Review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) by Steve G — 27 Sep 2008

A nice, if unspectacular, tribute. Got a little too Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom for me at the end.

This review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) was written by Steve G on 27 Sep 2008.

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