Mr. Holmes

Mr. Holmes (2015)

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This portrays Sherlock Holmes as a much older character, without Watson, and still managing to end up in the middle of riddles. Very much more in line with what you'd expect from British movies than the American adaptations. In some ways, that means the story itself has a lot more depth and there is significantly less focus on action. Still, if you like Sherlock, this is an interesting addition to the series, though it doesn't tie in directly to any of the other movies.

Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows (2011)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It's hard sometimes to live up to the standard set by the first movie in a series. This one met that standard beautifully. I will now forever have imprinted the memory of Holmes bouncing along on a jaunty Shetland because he was too afraid of the full-sized horses to ride one. "They're dangerous on both ends and crafty in the middle." My husband now loves that line while between that and rantings of a fork in a horse's hoof as it attacks him, I'll be rolling with laughter every time I enter the barn. The end almost has you wondering, which adds to the suspense of the film brilliantly. Overall very well done and definitely one to recommend if you haven't seen it already.

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This film was hilarious and still action packed with an odd twist on mystery and detective work. A wonderful twist on a popular old duo. This is one story that doesn't seem to get old no matter how many times you watch it. Really looking forward to the sequel with how well this turned out.