprising as well.
But...
. The dialogue is at times not exceptional agreed. The story could have been more intriguing and the characters a lot more clear. For example: I got a grip of the characters on 40th minute mark.
Overall, a fine episode.
6/10 HK.