This picture is so good, the following nominations should occur; Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor - Laura Linney, Best Actor - Ian McKellen, Best Director - Bill Condon, and just maybe Best Supporting Actor - Milo Parker? Mr. Holmes is really that good.
I expected this movie to be decent, but not as perfect as it was. Seemingly slow, the movie is astutely methodical, just as any Sherlock Holmes movie should be. The performances are superb. I mean perfect. So much so that Laura Linney and Ian McKellen don't even have to utter a word to each other, but their emotive gestures speak volumes. The young man Milo Parker is just delightful and he comes off as a long time veteran with his incredible acting abilities as Mr. Holmes - played by McKellen - new protégé. The directing and editing are perfect as well.
Whether you are a Sherlock Holmes fan or not and if you enjoy really good acting and like artistically beautiful period movies, then see this movie!
I expected this movie to be decent, but not as perfect as it was. Seemingly slow, the movie is astutely methodical, just as any Sherlock Holmes movie should be. The performances are superb. I mean perfect. So much so that Laura Linney and Ian McKellen don't even have to utter a word to each other, but their emotive gestures speak volumes. The young man Milo Parker is just delightful and he comes off as a long time veteran with his incredible acting abilities as Mr. Holmes - played by McKellen - new protégé. The directing and editing are perfect as well.
Whether you are a Sherlock Holmes fan or not and if you enjoy really good acting and like artistically beautiful period movies, then see this movie!