Review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) by Victor M — 20 Jun 2013

An enjoyable film, easy watching, moves along at a good pace,.

This review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) was written by Victor M on 20 Jun 2013.

Young Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.

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