Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren make the most of 'The Thursday Murder Club,' Netflix amiable but treacly adaptation of Richard Osman's mystery bestseller.

Richard Osman’s bestselling ‘cosy crime’ novel gets a film adaptation that fails to make the most of its all-star cast

Helen Mirren, star of The Thursday Murder Club, had a nostalgic moment as the Netflix film paid homage to the late Queen. The legendary actress Helen Mirren has graced numerous hits over the years, including Prime Suspect, Hitchcock, The Madness of King George, Gosford Park, and the Fast and Furious franchise.