Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Nancy C — 02 Oct 2015

Mr. Holmes is a continuation of the life of detective Sherlock Holmes. It's a movie I wouldn't recommend to most of my friends because of the type of movie it is, but those who like dramas with great acting and dialogue will fall for Mr. Holmes.

I finally got to see Ian McKellen in a lead role again where he's not Magneto or Gandalf. There's a bit of mystery and a couple of twists that push the story along. McKellen gave me a glimpse of Sherlock Holmes in his later years. Instead of the typical confident Holmes, McKellen created a hesitant old man who'd disappeared from the limelight. He was assisted by Milo Parker, a seemingly up-and-coming actor who stood out as well.

I wouldn't tell my typical summer movie fan friends to see Mr. Holmes, but it's a very good film that certain people are going to enjoy immensely.