Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series (12 DVD)
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Actor: David Burke, Edward Hardwicke, Jeremy BrettBrand: MPI
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 2580 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: MPI Home Entertainment
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Movie Review: Extraordinary, absolute perfection, unequalled - all these terms are interchangeable
Summary: 5 Stars
Seldom in the annals of television production does one creation so typify what television has the potential to become. Though it was a culmination of many people, inevitably, it was the producer (John Hawkesworth) that brought this masterful crew together that deserves ultimate thanks.
Rarely does a single actor so perfectly portray a character as does Jeremy Brett bring to life, Sherlock Holmes. For anyone that merely likes the Holmes universe, they will love this series. Jeremy Brett brings Holmes to life like no actor before him nor one since. It was a perfect portrayal and a flawless depiction of Doyle's master work. Enough cannot be said in praise of Brett's brilliant depiction.
Added to Brett' stunning onscreen persona was the brilliant portrayal of Watson by David Burke. Burke gave the truest example of Watson's character ever filmed. Watson was never a bungler as was portrayed in that silly 1940's adaptation by Nigel Bruce, he was always supposed to be an intelligent man that next to Holmes was merely above average. Watson was always supposed to be us, what we would be like while trying to keep pace with someone as extraordinary as Holmes and Burke seamlessly offered that generous accompaniment to our favorite detective. That is not to take anything away from Edward Hardwicke for his attempt at the same role, but where Hardwicke was good, Burke was perfect.
The actors that played guest clients and villains along the way, were all well thought out and never detracted from Brett and Burke's brilliant performances. The set designs and costumes were perfect and the production values were far ahead of their day as they can be even better enjoyed on HD-TVs today.
I would be remiss should I not also acknowledge Mr. Hawkesworth's most excellent adaptations of the original A.C. Doyle stories. Yes there is some literary license taken along the way and not all the stories are verbatim but this is television not reading. To my sensibilities, it is the spirit of the books that Hawkesworth captures rather than having to place word for word the actual story and I believe he accomplishes that expertly.
For anyone wondering if this compilation would be right for their dvd collection I can only say; your collection will be far from rounded without it. The price may be steep but if you can afford such luxuries, afford yourself this luxury for it is an indispensable addition to any cultured and well rounded movie collection.
Summary of Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series (12 DVD)
Studio: Mpi Home Video Release Date: 09/25/2007 Run time: 2580 minutes Rating: NrSherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series Extras
 Watch this exclusive clip of Edward Hardwicke, who played Dr. Watson, Sherlock's revered sidekick |
Beyond Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Granada Television Series
 The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories |  The Science of Sherlock Holmes: From Baskerville Hall to the Valley of Fear, the Real Forensics Behind the Great Detective's Greatest Cases |
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