Mr. Holmes
In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
Critics Sentiment
Holmes confesses his loneliness to Ann and she asks to share their burden
Roger is found unconscious covered in wasp stings after protecting the apiary
The film drops from its emotional peak during Holmes' vulnerable confrontation with Ann to the tragic revelation of her suicide, losing nearly 3 points as the weight of Holmes' failure becomes clear.
Critics appreciated McKellen's masterful performance and the film's contemplative approach to Holmes in his twilight years, though many found the pacing slow and the tone sometimes depressingly melancholic. The strongest moments came from emotional revelations and character connections, while the weakest involved the more distressing plot developments. Overall, reviewers saw it as a thoughtful character study that successfully reimagined the legendary detective, even if it lacked the excitement of traditional Holmes adventures.
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Ian McKellen
Sherlock Holmes
Laura Linney
Mrs. Munro
Milo Parker
Roger
Hiroyuki Sanada
Tamiki Umezaki
Roger Allam
Dr. Barrie
Frances de la Tour
Madame Schirmer
Hattie Morahan
Ann Kelmot
Phil Davis
Inspector Gilbert
Patrick Kennedy
Thomas Kelmot
John Sessions
Mycroft Holmes
Frances Barber
Matinee "Madame Schirmer"
Charles Maddox
Oswald
Takako Akashi
Maya Umezaki
Zak Shukor
Masuo Umezaki
Michael Culkin
Bank Manager
David Foxxe
Chemist
Oliver Devoti
Ticket Agent
Mike Burnside
Ann's Solicitor
Nicholas Rowe
Matinee "Sherlock Holmes"
Sam Coulson
Matinee "Thomas Kelmot"
Crew
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