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Summary: Should be on DVD
Review: This video is incredible. The complexity of the story is surprisingly easy to follow and enormously engrossing. The "spooky" music gives the viewer chills while bringing them to the edges of their seats. Recommended for everyone! Also, this film should most definitely be released on DVD!! I refuse to buy a DVD player until this video comes out on DVD (yes I know how silly that is, but *shrug*, I guess I'm just weird)
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Summary: Ought to be on DVD!
Review: This is a great action movie with twists and turns. Other than some hallucinations with special effects, there is nothing in this movie that requires any "Parental Guidance". My 10 kids enjoyed the movie, too. If there were ever a movie that ought to be on widescreen DVD, this is it!
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Summary: Steven Spielberg's created another classic!
Review: 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.
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Summary: Great video but where's the DVD?
Review: I've loved this film for years, and after a recent resurgence of interest, I thought I'd track it down again. Imagine my horror to find that, not only is it no longer available in the UK, but that it still hasn't had a DVD conversion.
Given the quality of some films that have migrated to DVD, and I find this a bewildering shock.
Where's the widescreen transfer that this film is screaming out for?
Grrr.
But, I shouldn't complain too loudly.
The film is excellent, whether seen on video or DVD, and if you haven't added this to your collection, it might be worth some serious consideration. Admittedly, it will never be hailed as an equal to "Back to the Future", or "Ghostbusters", but this does the film no harm whatsoever. As a testament to the 1980's school of kid-friendly movies, this can hold it's head up with pride. If you were to stumble across it by accident, I'd be willing to wager you'd feel it wasn't a waste of your time. Great acting, lovely cinematography, a haunting soundtrack.... add to this fledgling CGI, from Industrial Light & Magic; some Disney-esque lightness, (and some Disney-esque darkness), in a well-balanced way, and most of all, characters who secure your emotional interest until the final credit has rolled. And speaking of the final credits, don't switch off once they start to roll; the game, as Holmes would say, is still afoot....
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Summary: Wholesome, entertaining, and intriguing!
Review: Although Watson and Holmes met as adults in the Conan Doyle series, this fantasy adventure serves those characters well. The major players are well conceived and acted with just the right amount of special effects, superb cinematography, and a lucid, intelligent script. Although Holmes' female interest is underplayed (to be polite) and the climax is a typical Hollywood after thought, the movie is worth at least a rental if not a purchase. As others have stated before me, the movie is excellent - a real sleeper.Now when is that DVD coming out?!
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Summary: Excellent Spielberg production
Review: Directed by Barry Levinson (famed for Oscar Winning "Rain Man"), this is an enjoyable film which brought freshness to the well known Sherlock Holmes' adventure. Up to the present moment no DVD version of this movie has been released. This text refers to the Laser Disc Edition. This film was titled "Pyramid of fear" in Asia.
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Summary: So THIS is Holmes as a teenager...
Review: I saw this film the first week of freshmen year at college, with a young lady that would ultimately become my wife. So it may be that I'm a bit biased when it comes to this movie -- but I loved it. Absolutely loved it. For 1985, the special effects are wonderful. For example, the stained glass window that springs to life was really impressive. I love how Spielberg and crew introduce us to Holmes' future nemesis Moriarity, and how his strong relationship with Watson begins in the seemingly safe environs of boarding school. We all have favorite films, but even the best of those get tiresome after awhile. This one, however, I could watch over and over again.
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Summary: Exciting, but than stupid
Review: This film was very exciting with Holmes as a youth uncovering an old civilization that are killing people by making them see things that aren't there with darts fired from a blow gun. There are some very stupid parts in it but it was pretty good.
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Summary: One of the Best Movies EVER!!!!!!!
Review: I don't have time today to write a big long review and tell you how much I love this movie. All I am going to say are these two things: If you have not seen this movie, rent it or buy it NOW! And also: WHY IS THERE NOT A DVD?!?!?!?! It's going to drive me crazy!!!!!!
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Summary: This movie on DVD please?
Review: This is such a superb movie,id like to own it on DVD. I have e-mailed Paramount to find out if its coming out, but i've had no reply. Anyone want to help to start a campaign.
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