Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Tex S — 20 Jul 2015
Holmes: Charming with Little Mystery.
Holmes is the latest movie featuring the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. It is a charming little film that pleasantly portrays the great detective in his aging years. Ian McKellen is engaging, charismatic and captivating as the octogenarian investigator. Unfortunately, the film's story doesn't engage us nearly as much as the actors and cinematography.
Holmes could have easily been a BBC Masterpiece/Mystery. It looks great, but nothing demonstrates that it is worthy of the large screen other than some great shots of the English countryside, including the cliffs of Dover.
Milo Parker playing Roger, Holmes' young beekeeping apprentice, was fantastic. The child actor nearly matched McKellen in every scene. I don't think I have ever said this about a child actor before, but I hope we see him in more films with decent roles. Laura Linney is excellent, though her part was not always well written. The little mystery that is revealed in the film is clever and well thought out, but it didn't sustain the film.
Rating: Matinee.
The acting is top shelf. The scenery is fantastic, a reason to see the film. However the pacing and the plot don't always hold up to the large screen. ??
Peace,.
Tex Shelters.
This review of Mr. Holmes (2015) was written by Tex S on 20 Jul 2015.
Mr. Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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