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Sherlock Holmes - The Complete Collection
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Review date: 2008-07-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
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Reviews
Only the manufacturing lets it down
Review date: 2008-05-25 Rating: 10 out of 10
Jeremy Brett lived Sherlock Holmes for the decade spanned by the making of these television adaptations of Conan Doyle's master detective. His energetic and eccentric characterisation is completely captivating. Even when he looks most ill, towards the end, any time Brett/Holmes is absent from the action the story-telling seems to lose some intensity and purpose. Edward Hardwicke is surely also the best Watson put to the screen - the sometimes puzzled and exasperated, but always faithful companion to Holmes and proxy for us, the audience. Patrick Gowers' music is also another particular strength. The production values are generally very high and the ensemble casts excellent, with only one or two exceptions. The early episodes are very faithful to the Conan Doyle stories, and although this does no harm, of course, they sometimes can seem a bit pedestrian - as though the production team had not yet fully come to believe in the potential of the thing. The middle episodes are very fine, look more opulant and are more thoughtfully realised. The latter episodes, including some much longer treatments of certain stories are variable - if anything, the directing goes for too many effects in order to tease out the material. But Brett is consistently and completely true to his part - and the artistic legacy left by him in this series is a television landmark. As to the manufacturing... three of the discs in my set were damaged, and the catch used to hold the discs is so stiff you run the risk of more damage taking them off each time.
Best UK TV series ever.
Review date: 2008-05-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
I am a longtime fan of the stories and of the Basil Rathbone incarnation.
I was surprised at how quickly I elevated Brett's Holmes above all others.
It is the quirky features the sudden yelps and twitches that set this Holmes apart, brilliant and consistent performance from Brett. If you like detective series this is the best, if you like Victorian period drama it does not get better. If you like TV at all, and I am no big fan, then you will enjoy this. All praise to ITV for capturing the period as well as the BBC would have done. My favourite Conan-Dayle story 'The Sign of Four' is superb only the final series is a little inconsistent. I recently spent six months away from home bringing with me a trunk of goods, this was the only DVD I took. Might I recommend you imbibe a mixture of hypnotic sleepers and a bottle of Baileys to truly enjoy.
Unmissable.
Review date: 2008-04-21 Rating: 10 out of 10
Possibly the best representation of Holmes ever commited to film. Certainly a master class in how to produce a compelling television series.
Brett's performance is often astonishing in its ability to capture the moods of Holmes. Part of this must be due to the fact that he was given an opportunity to play the role for so long. Watching these episodes we are taken on a trip into his own search for interpretation and growth of the character, which develops as the stories progress.
Classic television, a continually excellent performance and a great production throughout.
Possibly the greatest Holmes ever
Review date: 2008-02-17 Rating: 10 out of 10
I've seen and heard many attempts at Holmes, from the old B&W tv shows and films though to the current dreadful American/Canadian versions. The narrated version off the radio as well as the "play for today" 'acted' versions. Out of all of these (though I have a soft spot in my heart for Basil Rathbone) Jeremy Brett stands head and shoulders above the rest.
It was a tragedy when Jeremy Brett died (at such a young age and so soon after his wife), it was a great loss to the world of acting. However, he as left us with such a great example of his ability with these films. It is sad to see his deterioration in health played out in front of us on film, but great to see a master at work.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Edward Hardwicke
David Burke
Jeremy Brett
Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115073730
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 16
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2005-02-21
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 999 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)