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The Mirror Crack'd (1980)

Rate: 7
Viewed: 3/13

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3/13: Let's call The Mirror Crack'd a big reunion for Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson after what they did together in Giant along with the late James Dean.

They're very good, and if not for them, there's nothing going for the film. On the other hand, Tony Curtis is surprisingly unrecognizable. Edward Fox is boring as hell. The odious Angela Lansbury is the single worst thing about it. Angela cannot act although she seems to think otherwise.

Remember at the beginning when Angela Lansbury's character solved the "mystery"? That's impossible because of the lack of information in depth. She only deduced it based on the murderer who was twirling the necklace with her left hand. The point is relevant because I was like, "Why wasn't I shown this or that?" What a waste of time for me to try to participate.

Hence, the ending is unexpected because the director has done a good job of keeping everybody away from the focal point. Of course, the story is ingenious and did actually happen. The fact that Angela Lansbury's character solved the crime means nothing but to prove she's still a stupid, odious British brat.

All in all, I love to see the Jackal do in Angela Lansbury.