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Don t miss this feature length classic Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Sherlock Holmes Incident At Victoria Falls To celebrate the dramatic close of a back breaking case, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on holiday to Africa s breathtaking Victoria Falls. They indulge in a luxurious train ride on board the Orient Express , hobnobbing with the most glamorous personalities of the day. But there is to be no rest for the great Holmes, for someone is killed and one of the passengers is the murderer... Soon everyone is a suspect, the beautiful temptress Lily Langtry, the great Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi and even former president Teddy Roosevelt. The action and suspense relentlessly build as Holmes and Watson pursue one their greatest case in this exotic but deadly land. From the sumptuous luxury of the Victoria Falls Hotel to the lethal beasts of the pulsating jungle. From the glamorous rich and famous to the African witchdoctors with their terrifying black magic Then Finally, with uncanny powers of observation and brilliant wit, Sherlock Holmes pieces together the puzzle...but not before a suspense filled climax thrusts our heroes into the depths of a secret Indian catacomb where they must make the most harrowing escape of their lives. SPECIAL FEATURES Photo Gallery
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With an all star cast including Christopher Lee (Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Star Wars) and Jenny Seagrove (Judge John Deed).
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By L. Hay
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In spite of some of the horrible reviews this film has had, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It did drag in parts, but Christopher Lee was absolutely splendid as the dark and ageing Holmes and Patrick Macnee was well cast as his sidekick, Dr. Watson.
If you ignore the opening scene depicting a street in London, which in know way resembles London, and the American accent on the small Indian girl, then it quite a lavish production.
The bodies pile up thick and fast - great - and the mystery deepens.
It was nice to see Joss Ackland play King Edward VII. He is usually a villain. And the former president Roosvelt was a breath of fresh air.
I have watched it twice already and will no doubt watch it many more times.
Well worth a viewing.
If you ignore the opening scene depicting a street in London, which in know way resembles London, and the American accent on the small Indian girl, then it quite a lavish production.
The bodies pile up thick and fast - great - and the mystery deepens.
It was nice to see Joss Ackland play King Edward VII. He is usually a villain. And the former president Roosvelt was a breath of fresh air.
I have watched it twice already and will no doubt watch it many more times.
Well worth a viewing.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Dr. Watson
Format:DVD
Those familiar with the Jeremy Brett series will not be disappointed with Christopher Lee as Sherlock Holmes. Some devotees will try to make comparisons, but should sit back and enjoy the action in one of the best Holmes adventures available on the screen. This is a truly remarkable adventure with Holmes and Watson on holiday in Africa. Ride on the Orient Express as Holmes meets with former president Teddy Roosevelt, wireless genius Marconi, and a host of suspects, as they journey to Victoria Falls, through the African bush, and into a secret Indian catacomb. The scenery is spectacular and Sherlock Holmes fans will not be disappointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By showgate
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If you are a Christopher Lee fan you must get this.Three hours of beautiful African scenery
and plenty of plot twists and drama.Patrick MacNee is an amusing Dr Watson, while other veteran
actors like Richard Todd and Josh Ackland are along for the ride too.The stern voiced Mr Lee is
the star of this show.Just don't compare it with the Jeremy Brett series as this is a typical
'international' production to please audiences world wide.
and plenty of plot twists and drama.Patrick MacNee is an amusing Dr Watson, while other veteran
actors like Richard Todd and Josh Ackland are along for the ride too.The stern voiced Mr Lee is
the star of this show.Just don't compare it with the Jeremy Brett series as this is a typical
'international' production to please audiences world wide.
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In spite of an imposing cast this is a decidedly stultified and tedious xperience. I hasten to add the caveat that this is NOT due to the lack of talent in the actors. Quite to the contrary!
The fundamental problems are, in my view, caused by the poor direction of an utterly abysmal script. Indeed, to expand on my earlier remark, without the talents of Christopher Lee, Joss Ackland and Jenny Seagrove, the whole bromidic affair would have degenerated into a stupefying ordeal! Patrick Macnee is a barely credible Watson playing the role largely as a senescent John Steed.
I stretched my award to two stars in homage to the valiant efforts of the actors mentioned - otherwise it is scarcely worth one star.
The fundamental problems are, in my view, caused by the poor direction of an utterly abysmal script. Indeed, to expand on my earlier remark, without the talents of Christopher Lee, Joss Ackland and Jenny Seagrove, the whole bromidic affair would have degenerated into a stupefying ordeal! Patrick Macnee is a barely credible Watson playing the role largely as a senescent John Steed.
I stretched my award to two stars in homage to the valiant efforts of the actors mentioned - otherwise it is scarcely worth one star.
By J. Taylor
Format:DVD
I thoroughly enjoyed these episodes. Although being three hours in total (2 90 minute parts), which is quite exhausting! It is great fun to see this lighthearted, witty adventure.
Christopher Lee plays Sherlock Holmes very well and Patrick Macnee plays a great Dr Watson. Seeing these two legends together on screen playing two great parts in fantastic. They are both very much in the Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce mould with dry humour thrown in.
Superb as far as I am concerned!
Christopher Lee plays Sherlock Holmes very well and Patrick Macnee plays a great Dr Watson. Seeing these two legends together on screen playing two great parts in fantastic. They are both very much in the Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce mould with dry humour thrown in.
Superb as far as I am concerned!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was really looking forward to watching this tv movie but what a let down it was. With a top notch cast including Patrick MacNee and Joss Ackland how could it not fail to entertain - regretfully it does. The problem is that it's very very boaring. The viewer is subjected to 3 or so hour of utter tedium. The cast try their best but mostly fail to deliver. Even the great Christopher Lee is wasted as Holmes. This is not the actors fault but that of the writer of this drival. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan you will probably add this to your collection - but be prepaired to be dissapointed - I was.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought my copy sight-unseen on the basis of being a Sherlock Holmes fan and a Christopher Lee fan. This could have been a risk. But I needn't have worried. This is an excellent Sherlock Holmes telemovie, which any true Holmes fan will love. Christopher Lee is superb as a retirement-aged Holmes, lured back from the brink of retiring to Sussex to raise bees, to solve this fascinating case. Patrick MacNee is virtually the definitive Watson, Claude Akins and all the supporting cast are superb. Although at three hours this film could have been over-long, by splitting it into two parts they've given you the choice of watching over two nights, or in one sitting. So far, having watching it three times, I have always watched it in one sitting. A great addition to the DVD collection of any fan of Sherlock Holmes or Christopher Lee, or both!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
THis is not a bad film however it has been slip into 2 parts as it is quite lenghty, but never the less for anyone who lie Sherlock Holmes films should quite enjoy this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
horrible quality of dvd
I gave the story 4 stars because I truly enjoyed it - but this dvd is really crap !
I cannot understand with today's techniques that one sells such poor quality.
I cannot understand with today's techniques that one sells such poor quality.
Published on 17 Sep 2010 by N. Van Espen
1.0 out of 5 stars
oh dear
A line in the film says it all .... RETIRES TO SURREY TO KEEP BEES...ALAS ALSO THE BBC GOT THIS WRONG ON A DOCO THEY DID ON HOLMES A WHILE BACK ..THEY SAID KENT!!! Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by SPURS
2.0 out of 5 stars
A poorly produced, overrated movie.
My wife and I were disappointed with this movie. It certainly did not live up to the quality of characters being portrayed or give credit to the actors portraying them. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by M. A. James
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