Liberties taken, but some scant amusement provided, such as Ms. McGillicutty's calling the cheeky young policeman a snotty little pup. Sorry, can't find anything else. Hokey Miss Marple. Lots of quirks, none of them appealing. Alfred's half-drunken blubber over the demise of his Jacqueline was pretty revolting. These characters across the board are entirely less attractive and effective than those in the 1980's series. Perhaps an attempt is made at "artistic," but it was lost on this viewer, with no apologies. There is some bizarre emoting, taking things entirely too seriously, along with some insipid frivolity of communication, of which Miss Marple (or is it "Ms." now) has a fair share. In short: it's inferior; it's confusing; it sucks. Highly ineffective (that's flattering) adaptation. Stupid as a production in general and in particular.
