Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Kurtiss K — 19 Aug 2015
I've seen a lot of different versions of Sherlock Holmes. The original version from the books, him as a teenager in Young Sherlock, fighting alongside Batman in Batman: The Brave and the Bold and him in modern times in Sherlock and Elementary.
I have even seen him in the future in Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century. But I have never seen him as an old man. And this film makes me wonder why. I have always seen Sherlock Holmes as this larger than life character.
However, Ian McKellen's version here is a vulnerable aging man, and it feels more real that way. This movie is not nearly as thrilling as most other recent adaptations of Holmes, but it is instead subtle and touching.
This review of Mr. Holmes (2015) was written by Kurtiss K on 19 Aug 2015.
Mr. Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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