Review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) by Gail G — 24 Apr 2009
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) -- [6.5] -- The mystery isn't very engaging and the characterizations are thin, but this movie still has enough moments of whimsy to keep me amused. I like the many hallucination scenes and the whole Egyptian cult subplot.
Aside from Freddie Jones in a small role, the casting is less than inspired. Alan Cox's Watson comes off as annoying more than anything else, and Nicholas Rowe just doesn't provide enough charisma to the iconic role of Holmes.
Bruce Broughton's score, however, is among the very best of the 80s. Sidenote: The stained glass knight was the first CGI character ever on film.
This review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) was written by Gail G on 24 Apr 2009.
Young Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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