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Agatha Christie's Marple - The Complete Collection
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Hard to admit that this series is entertaining...
Review date: 2008-11-11 Rating: 8 out of 10
..when it is so far from the original intent of Christie. I, too was almost outraged when I first viewed one of these episodes, but I was drawn back in to watching others by some of the actors who appear in this series. Eventually, I am almost ashamed to admit, I grew to find this portrayal rather entertaining. Indeed, I still believe, as do many who have written here, that Joan Hickson *is* Christie's Marple. Her's is without a doubt the best portrayal of the beloved character as she was imagined by her creator. But, I suppose that in this day and age the changes made here might appeal to a broader audience, and you can't deny that the range of actors -- from Anthony Andrews to Alan Davies -- adds a very entertaining and sometimes unexpected element.
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Reviews
I love these versions
Review date: 2008-11-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
I really rate these versions of Marple, I haven't read the books and the only Joan Hickson ones I've seen seem stilted and old fashioned compared to these.
Geraldine McEwan is really good and is a more approachable/gentler Marple.
My favourite is The Sittaford Mystery with Timothy Dalton, Mel Smith and Laurence Fox supporting. Great for a Winters evening viewing!
Give them a try, just don't compare them to older versions, these are new more sparkling adventures!
not right for the part?
Review date: 2008-10-13 Rating: 2 out of 10
can't decide if it's script or direction that ruins this (can't be geraldine mckeown's fault cos she's a class actress). the very reason that Miss Marple is so successful investigating is because she is a quiet unassuming elderly lady who observes a lot and is therefore constantly under estimated by the rest of the characters. the joan hickson series nails it 100% so if you want a true rendition of christie's books get that set instead
Actually, they are not that bad!
Review date: 2008-10-03 Rating: 8 out of 10
When the first series started I was incensed at how Agatha Christie was being treated. 'The body in the library'gave rise to strong emotions. I was put out by how ridiculously the characters were portrayed and how very much like caricatures they seemed. It seemed to me that if the aim was to make fun of Christie, her stories should have been left alone and the viewers should have been left to enjoy Joan Hickson 's fine performance. I found it really hard to get used to G Mac Ewan with her fine clothes ,pointy voice and energetic stride that wasn't anything like the gentle miss Marple we love from the books. Jane Marple is supposed to look so vulnerable and frail that people overlook her shrewdness. In Mac Ewan I found a miss Marple that rather scared me. However, with time, the episodes got better and I must admit I was won over (maybe I shouldn't have been) by the glamorous sets and clothes.Yes, this again was unlike what is found in the books,hardly anyone is glamorous in a miss Marple story but it did work and the more I watched the more I enjoyed those episodes. I am almost reconciled to Mac Ewan now, not as the Marple I love but as her more streetwise younger sister maybe?
ahhh the good olde days...
Review date: 2008-08-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
I have enjoyed every single episode of these new marples. I have never watched the old versions so cant compare.
Whats not to like? Each episode has a great storty, great actors and stunning clothes and scenery.
Me and my mum love to watch these on a sunday afternoon with a cuppa and a cake!
Product Details/Specifications
Artist(s):
Agatha Christie - Marple
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115216533
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 8
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2006-07-17
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Language: English (Original Language)