Review of Holmes & Watson (2018) by Hugh N — 28 Dec 2018

Some good performers in an appallingly bad film. Terrible writing, and remarkably poor direction.

This review of Holmes & Watson (2018) was written by Hugh N on 28 Dec 2018.

Holmes & Watson has generally received negative reviews.

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