Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Lilianetty L — 03 Sep 2015

As a fan: I just saw this film and got tears around my face when I finished it. Those tears were of fear (a movie where Watson is mentioned but not physically there, same his wife, Hudson, etc....well...can't spoil anyway but yes, tears of fear), of happiness (he may be older but still has that thing that makes you smile and sometimes wants to hug him to know he's not alone), tears of anger (yeah, it's Sherlock, he may make you a bit angry sometimes but that's how he is, understand the man!); any emotion really. My tears were a mix of everything really. Oh, and the deductions! I just cannot spoil a thing (sorry), but if you are a Conan Doyle fan, you may find a few surprises (EASTER EGGS! By that, I can only say you must have read all his stories to notice this ones out, check out the film "Young Sherlock Holmes" & the 1st episode of Sherlock BBC for a certain person on the film [in another role obviously]).

As a lover of 7th Art: I found this film well edited, sometimes slow (REALLY SLOW) but that was the point! You needed to see how Ian's Sherlock evolved from a certain age to the 93 old person he end up to be. It's so amazing that transition! Laura as Mrs. Munro was also incredible! Loved her character very much. I believe I know now how Hudson may have felt somehow when Sherlock was a pain in the a** (since Munro is also a housekeeper...yeah, Hudson denies that hehe). Well, parents at some point are like that and we must take care of them as they took care of us. So, Sherlock is like a father maybe to Munro and Roger (it's something that came to my head while watching the film). And by Roger, I must say, Milo Parker was superb! So funny, lovely, charming, smart and amazing! He nailed it for his age. Wonderful job of the director and himself too. Sanada is another of my fave actors and must admit his role here is very strong (I still believe there was a symbolism there between his story & Sherlock's case in this film that once more...can't spoil). Hattie as Ann is another strong character with a background story that will make you cry and understand that humans are hard to understand. #truethat. Anyway, loved also Frances de la Tour (for a short role, was one that really made me laugh and smile for real. Loved it).

Now the only thing I did not like as a fan of music based on ACD/Sherlock Holmes, was that...and by that is the music score. Is not awful coz since this Sherlock is older, needs a music that is as he is: older. But sometimes there was no music...very mute. And that is sometimes lovely coz silence works perfectly, but on a film like this, music was needed the most.

So yes, I recommend this movie to all SHERLOCK HOLMES & CONAN DOYLE FANS! To all the fans of the one who wrote the book this movie was based (not ACD obviously, but still, recommend it) and don't worry, coz if you need Mycroft, Hudson, or the Watsons, check out the novels/stories, films, comics, mangas, animes based on it with them included or SHERLOCK BBC! (better than ''Elementary'' series, sorry, is the truth). - Sept. 2nd, 2015 review. ;D.