Review of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) by Stephen E — 12 Apr 2013
It seems like Billy Wilder can do no wrong when it comes to filmmaking; "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" stands out as his most supremely underrated work. A film of wonderful performances, offbeat humor and intriguing mystery, "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" unfolds at a very deliberate pace, taking close to forty minutes to actually get started.
Robert Stephens and Colin Blakely give us without question the best cinematic representation of the flamboyant detective and his knowledgeable companion, each delivering lively, nuanced performances. It has been said that "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" was originally intended to run close to around three hours long, but due to studio interference, it was cut down and excess footage was lost.
What a shame: there's no telling how grand that three hour version might have been.
This review of The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) was written by Stephen E on 12 Apr 2013.
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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