Sherlock Holmes: The Master Blackmailer (1992) Reviews

Sherlock Holmes: The Master Blackmailer (1992)
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In this made-for-TV movie, a sinister blackmailer is terrorizing London and it is up to Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) and his faithful companion Dr. Watson to discover the identity of this master criminal. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

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Starring:
Jeremy Brett
Director(s):
Peter Hammond
Format(s):
DVD
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Michael Q.

This is my favorite Conan Doyle Holmes' Story. He covers all bases with his story line: Victorian England, unmentionable lifestyle, Sherlockian disguise, inflicted pain and suffering, undercover work, confrontation, and, in the end, retribution unlike the usual unsatisfying finale usually witnessed in today's dramas. A real treat if you are devoted to this genre! Bravo!

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LEANNE D.

The underlying story of the Master Blackmailer is unedifying, but Edward Hardwicke puts on another excellent performance as Dr. Watson, while Jeremy Brett is excellent as always. The interesting facet of this film is the human cost to the characters of the actions - the cost to the blackmailed, the cost to their loved ones, and even the cost to CAM's maid, to whom Holmes must make love in the guise of a plumber. Not my favorite Holmes, but one of the deeper and sadder ones.

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Dale K.

This series of Sherlock Holmes, for the most part, do follow the story lines as based on the original short stories or novelettes -- even to the point of using direct quotes. "The Master Blackmailer," however, does not fall into this category -- there is no print equivalent. The main evil character is not mentioned directly in any story that I can find, but there are references to him in the Journals of the Sherlock Holmes Society. I have yet to look up these references, but that does not detract from the overall inpact of the film. A little confusing in the opening moments, but it does all come together. For those interested in learning more, see "The Annotated Sherlock Holmes" two volume set. Good reading

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Jeff H.

Absolutely the worst Jeremt Brett Holmes film I have seen. I am surprised Jeremy Brett would have been in such a turkey as this. BTW - I am a big fan of the Jeremy Brett Holmes films. This one was confusing, slow, and uninteresting. I was glad for it to be over.

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Mary B.

Rather disappointing. Hard to follow and Jeremy Brett isn't a very convincing Sherlock Holmes.

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Andrew R.

I must say I cant beleive that anyone can compare basil rathbone and jeremy brett,basil is by far a much better holmes in every way.very goofy movie i didnt feel the distungishness in brett that i see in rathbone.,rathbone is truly the real sherlock holmes.

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    Michael Q.

    This is my favorite Conan Doyle Holmes' Story. He covers all bases with his story line: Victorian England, unmentionable lifestyle, Sherlockian disguise, inflicted pain and suffering, undercover work, confrontation, and, in the end, retribution unlike the usual unsatisfying finale usually witnessed in today's dramas. A real treat if you are devoted to this genre! Bravo!

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    LEANNE D.

    The underlying story of the Master Blackmailer is unedifying, but Edward Hardwicke puts on another excellent performance as Dr. Watson, while Jeremy Brett is excellent as always. The interesting facet of this film is the human cost to the characters of the actions - the cost to the blackmailed, the cost to their loved ones, and even the cost to CAM's maid, to whom Holmes must make love in the guise of a plumber. Not my favorite Holmes, but one of the deeper and sadder ones.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Dale K.

    This series of Sherlock Holmes, for the most part, do follow the story lines as based on the original short stories or novelettes -- even to the point of using direct quotes. "The Master Blackmailer," however, does not fall into this category -- there is no print equivalent. The main evil character is not mentioned directly in any story that I can find, but there are references to him in the Journals of the Sherlock Holmes Society. I have yet to look up these references, but that does not detract from the overall inpact of the film. A little confusing in the opening moments, but it does all come together. For those interested in learning more, see "The Annotated Sherlock Holmes" two volume set. Good reading

    Yes   |   No

     
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