Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Saitou Y — 11 Oct 2015

'Mr. Holmes' takes a rather interesting turn away from the conventional Sherlock Holmes depictions. In this film, Holmes is at his golden ages struggling to remember fragments of his final case that still haunts him thereafter his retirement while in the care of a housekeeper and her son who showcases exceptional wit and cleverness as a rising detective.

With Ian McKellen's brilliant performance, the movie preserves the compelling mysteries of the original tales but focuses keenly on the endeavors of the man that solved them. Overall, it is narratively well-executed, profoundly riveting and displays a more humane approach to the renowned high-functioning sociopath.