PG-13 | 1 h 49 min | Mystery, Adventure | 1985
A preface text clarifies that this film’s story is “original and is not specifically based on the exploits of Sherlock Holmes as described in the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.” If you’re a Holmes fan, that shouldn’t deter you. Screenwriter Chris Columbus gives Doyle’s beloved characters fun backstories, all thoroughly enjoyable if you temper expectations. They’re targeted at late 20th-century, late teen, and young adult audiences. Don’t look for gravitas!
