Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Silk Stocking (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: Entertaining
Disadvantages: Not sure about Everett, weak story, set in the wrong period

Sherlock Holmes is fast succumbing to his drug habit when a new case takes his interest, and, with the help of Dr Watson, he manages to pull himself together enough to work on the case. A number of girls from wealthy families are going missing, later found dead. All the girls appear to be young and innocent, yet someone obviously wants them wiped off the face of the earth. Then one young girl manages to survive the kidnap. Can she lead Holmes and ... Read review

Advantages: Great performances, enjoyable who-dunnit mystery
Disadvantages: Not overly faithful to the books

I love Sherlock Holmes. It's true, anyone who knows me can testify to the fact. The problem is that I'm quite fussy when it comes to how he's portrayed on screen, if it ain't got Jeremy Brett in it chances are I'll find plenty to find fault with. So, it came as something of a surprise to find that I really enjoyed this film. This is a more updated version of Holmes, in the same vein as ITVs most recent version of Miss Marple. The plot is darker ... Read review