Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Jacob — 01 Jan 2016

Mr. Holmes is a unique take on Sherlock. There may not be much excitement and this may be the slowest, most tranquil, and tame of the Sherlock cases but that’s what makes it interesting. The mystery of how this is the Sherlock Holmes we know in a way and why he is a beekeeper leads to a slow yet intriguing mystery.

Those who want a straight up classic Sherlock Holmes story will be disappointed. Go in with an open-mind. From the trailers and advertisements it should be clear this isn’t going to be a traditional Sherlock story and if you go in knowing that it’ll be easier to accept this story for the brilliance and uniqueness that it is.