Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Justin Z — 04 Aug 2015
If there was a way to equate movies as an equivalent to easy listening music, Mr. Holmes would be a shining example. There's nothing inherently bad about it at all and it is a solid acting vehicle for McKellan.
The problem is that it's so lightweight and simple that it really has no lasting power. You'll enjoy it while you are in the theater but there's not a scene that you'll really remember and say "oh yeah, that's the thing I liked most about that film.
" This is the film that you'll have playing for your grandparents in the background while you do other stuff and there's nothing particularly bad about that. Still, it's solidly done, well acted and thoughtful in the third act at least (it's never really clear what point it is trying to make until that part) that you won't regret watching it at all but you don't need to rush and see it.
This review of Mr. Holmes (2015) was written by Justin Z on 04 Aug 2015.
Mr. Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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