I wish they'd make more films with these characters! A great rainy day popcorn movie-very entertaining! Gary Basaraba (one of the most prolific character actors who isn't a household name) is smart, funny, warm, charming and believable as a medical examiner with a unique gift for the culinary arts. (The fact that he cooks for his beautiful hairstylist girlfriend-who reciprocates with a turn at the shampoo bowl-won me over. Their natural chemistry plays as very real.) And the quirky cast of other characters make it fun to watch throughput. The juxtaposition of his medical knowledge and culinary skills skill comes into significant play elsewhere in the film. The twists and turns as he investigates the mystery (what he believes is the murder of his niece, a celebrated actress whose sudden death others believe to be accident or suicide) is well plotted. If you enjoy clever cozies (ala Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, or any of the new Hallmark mystery movies) you will love this film-if you can find it. Hasn't aired in a while.
Review of Recipe for Murder
Recipe for Murder
(2002 TV Movie)
Looked to be a possible series pilot. Fans of cozy mysteries such as the Hannah Swenson series will love it!
10 February 2019