Review of Mr. Holmes (2015) by Manny C — 01 Aug 2015
If you think you just can't take yet another big-screen iteration of Sherlock Holmes, guess again. With apologies to Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellan turns in a most extraordinary performance as Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective in Mr.
Holmes. It's absolutely magnificent. This is Holmes at 93 years-old, struggling with a failing memory and living out his years on a farm in Sussex, where he tends to bees and relies on the services of a widowed cook (Laura Linney) and her 14-year-old son, Roger (Milo Parker), an aspiring sleuth.
In flashbacks we see Holmes dealing with his final case and dealing with a married woman (Hattie Morahan) who may have been the love of his life. McKellan reunites with director Bill Condon, who teamed up superbly on Gods and Monsters.
Once again they deliver a fascinating, riveting character study of a lion in winter, not going gently into the night. Hopefully Oscar is paying attention.
This review of Mr. Holmes (2015) was written by Manny C on 01 August 2015.
Mr. Holmes has generally received positive reviews.
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