Agatha Christie - A Life in Pictures
by Richard Curson Smith
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Actor: Anna Massey, Anthony O'Donnell, Olivia Williams, Raymond Coulthard, Stephen BoxerDirector: Richard Curson Smith
Brand: Acorn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acorn Media
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DVD Review: Strictly for fans
Summary: 3 Stars
This biopic of famous mystery writer Agatha Christie (written and directed by Richard Curson Smith) reflects credible research, though the production has its flaws. The focus is on Christie's eleven day disappearance, which was conveniently explained away by a bout of amnesia. Olivia Williams plays Christie in her 30's, though this is one of the flaws of the film. Williams' portrayal of Christie falls flat and is less than credible. The older Christie is played by Anna Massey, and Massey at least delivers a compelling performance. The production as a whole is quite dry and at 90 minutes, seemed a tad too long to me. What is unique here is the use of three distinct colors during the film - color (for present-day scenes), B&W, and a sort of sepia/faded tone (for the psychotherapy and reflection scenes). Is this worth a watch? Yes, if only because it does provide some insights into Christie's state of mind, for e.g. the flashback episodes reflect a conflicted, confused and emotionally disturbed personality. Fans of Christie might appreciate this but others may find the subject matter dry and uninteresting. I'd also recommend some books on the subject:
Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days
Agatha Christie at Home
Duchess of Death: The Biography of Agatha Christie
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Description of Agatha Christie - A Life in Pictures
The world?s most famous mystery writer is somewhat of a mystery herself. This innovative BBC drama uses documented accounts and Christie?s own words to probe the shadowy areas of her early life in a style as gripping and suspenseful as any Christie story. By exploring what really happened during her mysterious 11-day disappearance in 1926, it traces the events that shaped her career as the undisputed "Queen of Crime." Starring Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) as the young Christie with Anna Massey (Possession) as Christie in her later years. Also featuring Raymond Coulthard (Emma) and Anthony O?Donnell (Vera Drake).Bestsellers in DVD
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