Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

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Jelisije J @jjosifovic 03/21/2023 Considering that England was at war with one of the greatest evil in human history when this movie was filmed, it really adds inspirational layers to this decent Sherlock Holmes film. See more Frances H 03/06/2022 Although purists might look down their noses at these wartime propaganda outings for Doyle's great detective, putting Sherlock in other times and places has been successfully done in our own century with Benedict Cumberbatch. Although the 40s films with Rathbone and Bruce are not quite so well done as their films in the original time period of Doyle, they are still full of plot twists enough to keep the audience puzzling. See more 11/20/2015 good mystery suspenser See more 06/03/2014 Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce battle Nazis in the first of the "modern day" Sherlock Holmes adventures. Director John Rawlins lends the typical formula (many suspects, but one true and surprising villain) a distinct noir look with lots of shadows and some down-and-out London locales. Fortunately, the comedy is downplayed - but its absence is filled by patriotic fervor, designed to rally the troops in support of embattled Britain (at the end there is an ad for war bonds). For those who like these kind of genre pics, this is a good 'un. Plot: a radio announcement from the Nazis is delivered at the very moment that acts of sabotage occur but no one can figure out the source or stop the next terrorizing attack. See more 08/31/2013 Basil Rathbone is fantastic as Holmes in this, the first modernised version of the famous detective's exploits. Great noirish cinematography and wartime ambiance. See more 09/05/2012 The mysterious voice on the radio announces a series of gruesome and violent attacks on some of the most powerful places on the British Islands. There is no one better to discover who's behind the whole conspiracy than the bright and handsome Sherlock Holmes. Although the noir-like cinematography is mesmerizing, the plot isn't as engaging as one might hope it would be. Nevertheless, It's remarkable that in only 65 minutes John Rawlins was able to present such a complex story about betrayal and sabotage in the times of World War II. See more Read all reviews

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