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Mr. Holmes(2015)
Director: Bill Condon
Writer: Jeffrey Hatcher (screenplay), Mitch Cullin (novel)
Cast: Ian McKellen, Milo Parker, Laura Linney
Genre: Drama
"An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes, deals with early dementia, as he tries to remember his final case and a woman, the memory of whom still haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again."
Mr. Holmes is just a lovely British film with an easy pace and a solid feel. Nothing is spoon-feed to us, nothing is over dramatized. The film has a rare mixture of realistic sentimentality without being cutesy or overly sweet....This is a film that respects the intelligence of it's audience. I found it quite refreshing.
Ian McKellen is the elderly detective Sherlock Holmes, who we find out is much different in real life than the fictional Holmes of the novels. And this difference I thought made the movie special. I can't say enough good things about this film, it's unpretentious without the tired hullabaloo that most films sport. Ian McKellen, is excellent in the role, he is personable, believable and he always held my attention. Which is a good thing as he's in most of the scenes.
The film also has stunning cinematography that is beautiful without being obvious. Like the script, the camera work blends effortlessly to make a stunning film that is never over done.
Like a good book by a warm fire on a cold night, Mr Holmes is a treasure. I wish I knew of more films like this.
Director: Bill Condon
Writer: Jeffrey Hatcher (screenplay), Mitch Cullin (novel)
Cast: Ian McKellen, Milo Parker, Laura Linney
Genre: Drama
"An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes, deals with early dementia, as he tries to remember his final case and a woman, the memory of whom still haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again."
Mr. Holmes is just a lovely British film with an easy pace and a solid feel. Nothing is spoon-feed to us, nothing is over dramatized. The film has a rare mixture of realistic sentimentality without being cutesy or overly sweet....This is a film that respects the intelligence of it's audience. I found it quite refreshing.
Ian McKellen is the elderly detective Sherlock Holmes, who we find out is much different in real life than the fictional Holmes of the novels. And this difference I thought made the movie special. I can't say enough good things about this film, it's unpretentious without the tired hullabaloo that most films sport. Ian McKellen, is excellent in the role, he is personable, believable and he always held my attention. Which is a good thing as he's in most of the scenes.
The film also has stunning cinematography that is beautiful without being obvious. Like the script, the camera work blends effortlessly to make a stunning film that is never over done.
Like a good book by a warm fire on a cold night, Mr Holmes is a treasure. I wish I knew of more films like this.