Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Emiy K — 28 Nov 2015
The case at hand is far from the dazzling whodunits that are synonymous with Holmes which is what makes this shine. Subtle in its telling, this mystery seems nonexistent simply because it's not exotic.
The aging Sherlock is hoping to remember one last story from his past before his deteriorating memory catches up. With the help of Milo Parker as his young protege, Ian McKellen masterfully blends the surly know-it-all of Holmes' youth with the emotive hindsight of age.
His performance is no less than you would expect of him. This is much closer to the last film Bill Condon and McKellen worked together on (Gods and Monsters) than the recent slew of musicals and large budget fairy tales he's been kicking out.
His direction feels honest to elderly Sherlock and in staying true to the character we all love, only allows us to understand the sum of the story when Holmes is ready to deduce it.
This review of Mr. Holmes (2015) was written by Emiy K on 28 Nov 2015.
Mr. Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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