This version was okay to watch, but not to buy and keep in a DVD library. The story line deviations were acceptable, for the most part. Filming and atmosphere were also okay.
Sherlock was played too "over-the-top." He was "in-your-face" SO superior to everyone else. Yes, Doyle's Sherlock Holmes was brilliant, but he was also subtle and stylish. Frewer's Sherlock dismissed just about every comment with sarcasm and ridicule. Yes, he was silently plucking out the bits of relevant information that would convince him this was more than just a ghost story, but it was very irritating. Watson's extreme dislike to pipe smoke was more a modern politically correct addition. Please.
Sir Henry was fine. The Barrymores, while trying to be mysterious, seemed wooden. The best character was Stapleton. He was excitable and energetic. He didn't seem to get on my nerves like the energetic Holmes. Maybe it was because his manner didn't openly disrespect everyone else.
The best choice is Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes. His "Hound of the Baskerville's" is definitely a buyer and keeper.
Sherlock was played too "over-the-top." He was "in-your-face" SO superior to everyone else. Yes, Doyle's Sherlock Holmes was brilliant, but he was also subtle and stylish. Frewer's Sherlock dismissed just about every comment with sarcasm and ridicule. Yes, he was silently plucking out the bits of relevant information that would convince him this was more than just a ghost story, but it was very irritating. Watson's extreme dislike to pipe smoke was more a modern politically correct addition. Please.
Sir Henry was fine. The Barrymores, while trying to be mysterious, seemed wooden. The best character was Stapleton. He was excitable and energetic. He didn't seem to get on my nerves like the energetic Holmes. Maybe it was because his manner didn't openly disrespect everyone else.
The best choice is Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes. His "Hound of the Baskerville's" is definitely a buyer and keeper.