Title: The Mirror Crack'd
Year: 1980
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Angela Lansbury, Geraldine Chaplin, Tony Curtis, Edward Fox, Rock Hudson
Description: A shimmering, cracked surface reflects the fractured lives of the privileged in Guy Hamilton's "The Mirror Crack'd," a film less concerned with whodunit and more with the devastating consequences of vanity and unchecked ambition. Angela Lansbury, as the imperious Miss Marple, navigates this treacherous landscape of deceit, her sharp wit a counterpoint to the simmering resentments bubbling beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. The film isn't just a murder mystery; it's a poignant exploration of the corrosive nature of envy and the hidden vulnerabilities lurking beneath polished facades. Hamilton masterfully crafts an atmosphere of suspense, punctuated by moments of darkly comedic brilliance, leaving the audience questioning not only the identity of the killer but also the very nature of truth and perception within a society obsessed with appearances. The performances are uniformly strong, each character a carefully etched portrait of human frailty. This isn't just a whodunnit; it's a haunting reflection on the human condition.