The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) Reviews

Starring:
Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, (more)
Director(s):
Billy Wilder
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Category:
Mystery & Suspense
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Linda S.

It's always hard for anyone actor to achieve the standards set by Jeremy Brett, but Robert Stephens was better than some. The plot was obvious, but it did have some fun twists and turns. Of course, ...
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It's always hard for anyone actor to achieve the standards set by Jeremy Brett, but Robert Stephens was better than some. The plot was obvious, but it did have some fun twists and turns. Of course, the British Monachy reigns supreme, but that's what we want anyway.
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Jonathan H.

This was entertaining and had amusing twists and turns to the plot. I consider myself a sophisticated viewer who solves plots, but this unfolds in unpredictable and delightful ways. Christopher Lee ...
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This was entertaining and had amusing twists and turns to the plot. I consider myself a sophisticated viewer who solves plots, but this unfolds in unpredictable and delightful ways. Christopher Lee plays Sherlock's brother and the DVD extras include a modern-day, much older Lee discussing the movie and how Billy Wilder was perhaps the best director in his career.
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jbuzz

During the first 15 minutes of the film I didn’t think this was going to be a very good film. But one the case got going it picked up fast. It was kind of refreshing to see a lighter Holmes story. ...
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During the first 15 minutes of the film I didn’t think this was going to be a very good film. But one the case got going it picked up fast. It was kind of refreshing to see a lighter Holmes story. That is not to say any of the “holmesian” details are left out. Drug use and the hints that he and Watson are involved are hit upon in a very interesting way. I would think this film is a must for Holmes fans and fans of Billy’s work.
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Robert C.

a more mordern day version...but left a grreat deal to be desired. the classiic nigel bruce & basil rathbone team can vever be duplicated! just like bogey and becall!

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