Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes is a unique spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories. Now a days we are growing more and more used to adaptations such as Robert Downey Jr.'s films and Sherlock from the BBC. And dozens upon dozens of adaptations have been created featuring this Victorian sleuth. And in 1985, a younger, unique version of the character set about onto his own adventure. Basic Plot Sherlock and Watson are school boys who meet when Watson transfers to the school Holmes has made himself known through amazing feats of intellect. And though Watson is younger than the...18 something Holmes and he is less....quick witted let's say, he brings a friendly and practical element to Holmes' life. He also is loyal quickly and soon they become friends. With Elizabeth (Holmes' love interest), Watson and Holmes we are taken on an exciting mystery of a zealous religious cult, hallucinogenics, several missing women, and several odd deaths . Characters Hands down I believe they are given unique personalities that are true to the nature in general of the books and the actors do a grand job of performing them. Holmes is arrogant and yet sweet, more emotional than tradition and in love (which didn't happen in the books and is still debated where Irene Adler comes in) which I felt was a GREAT aspect. This is younger more impulsive Holmes with a very sweet love story and a budding friendship with Watson. Watson is played as a scared, pudgy boy who dreams of becoming a doctor who has to learn courageousness as the course of the film progresses, and learn to use his mind. Elizabeth, the made up character and 3rd main cast member, doesn't get much screen time, but you gather that she is a relatively intelligent woman (Holmes loves her for goodness sake) with a strong sense of independence while yes, still holding onto some femininity ascribed to Victorian ladies. In general The unique twist of Holmes and Watson meeting at school, later to meet as adults, and growing together, getting glimpses of an unrefined/emotional Holmes and dim-witted Watson shows the developmental stage of this characters. We get an interpretation of the groundwork that will lead into the characters being fully realized later. A fun, unique twist on an old classic is a risky thing to attempt, but this movie was amazing. Fun, funny, mysterious, etc. all in all great!

best film ever

Truly enjoyed Blu-Ray HD Blu-ray Steelbook Edition . Very good acting by entire cast.

Family level entertainment, with some nice technical flourishes, just not much for the adults Given Chris Columbus as a writer and Stephen Spielburg among the producers; some of the more fun aspects of this movie arenoting the similarities with the scenes of life in Hogworts and a near exact reuse of the temple scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The special effects from an early Industrial Light and Magic team also add to what is other wise an OK movie. In fact there is a fine watch-maker/craftsmanly look to these animations. Plot is a fairly pedestrian take on Sherlock Holmes style detective work. Fanatic Egyptian secret society, mysterious seemingly unrelated deaths and an 'Oh by the way" mention of disappearing girls and so forth. The time spent on introducing us to the key cast members are a sure sign that this was intended as a pilot for either a TV series or more than one movie. This is another movie that made little impression on me when it was new. It is worth a home viewing, all the more so because it is an easy movie to interrupt when it is time to get a beverage. Harry Potter fans may find this as something of a completer piece for movies about that strange kid with special abilities staged in an exclusive public school. Readers, I want to find praise for this movie, but about all I can muster is that it is not bad. It makes sense for family time, or an inoffensive kid's party movie. Serious movie buffs may find that it fits into any of several collector niches. The rest need not feel that missing it is a major mistake.

Steven Spielberg produced another wonderful film in this telling of the early days of Sherlock Holmes. Based on an original idea, and not directly on any of the books, this movie tells the story of a Sherlock Holmes who is still attending school. Narrated by none other than Watson himself, it begins as Watson is beginning his stay at a new school. It is almost inevitable that he meets the young Sherlock Holmes, and immediately befriends him and is taken on a daring journey to solve a mystery. The suspense in this film certainly delivers, and the mystery never fails to tug at your brain. You'll find yourself guessing who the perpetrator might be very early in the film, and you'll hold onto your breath until the moment he's brought to justice (or is he...). While intense, dramatic, and speckled with violence, this is a movie that can be enjoyed by older children and adults alike. If for no other reason, it's worth a viewing simply to see the first use of computer graphics in a film, earlier works of one Industrial Light and Magic; The same people responsible for classics such as Jurassic Park and Star Wars. Skip the rental...Buy this movie. You'll enjoy it again and again.

Rewatcthed an old favorite and it still holds up. A well crafted film and the special effects still work decades later.

Obwohl dieser Film den jungen Holmes und Watson zeigt, kann er durchaus auch von Erwachsenen genossen werden. Die Charaktere sind sehr gut getroffen, die Story ist eines Arthur Conan Doyle würdig. Der Film ist durchgehend spannend. Holmes und Watson begegnen sich als Teenager in einem Jungeninternat. Holmes zeigt bereits deutliche Detektivambitionen. Als er einer Reihe mysteriöser Todesfälle auf die Spur kommt, entdeckt er mit Watson und einer Freundin (die unglückliche Liebe seines Lebens) Verbindungen zu einer alten ägyptischen Sekte. Der Film hat alles: Spannung, Action, Humor, Romantik.

Love this product. A shame I could not get this in Region 4.

Estoy en cd de México. El blu ray, Si tiene SUBTÍTIULOS en español latinoamericano y otros idiomas, También tiene AUDIO doblado en español Latinoamericano y de España, inglés y otros idiomas. Es sencillo el menú. No tiene Material Adicional. Toda una Joya de pelicula, con buena imagen y sonido.

Excellent reminder of my childhood

best movie ever