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Summary: Brett as Holmes is Spellbinding
Review: "You crossed my path on the 4th of January," Moriarty says to Holmes. "On the 23d you incommoded me; by the middle of February I was seriously inconvenienced by you; at the end of March I was absolutely hampered in my plans..." If you've found your way to this page, no doubt you have already heard of or seen this series, and need no convincing on whether or not to buy it. So, I'm just taking this minute to write and express my sincere appreciation for how good Vols. 1-5 are. Holmes & Watson were the original 'buddy cop movie' pair. I love how Watson continually tries to impress Holmes with his own deductive logic based on Holmes methods. Even as Holmes dismisses it, a smile creeps across his face, and Holmes admits "although...your conclusions are not entirely false..." Watson is not only Holmes only friend, he is the truest a friend can be. When danger looms, Holmes glances at Watson, reminding him that he doesn't need to put himself at risk. Watson, of course, gladly accepts any task while reaching for his revolver. Holmes eye catches a gleam, and he replies "excellent."
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Summary: Brett as Holmes is Spellbinding
Review: "You crossed my path on the 4th of January," Moriarty says to Holmes. "On the 23d you incommoded me; by the middle of February I was seriously inconvenienced by you; at the end of March I was absolutely hampered in my plans..." If you've found your way to this page, no doubt you have already heard of or seen this series, and need no convincing on whether or not to buy it. So, I'm just taking this minute to write and express my sincere appreciation for how good Vols. 1-5 are. Holmes & Watson were the original 'buddy cop movie' pair. I love how Watson continually tries to impress Holmes with his own deductive logic based on Holmes methods. Even as Holmes dismisses it, a smile creeps across his face, and Holmes admits "although...your conclusions are not entirely false..." Watson is not only Holmes only friend, he is the truest a friend can be. When danger looms, Holmes glances at Watson, reminding him that he doesn't need to put himself at risk. Watson, of course, gladly accepts any task while reaching for his revolver. Holmes eye catches a gleam, and he replies "excellent."
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Summary: The final chapter for Holmes
Review: As always a command performance by Jeremy Brett, the ultimate Holmes. All three mysteries in this series are of course well done and enjoyable. (Okay, minus the oil stains on the paved roads in some of the clips.) I'm only sorry to see the Final Problem.
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Summary: We love it!
Review: Every once in a while, an actor comes along who not only plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, but actually redefines the role. In 1984, veteran actor Jeremy Brett (1933-95) actually did it yet again! And now, these wonderful Granada Television episodes are available on DVD.
This wonderful DVD has no less than three of the 55 minute episodes! My family and I loved this DVD, and think that any fan of Sherlock Holmes, or just plain fan of mysteries, will love it, too! (By the way, if you like Jeremy Brett, you can see him in an entirely different role in My Fair Lady (1964) as Freddie Eynsford-Hill!)
The following episodes are included on this DVD:
The Resident Patient - Series 2, episode 4 (September 15, 1985) - One day, a young doctor comes seeking Holmes' advice for a patient. The patient is mortally afraid of intruders, but can Sherlock find out why before it is too late?
The Red Headed League - Series 2, episode 5 (September 22, 1985) - When pawnbroker Jabez Wilson comes to Holmes and Watson with the strange tale of a league of red-headed men that never was, he expects to be laughed at. But, only Holmes can see that this strange "prank" was only the cover on a deeper mystery
The Final Problem - Series 2, episode 6 (September 29, 1985) - When Holmes foils a plot to steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre, he finds that he has crossed the path of the "Napoleon of Crime" Professor Moriarty once too often. Will Holmes survive or will this be his final problem? [Note: this episode does include a scene that has a naked woman scene from the back.]
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Summary: Fell In Love With This Series On A&E
Review: Have always enjoyed this series - great stuff.
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Summary: The Best Sherlock Holmes Adaptations
Review: Jeremy Brett is a brilliant Sherlock Holmes, perfectly fitting my mental image in both appearance and character. These adaptations are nearly flawless and faithful to the original text. When I was young, I watched this series, delighting in Holmes's dry wit and keen intellect. A must see for any Sherlock Holmes fan.
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Summary: It's with a heavy heart, I write this review.....
Review: on the final 3 episodes of Granada/PBS first series. "The Resident Patient" features Patrick Newell formerally "Mother" of the last season of The Avengers as a former bank robber hiding out from his old comrades who suspect him of keeping all the money for himself, as a resident patient to a doctor just out of medical school. "The Red Headed League" shows a gullible old man who unknowingly is a pawn while his assistant is tunneling under his place of business to rob a bank of French Gold. This case introduces Eric Porter as Holmes' archenemy Professor James Moriarty. Although he appears a lot in radio broadcasts and movies, this and the next are the only printed short stories he appears in. It is implied that Holmes has been trying to implicate him in many crimes however. Sort of Holmes : Moriarity :: Steve McGarrett : WoFat for you Hawaii Five-O fans. In "The Final Problem", Holmes and Moriarity have their final showdown. This episode marks the last appearance of David Burke as Watson. When the series comes back with "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" and the first episode "The Empty House" Edward Hardwicke (son of Sir Cedric) will take over. But I am getting ahead of the story......TO BE CONTINUED!
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Summary: Superb performance, faithful adaptations
Review: Once again a pair of brilliant performances by Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes are slapped onto DVD with a few stingy extras. At least this time there are three episodes on the DVD, whereas Volumes 2,3,4 had two each. Save your money, though - the five-DVD box set to be released in May 2002 comes at a better per-disc price.
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Summary: Holmes vs. Moriarty in this classic set
Review: Once again Jeremy Brett and David Burke bring their wonderful portrayals of the great Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to the DVD screen in volume 5 of this wonderful BBC "Mystery" TV series.
Consisting of 3 adventures, the latter 2 feature Holmes' classic confrontation with that "Napoleon of Crime", Professor Moriarty. Played chillingly by Eric Porter, Moriarty proves to a classic opponent to Brett's edgy Holmes. David Burke, who would leave the series after these episodes, provides Watson with warmth and wit. While the classic confrontation of "The Final Problem" episode would leave Holmes' fate in doubt, there is no doubt that this is TV at its finest. A must-have for Holmes fans and highly recommended.
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Summary: Holmes vs. Moriarty in this classic set
Review: Once again Jeremy Brett and David Burke bring their wonderful portrayals of the great Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to the DVD screen in volume 5 of this wonderful BBC "Mystery" TV series.
Consisting of 3 adventures, the latter 2 feature Holmes' classic confrontation with that "Napoleon of Crime", Professor Moriarty. Played chillingly by Eric Porter, Moriarty proves to a classic opponent to Brett's edgy Holmes. David Burke, who would leave the series after these episodes, provides Watson with warmth and wit. While the classic confrontation of "The Final Problem" episode would leave Holmes' fate in doubt, there is no doubt that this is TV at its finest. A must-have for Holmes fans and highly recommended.
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