Based
on a P.D. James novel, this mystery miniseries follows the
investigations of Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his new assistant
Inspector Kate Miskin. Two deaths have taken place in St. Matthew's
Church, Paddington, one victim is former Government Minister Sir Paul
Berowne and the other is a homeless man who usually sheltered in the
Church Vestibule. Commander Dalgliesh knew and respected Sir Paul, it's
not clear yet if his death was a suicide or murder? The Minister of
the Church feels he is responsible for the deaths because he allowed Sir
Paul to spend the night in the small vestry. If Sir Paul's death is
suicide, why was the homeless man also killed? If Sir Paul was
murdered, again why was the homeless man also murdered? Sir Paul didn't
have enemies but he had been receiving anonymous letters. He has a
wife who doesn't care much for him, his elderly mother has already lost
her eldest son, his brother-in-law is
rather aimless and he is estranged from his adult daughter due to political differences.
This
is very good, lengthy and moving at it's own pace, Adam Dalgliesh
cannot be rushed, he never becomes rattled and he knows how to
interrogate a suspect. His new assistant is proving to be quite capable
and sometimes a woman can get more information out of a friend,
acquaintance or relative of a victim. During the entire film until near the end you
are trying to figure out "who done it" but all the clues are never
given right away so you must bide your time until all is revealed. 4*
(I really liked this movie)
291
min, Mys directed by John Davies with Roy Marsden, Wendy Hiller, Penny
Downie, Morag Hood, Fiona Fullerton, Avril Elgar, Oliver Ford Davies,
Simon Ward, Tat Whalley, Rob Spendlove, Gabrielle Lloyd, Kate Buffery,
Matthew
Marsh.
Note: Blockbuster 3 1/2*, imdb 7.6 out of 10, no review on Rotten
Tomatoes.
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