I read some of the above comments with incredulity. What do these Holmes fanatics want? I do get rather weary of hoping that one day there will be an adaptation that remains true to the book, but that is not going to be in my lifetime. Roxburgh brings a more aggressive approach to Holmes than any other actor I have seen:Ian Hart is a very independent Watson, his own man, not in thrall to Holmes, rather more of an equal. The chemistry between them is electric,almost threatening to boil over before it finally does,when they meet on the Black Tor. Richard E Grant is a splendid villain, so evil that he kills his wife for refusing to aid his diabolical scheme. This is a twenty first century version of this remarkable story that will come to be appreciated for what it is, brilliant. The rest of the cast, especially John Nettles as Dr Mortimer, give wonderful support. I have seen this film three times in the last two years and enjoyed it more on each occasion. Forget the purists-enjoy!
Review of The Hound of the Baskervilles
