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Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2017) is a English movie. Terry Ingram has directed this movie. Candace Cameron Bure,Yannick Bisson,Marilu Henner,Lexa Doig are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2017. Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2017) is considered one of the best Crime,Drama,Mystery movie in India and around the world.
In Lawrenceton, librarian Aurora Teagarden - Ro to her friends - and her best friend, newspaper reporter Sally Allison, are in Ro's yard one winter day when a body flies out of a single engine airplane and lands dead on the ground, only feet from them. The victim is Lawrenceton Chief of Police, Frederick Burns, who Ro saw only yesterday, when he asked of the whereabouts of Ro's boyfriend, business executive and ex-CIA Martin Bartell, to who he wanted to speak about some undisclosed issue which Captain Burns warned Ro, a real murders buff who has often insinuated herself in murder cases in town, to stay out of. Captain Burns is survived by his wife, Bess Burns, the sister of Ro's officious boss, Lillian Tibbett. Detective Lynn Smith, the senior detective on the police force, is leading the murder investigation and is Acting Police Chief, the latter appointment, protocol, which is to the consternation of Detective Pete Lambert, who feels he is senior detective, he only having recently ...
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Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2017) Reviews
One of my favorites
I am so pleased of your adding Yanik Bisson to Aurora Tea Garden Mysteries. I have seen all of the Murdock mystery series he stars in so far and several other shows he starred in. You have chosen well. This actor is perfect for The show. Hope you keep him around for a long time. Just cannot get enough of this man and his talented portrayals. The twists and turns in the show keep me guessing 'till the end. Luv this series.
Disappointing Script
This Aurora Teagarden mystery, typical of the genre on Hallmark, was generally enjoyable, even though the lovable Teagarden character continues to interfere in police investigations without being charged for it, and engages in stupid and reckless behavior in her obsessive pursuit of solving the mystery. I tuned in primarily because of the addition of Yannick Bisson (of "Murdoch" fame). His appearance in the mystery "Three Bedrooms, One Corpse" elevated the overall appeal of the series in my view. Unfortunately, the movie contained some deficiencies that reduced its quality, perhaps owing to the change in writers. The widow, Bess Burns, is depicted as in love with her husband but showing no grief whatsoever, thereby making her an early suspect to Teagarden. I guess it didn't occur to the writer that a murderous widow could feign grief to allay suspicion. The story then reverts to the plot device of "Three Bedrooms" by having the murderer make a concerted effort to frame Martin for the crime. The story introduced another obsessive character, that of Detective Lambert, who believed manufactured evidence and decided that Martin was the culprit. Toward the end of the story Lambert violates due process and police procedure by taking Martin as a hostage at home, thereby endangering any case he might want to bring against him. Lambert also stupidly secures Martin to a banister with a zip tie instead of using his handcuffs. Worst of all this police harassment is not resolved at the end with an apology to Martin. It's totally ignored as if it never happened. In the next to the last scene a police medal of valor is presented posthumously to Captain Burns' widow. This was a gratuitous addition to the plot. First, it was the wrong medal to award. The medal for valor is given for an act to save or protect human life without regard to one's own safety. A murder investigation does not qualify for the medal. Captain Burns could have been awarded a meritorious service medal for his years on the police force. Second, the medal depicted was not a police medal at all. (Just do an Internet search on police medals and you'll see what I mean.) In fact, the medal shown was the Department of Defense Joint Meritorious Service Medal. (I know because I received one when I was in the Army.) Third, to have the widow essentially reject the medal by giving it to Teagarden was thoughtless and dishonorable to the recipient. Her excuse that she couldn't take it with her to Paris was ridiculous since she had a lot of personal property that wouldn't be going on that trip. Badly done all around. By the way, I noticed that IMDb failed to include Miranda Frigon (the detective), Bruce Dawson, Peter Benson (detective), Ellie Harvey (librarian), Leah Cairns (Bess Burns), and Catherine Lough Haggquist (Mayor) in the list of cast members.
A fun movie to watch
A lot of reviewers seem to forget that these mystery movies are Hallmark productions, which probably means low budget. Don't expect a Kate Hepburn performance from the leading lady! Another common complaint is that the movies don't follow the book. Well, duh! How many movies based on books actually follow the book? And they also forget that is based on a 'cozy' mystery, meaning lighthearted (well, lighter than usual) murder mystery. If you view this movie as a stand alone and don't try to compare it with a book, it's an enjoyable murder mystery without tons of blood and gore. The acting isn't world class, but it isn't intended to be. Remember, it's a Hallmark movie, not a mega bucks production. If you do that you may surprise yourself and actually enjoy it.
The death of the police chief!
The fifth film in the Aurora Teagarden Mystery, based on the book of the same name. Another fine film in the film series, but not as good as the previous one. It all started off well, like usual intentional, that does not bother. Even the mid section stood to the expectation. But only the final event, that twist, that explanation did not convince me. Well, I'm not pointing out how the crime was solved, though the who did and the reason for it was not enough to wrap it up in a style. So keep it yourself, if you see what happens in the first three minutes of the film. Because that's how all Aurora Teagarden Mystery rolls out. What follows after are the most crucial, in which these films has done so well. As I said, now this series is well settled down. I liked so far how all the characters worked out their differences with our lead, Aurora. In that, her mother, Aida and the police chief, Jack Burns are the only ones yet to come into resolution. But that's the twist, because Burns is the victim here. His body was dumped in front of Aurora from a small plane while she was in her front yard with Sally. It was a deliberate act, but no one knows why, that's what they have to find out. Aurora, who goes after unsolved crimes, this time it came to her. This is where nobody can stop her, not even her mother. For the first time Aida sided with her daughter by giving some useful information. Except the main ones, most of the characters from the previous films were retained to fill the screen and give a broad view, particularly to make suspenseful. But there were also a couple of new ones added as the story demanded to extend the suspense. ❝You are the only person I know that could have a near death experience and immediately start solving the crime.❞ A few unavoidable clichés. It was how the characters behaved during the probe. Because if it would not have been suspicious enough, the film had not lasted long. Basically, we call that the plot drag, but the polite way to say is, development. Happy to see Martin still hanging around. That looks does not change in the future as well. But this part somewhat discarded the romance sect. The other side of the story was going strong so. It had one fight sequence too. The television fights are not that impressive, but okay. Especially this being a woman oriented tale, that scene was the least expected. But in this kind of thematic, all are possible. Much improved on the cops' perspective of the crime that Aurora interested in. Mainly because of this was an open case. Lynn was the one who always shining, but they tried to bring Arthur, the Aurora's ex into some actions. The narration kept the mystery moving towards the final section. During the middle, it was a bit slow. And the end twist, not the best one. Since how the story and characters were designed together, there's nothing they could have done it differently. Because you can change the path, but the destination is still the same, which I think let the film down. Other than the ending, it was a nice film, enjoyable with the beautiful characters and settings. The director's second straight stint in the franchise. His previous one was by far my favourite. This one too a decent one, if you had liked so far of the series. Nice performances, particularly the other librarian had more scope in this. That makes Aurora had worked out with everyone, which makes more interesting how the next film and all the following would roll out. The next one is the final, the remaining books are yet to turn into films. I'm not too far from reviewing that, before my wait begins for the rest. 6.5/10
My least favorite so far
The fifth Aurora Teagarden movie starring Candace Cameron Bure. This time around Aurora is trying to solve the murder of a minor supporting character in the series: the police captain that barks at her about meddling in murder cases. I've remarked on this clichéd character before in my reviews for other Aurora movies, so I'm certainly not sad to see him go. And no, his death is not really a spoiler since it happens in the first few minutes of the movie. Despite killing off this character I didn't like, this is my least favorite Aurora movie so far. For starters, the terrible love interest Secret Agent Spray Tan McGuyliner is back and I just can't stand this guy. He's obviously going to be around for the rest of the series, which I'm afraid will hurt my enjoyment of them going forward. He's given quite a bit of focus here because....well, I don't know really. Friends in high places at Hallmark, I guess. Then there's the murderer, who is so obvious that I spotted him or her in their very first scene. The red herrings sucked, as well. One in particular was so unlikable that I couldn't help but be disappointed when they weren't arrested for SOMETHING by the end of the movie. The writing throughout is clunky and full of more "suspend disbelief" moments than is personally acceptable for me. I'll let the crappy murder mystery slide most times if the character stuff is enjoyable. But it isn't that great this time. The only highlights are the scenes where Aurora and her buddy Sally (played by Lexa Doig) are investigating together. Unfortunately that's not nearly enough. Once again, I call on Hallmark to dump the unnecessary metrosexual boyfriend and focus on the two ladies but I already know that plea is reaching deaf ears. Hallmark rulebook states a love interest is required for every one of their films, whether it fits or not. Anyway, I'll continue to watch the series because I enjoy Candace and Lexa and Marilu (when she's given something to do). I doubt any of these movies are ever going to be amazing but they're enjoyable time passers. Even this one has its moments.