review sherlock holms the crooked man jeremy brett

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Holmes finds himself trying to figure out why a murder has been committed. Fiona Shaw has never been more entertainingly aloof either. While the support cast are solid, the best of the lot is Norman Jones, whose haunting yet often poignant performance, bringing heart-breaking pathos to a very long monologue that could easily have rambled, gives meaning to the phrase 'once seen, never forgotten'. The acting is top notch, Jeremy Brett as always is nigh-on perfect as Holmes and David Burke is a composed Watson.

I would also like to credit The Crooked Man's atmosphere, Sherlock Holmes is a vast majority of the time very good with being atmospheric and especially with the ending(one of the series' most powerful) The Crooked Man is no exception.

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At the top of my head, there is no other adaptation in the series where you not only hate the victim from minute one but also identify and feel great sympathy for the wronged 'perpetrator'. The music is very beautiful and haunting, the story is well paced and interesting, as well as being a contender for the most emotionally affecting of the entire series, and the writing is sophisticated and thoughtful, Holmes' line on military morality is epic. As I have said before, you can never go wrong with authentic costumes and scenery and excellent photography, and The Crooked Man succeeds brilliantly here. As is the case with all of the adaptations in this fine series, The Crooked Man production-values wise is very well made. I am a huge fan of the Granada Sherlock Holmes series, and in my mind The Crooked Man is one of the best. Naturally it boasts impeccable production values, the sets and costumes are spot on, the whole thing looks and feels very slick, it moves at an enjoyable pace. Brett is wonderfully exuberant, energised and at the height of his majesty here. I must admit to being fond of Burke in these early episodes. I'd also give a note on the performance of Shelagh Stephenson as the maid Jane, she does a great job when her character is quizzed by Holmes.

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Norman Jones gives one of the most memorable performances in the show's history as Henry Wood, a tormented soul, broken-hearted and full of torment, he is fantastic. Naturally there is so much more to this case then that basic premise, the case is deep and full of intrigue, Holmes needs to be at his very best to discover the truth. Holmes and Watson are called in to a locked door mystery, the death of a respected Colonel Barclay, with his suspected wife, the delicate and lovely Nancy found unconscious next to him.

This is a wonderfully clever murder mystery, multi layered and deeply intricate. Jeremy Brett and David Burke are the usual intrepid duo of Holmes and Watson and Norman Jones is unforgettable in the title role. Holmes of course solves the mystery and I won't reveal, but let's say that our colonel was not what he seemed and another man suffered dreadfully for his ambition. He also married the regimental sergeant major's daughter.

Our victim was a hero during that uprising, he was a man in the ranks and got a commission and eventually became the commanding officer. This is when the native Indian soldiers rose against the British occupiers and it was put down, but bloodily. The fixed place in British history this story starts with is during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. The new commander hopes that scandal to the regiment's name can be averted. She hasn't awakened from her swoon, but it is certain she will be charged with her husband's murder as there was a large cut on the back of his neck, the blunt instrument trauma. The regiment's late colonel is lying dead with a look of horror on his face and his wife in a dead faint. The Crooked Man begins when Holmes and Watson are summoned by the acting commander of a regiment that had been posted to India. By giving some of them a fixed place in British history he stimulated interest from his readers all the more. Despite the Sherlock Holmes Stories being timeless in their narrative of an intricate mind at work, Arthur Conan Doyle was in fact writing for the British public.

Review sherlock holms the crooked man jeremy brett