Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Steve T — 27 Nov 2015

For some reason, I thought this might be a light comedy. I was incorrect. If you ever seen a movie about Dementia, one technique of film-making is to try to tell the story through the point of view of the protagonist suffering from the condition.

This is very hard to pull off without being very confusing the first time you watch it. In this case the confusion is so well-placed and with intent that it really lets you explore what it is like to actually suffer from the condition.

I had no idea the housekeeper was Laura Linney - I had figured she was some Irish actress previously unknown to the American audiences - that is how deep into the role she delved. Definitely worth renting!