Review of Murder by Decree (1979) by Art S — 19 May 2014
Christopher Plummer is Holmes and James Mason (looking old) is Watson in this reasonably lavish but sometimes ponderous outing for the famous duo. The story is an old chestnut: the still unsolved Jack the Ripper murders.
To solve them, Holmes pieces together an elaborate conspiracy (although not all of the clues seem to be available to viewers). With 30 minutes edited out, a less bland Holmes and a less embarrassing Watson -- O'Toole and Olivier were apparently first choices - this could have been more gripping.
As it stands, it isn't a complete waste of your time, it just doesn't rise to the occasion.
This review of Murder by Decree (1979) was written by Art S on 19 May 2014.
Murder by Decree has generally received positive reviews.
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