The first feature length episode is such a goody, the first in a format that we'd come to love for many a year. I understand there were a few amendment from the book, but they are so minor, it's a very faithful adaptation.
I love the whole chocolate poisoning sequence, it looks so effective, re-written from the book, but it works so well.
The highlight of the episode is undoubtedly the ending, the revelation sequences work incredibly well, they are very poignant.
The scenery is breathtaking, it is such a beautiful setting. The episode is a visual treat, the scenes in the hotel, the clothes, Freddie in particular gets to wear some great outfits. Wonderful music throughout, it feels so authentic.
Polly Walker literally left me speechless in this episode, one of her very first TV appearances, she is absolutely spellbinding, terribly sweet throughout. When I read the book, she is the character I see in my mind's eye.
Miss Lemon is put to great use, and is particularly good, at last we get to see her glammed up, and her séance scenes are brilliant.
For anyone seeing this mystery for the first time, and unaware of the plot the solution will come as a surprise, it's such a cleverly written story.
I think it's an excellent episode, truly enjoyable. 8/10
I love the whole chocolate poisoning sequence, it looks so effective, re-written from the book, but it works so well.
The highlight of the episode is undoubtedly the ending, the revelation sequences work incredibly well, they are very poignant.
The scenery is breathtaking, it is such a beautiful setting. The episode is a visual treat, the scenes in the hotel, the clothes, Freddie in particular gets to wear some great outfits. Wonderful music throughout, it feels so authentic.
Polly Walker literally left me speechless in this episode, one of her very first TV appearances, she is absolutely spellbinding, terribly sweet throughout. When I read the book, she is the character I see in my mind's eye.
Miss Lemon is put to great use, and is particularly good, at last we get to see her glammed up, and her séance scenes are brilliant.
For anyone seeing this mystery for the first time, and unaware of the plot the solution will come as a surprise, it's such a cleverly written story.
I think it's an excellent episode, truly enjoyable. 8/10