Review of Murder by Decree (1979) by David S — 05 Oct 2007

The pairing of Plummer and Mason is one of the best representations of Holmes and Watson ever put on screen. The narrative is engrossing, very well structured, with the characters being well written and developed.

Besides solid writing and superior acting, the atmosphere is palpable with striking period detail and a dark and omnibus mood. Only complaint: the pacing is indeed sluggish, at points, with the picture being a tad too long at 124 minutes.

However, the mystery, atmosphere, and characters will keep you engrossed... I wish there was another pairing of Plummer's and Mason's take on Holmes and Watson, but alas there never was one...