My Movie Review on Ian McKellen's Mr. Holmes
The very first movie review I have ever made. With it, comes what I would like to call the pinnacle of my blogging.
Today, I make my debut by reviewing Mr. Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes(played by Ian McKellen) is 93 years old, and he is living with his housekeeper, Mrs. Munro(played by Laura Linney), and her son, Roger(played by Milo Parker). He also decides to become a beekeeper during his days of no longer being a detective. Holmes tries to recall what really happened on his final case before his retirement. But with his memory deteriorating, will he be able to recall his last case before he one day passes away?
I would like to say, that before I ever saw this movie, I was very skeptical about it because of the involvement of McKellen. I was never a fan of him, and I was unable to see any of his other movies, such as Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. I didn't think any of his movies were good nor did I see why many call him such a great actor. I thought he wasn't even a great actor to begin with.
But I was wrong.
When I saw this movie with my Mom, I was completely blown away by everything about it.
The acting, characters, and character development were excellent.
McKellen's performance as Sherlock Holmes at the age of 93 and retired was completely splendid. I don't think anyone but him could ever have been able to play him. Seeing him in that movie was amazing. It helped me see why many call him such a great actor, and it helped me gain respect and appreciation for him on his career.
It's remarkable what kinds of talents God bestows upon us all. Even to those who barely know Him.
Also, the story, cinematography, and direction were executed perfectly.
Bill Condon was another reason I was hesitant about seeing this movie because of announcements involving his recent work with Beauty and the Beast.
But his direction with this movie is what I'd like to call the best in his career, and I have to give him credit for the magnificent job he did. The cinematography he gave this movie was one where I felt like I was actually in the time period the story took place which was 1947.
The screenplay of the film was made by Jeffrey Hatcher, and to me, everything about it was original from the moment it began. Even as a story about Sherlock Holmes, it's completely unpredictable, new, fresh, and there's never a dull moment. There is mystery and drama in the film, but it's not intense to the point where you would become uncomfortable in your chair.
This movie, along with Johnny Depp's Finding Neverland, is one that I can't help but favorably compare to that of Gone with the Wind (I think you'll find out why at some point).
Along with it's perfectly executed story, I loved how bees and wasps were incorporated into the film. The way they were included was something that I don't think I have ever seen before, and they were important and part of what gave the movie its originality and freshness. There were some interesting facts about them as well, such as that wasps will pose as bees in order to penetrate the hive and kill real bees in order to eat them.
So, if you haven't seen this movie or if you ever want to watch a mystery-drama film, I highly recommend this movie.
Also, with this movie, you don't have to see Lord of the Rings to find out why Ian McKellen is such a great actor.
This movie I rate 5 out of 5 stars because of everything about it.
If you've seen this movie, let me know in the comments box below what you think about it, Ian McKellen, and my review.
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