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Silver Blaze (1937, Thomas Bentley)
Given Sherlock Holmes is an English creation, I thought Silver Blaze would be a solid, thoughtful portrayal of the Empire’s most famous son. He’s still the most famous, right? But it isn’t. Silver...
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Sherlock Holmes (2009, Guy Ritchie)
Ok, so… is Robert Downey Jr. ever going to be in a serious movie again? He’s the new Johnny Depp (serious indie actor turned blockbuster star for hire). Anyway. Sherlock Holmes. Let’s see. Guy Ritchie...
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The Speckled Band (1931, Jack Raymond)
I think The Speckled Band is a period piece but maybe not. There aren’t any exterior establishing shots in London, so no automobiles. It’s a question because the Sherlock Holmes in this film isn’t some...
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Silver Blaze (1977, John Davies)
Christopher Plummer makes a strange Sherlock Holmes—he’s almost too much of a movie star to play him. Plummer has a great time, creating a mildly mischievous Holmes who willfully appears eccentric....
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977, Joseph McGrath)
The Strange Case of the End of the World as We Know It was a TV special, which might explain for the awkward structure. It has the elements of a strong spoof and some excellent scenes, but the pacing...
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The Devil’s Foot (1921, Maurice Elvey)
To call The Devil’s Foot inept is too complementary. Some of the stupider story elements come from the Conan Doyle story, so one cannot really fault screenwriter William J. Elliott. Instead, the fault...
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The Dying Detective (1921, Maurice Elvey)
Given the terrible attempts at humor and Eille Norwood’s histrionic performance as Sherlock Holmes, one might think The Dying Detective is a farcical adaptation. Unfortunately, I doubt director Elvey...
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The Man with the Twisted Lip (1921, Maurice Elvey)
The Man with the Twisted Lip is not a particularly exciting narrative to begin with, but director Elvey does keep the story moving at a decent pace. He paces most of Lip like a play, albeit one with...
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011, Guy Ritchie)
I think Guy Ritchie has to be the last blockbuster director who still likes bullet time. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has so much bullet time, one would think it’s from the late nineties....
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Without a Clue (1988, Thom E. Eberhardt)
Without a Clue has an amusing premise–what if Sherlock Holmes is a buffoon and Dr. Watson is the genius–and generally succeeds in executing it. Director Eberhardt brings very little to the film (one...
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Silver Blaze (1977, John Davies)
Christopher Plummer makes a strange Sherlock Holmes—he’s almost too much of a movie star to play him. Plummer has a great time, creating a mildly mischievous Holmes who willfully appears eccentric....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977, Joseph McGrath)
a The Strange Case of the End of the World as We Know It was a TV special, which might explain for the awkward structure. It has the elements of a strong spoof and some excellent scenes, but the pacing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Devil’s Foot (1921, Maurice Elvey)
To call The Devil’s Foot inept is too complementary. Some of the stupider story elements come from the Conan Doyle story, so one cannot really fault screenwriter William J. Elliott. Instead, the fault...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Dying Detective (1921, Maurice Elvey)
Given the terrible attempts at humor and Eille Norwood’s histrionic performance as Sherlock Holmes, one might think The Dying Detective is a farcical adaptation. Unfortunately, I doubt director Elvey...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Man with the Twisted Lip (1921, Maurice Elvey)
The Man with the Twisted Lip is not a particularly exciting narrative to begin with, but director Elvey does keep the story moving at a decent pace. He paces most of Lip like a play, albeit one with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Without a Clue (1988, Thom E. Eberhardt)
Without a Clue has an amusing premise–what if Sherlock Holmes is a buffoon and Dr. Watson is the genius–and generally succeeds in executing it. Director Eberhardt brings very little to the film (one...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Silver Blaze (1977, John Davies)
Christopher Plummer makes a strange Sherlock Holmes—he’s almost too much of a movie star to play him. Plummer has a great time, creating a mildly mischievous Holmes who willfully appears eccentric....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977, Joseph McGrath)
The Strange Case of the End of the World as We Know It was a TV special, which might explain for the awkward structure. It has the elements of a strong spoof and some excellent scenes, but the pacing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Devil’s Foot (1921, Maurice Elvey)
To call The Devil’s Foot inept is too complementary. Some of the stupider story elements come from the Conan Doyle story, so one cannot really fault screenwriter William J. Elliott. Instead, the fault...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Dying Detective (1921, Maurice Elvey)
Given the terrible attempts at humor and Eille Norwood’s histrionic performance as Sherlock Holmes, one might think The Dying Detective is a farcical adaptation. Unfortunately, I doubt director Elvey...
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