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This film is based off the novel A Slight Trick of the Mind written by Mitch Cullin. The story is also loosely based off the character Sherlock Holmes created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 93 year old Sherlock Holmes is retired and struggling with early dementia.Holmes gains the assistance of his housekeepers son to remember his last case and remember the woman who haunts his thoughts.
This film was directed by Bill Condon. Okay, this film strips away everything that audiences have become familiar with pertaining to Sherlock Holmes. There is very little action. Even though there are entertaining mysteries there isn't much for thrills or excitement. The story rebukes the classic novels by stating that they were exaggerations to make him more worthwhile. However, his character remains as distant and unapproachable as ever, but softens through his revelations. The story is a great dramatic story about old age. However, if the central character was not Mr. Holmes then it would be a great dramatic tale. Ian McKellen played the role of Sherlock Holmes. McKellen was great as a troubled Sherlock Holmes. His emotional performance made an unlikable character sorrowful. Milo Parker played the role of Roger. He was a great supporting actor for McKellen. He opened the character of Sherlock Holmes for the audience. Laura Linney played the role of Mr.s Munro. In various ways, she feels like a reminder of Mrs. Hudson.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It has superb acting and a great dramatic story. It just doesn't fell like a familiar Sherlock Holmes.
This film can be seen on DVD.
Answer to last blog: Shakira was the voice for Gazelle in Zootopia.
Que: Who was one of the earliest actors to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes?
John Neville
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Robert Downey Jr.
This film was directed by Bill Condon. Okay, this film strips away everything that audiences have become familiar with pertaining to Sherlock Holmes. There is very little action. Even though there are entertaining mysteries there isn't much for thrills or excitement. The story rebukes the classic novels by stating that they were exaggerations to make him more worthwhile. However, his character remains as distant and unapproachable as ever, but softens through his revelations. The story is a great dramatic story about old age. However, if the central character was not Mr. Holmes then it would be a great dramatic tale. Ian McKellen played the role of Sherlock Holmes. McKellen was great as a troubled Sherlock Holmes. His emotional performance made an unlikable character sorrowful. Milo Parker played the role of Roger. He was a great supporting actor for McKellen. He opened the character of Sherlock Holmes for the audience. Laura Linney played the role of Mr.s Munro. In various ways, she feels like a reminder of Mrs. Hudson.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It has superb acting and a great dramatic story. It just doesn't fell like a familiar Sherlock Holmes.
This film can be seen on DVD.
Answer to last blog: Shakira was the voice for Gazelle in Zootopia.
Que: Who was one of the earliest actors to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes?
John Neville
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Robert Downey Jr.
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