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99 of 102 people found the following review helpful
By Lady Claire
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having watched and thoroughly enjoyed the first series, I awaited this second one with eager anticipation. I wasn't to be disappointed....
It's just an absolute sheer delight from start to finish. As well as having thrills and humour (I do so love Martin Freeman's deadpan comic timing), it was actually incredibly moving at times (refer to Freeman's speech at the end of 'The Reichenbach Fall').
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman appear to have been born to play Holmes & Watson and I really cannot think of anyone better. They lend the right amount of gravitas in their respective roles to make both their characters not only believable but loveable. You really do care what happens to them.
This Sherlock series is in very assured hands with the BBC, Steven Moffat & Mark Gatiss at the helm. Their love for the stories etc, shines through with their faithful adaptations. And I, for one, simply cannot wait for the next Sherlock series!
It's just an absolute sheer delight from start to finish. As well as having thrills and humour (I do so love Martin Freeman's deadpan comic timing), it was actually incredibly moving at times (refer to Freeman's speech at the end of 'The Reichenbach Fall').
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman appear to have been born to play Holmes & Watson and I really cannot think of anyone better. They lend the right amount of gravitas in their respective roles to make both their characters not only believable but loveable. You really do care what happens to them.
This Sherlock series is in very assured hands with the BBC, Steven Moffat & Mark Gatiss at the helm. Their love for the stories etc, shines through with their faithful adaptations. And I, for one, simply cannot wait for the next Sherlock series!
56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By Alicyclo
Format:DVD
I just love the modern Sherlock, clever, funny and well acted. I think Series 2 might even be better than Series 1.
I can't get over the level of ignorant nit-picking that goes on in some of these reviews, though. A lot of people clearly are not familar with Conan Doyle. Certain things have to happen the way they do because that's how he wrote them, eg the 'shock' ending of the Reichenbach Fall (can't be bothered being hassled about spoilers, hardly consider it a secret/surprise when the story has been in print for more than a century!) I'm watching the stories more to see how things happen than what happens, and it is obvious that Gatiss and Moffat, as the total fans they clearly are, will stick to the spirit of ACD's stories as much as possible. BTW that means that Holmes and Watson will probably never engage in a torrid sexual relationship...They are, however, definitely a couple, just not in the conventional sense.
I think this interpretation is very polarising, either you love it, or it annoys you, in which case, go and watch something else. If you've seen any of the episodes in either series on tv, you know which group you belong to.
As far as I'm concerned, it's all good, I love the actors-especially Benedict and Martin, who are great together, I think the funny bits are funny, and the sad bits are sad and the whole thing is very clever.
I suspect a third series may be a long time coming, but I'm looking forward to it!
I can't get over the level of ignorant nit-picking that goes on in some of these reviews, though. A lot of people clearly are not familar with Conan Doyle. Certain things have to happen the way they do because that's how he wrote them, eg the 'shock' ending of the Reichenbach Fall (can't be bothered being hassled about spoilers, hardly consider it a secret/surprise when the story has been in print for more than a century!) I'm watching the stories more to see how things happen than what happens, and it is obvious that Gatiss and Moffat, as the total fans they clearly are, will stick to the spirit of ACD's stories as much as possible. BTW that means that Holmes and Watson will probably never engage in a torrid sexual relationship...They are, however, definitely a couple, just not in the conventional sense.
I think this interpretation is very polarising, either you love it, or it annoys you, in which case, go and watch something else. If you've seen any of the episodes in either series on tv, you know which group you belong to.
As far as I'm concerned, it's all good, I love the actors-especially Benedict and Martin, who are great together, I think the funny bits are funny, and the sad bits are sad and the whole thing is very clever.
I suspect a third series may be a long time coming, but I'm looking forward to it!
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Now we have had the second series of Sherlock, and we know that there is a third series on the way, who would have thought that 'Sherlock Fever' would once again sweep the world. Conan Doyle wrote his serial detective and soon overtook the popularity of M Lecoq, the big sensation at the time. From there he has been filmed many times, arguably the ultimate old style stories brought to life in Sherlock Holmes - Complete Collection [DVD] by the definitive Holmes, Jeremy Brett. To actually dare to go back to the stories and look at ways to bring them into the 21st Century was a stroke of genius, but to actually make them work, and have not just a British but an international fan base for the series is just astounding.
This two disc set gives us the three latest films, subtitles for those who need them, and a documentary about making this second series. The on screen chemistry between Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman is perfect, as well as the rest of the casting. With a Moriarty who is genuinely unpredictable and the delicious Lara Pulver as Irene Adler there is just so much to take in and enjoy here. The new Sherlock is believable and Cumberbatch has fallen into a role that seems to have been written just for him. Once again a series that is as good as the first one, and long may the new Sherlock be on our screens to entertain and enthrall us.
This two disc set gives us the three latest films, subtitles for those who need them, and a documentary about making this second series. The on screen chemistry between Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman is perfect, as well as the rest of the casting. With a Moriarty who is genuinely unpredictable and the delicious Lara Pulver as Irene Adler there is just so much to take in and enjoy here. The new Sherlock is believable and Cumberbatch has fallen into a role that seems to have been written just for him. Once again a series that is as good as the first one, and long may the new Sherlock be on our screens to entertain and enthrall us.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By ch.adamant
Format:DVD
The episodes in themselves are great! The show gets better and better with the second series, and the two main actors really out-do themselves.
Since I only recently starting watching the series and had the first one on dvd as a gift, the only way to see the second one in my own time was to buy the second series, and I was looking forward to the Sherlock uncovered extra feature which wasn't really that revealing. I enjoyed the audio commentaries, but I think the part about uncovering Sherlock could have brought the fans more information, and not just a commercial like presentation of the series.
All in all, I guess the investment was worth it. 12 pounds for 3 movie-length episodes is a decent price and I couldn't have waited any longer to see the series.
Since I only recently starting watching the series and had the first one on dvd as a gift, the only way to see the second one in my own time was to buy the second series, and I was looking forward to the Sherlock uncovered extra feature which wasn't really that revealing. I enjoyed the audio commentaries, but I think the part about uncovering Sherlock could have brought the fans more information, and not just a commercial like presentation of the series.
All in all, I guess the investment was worth it. 12 pounds for 3 movie-length episodes is a decent price and I couldn't have waited any longer to see the series.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dick Pearson
Format:DVD
Well acted, fun stories and on the whole not too far fetched. Once you get past the quite fundamental differences between the characters in this modern series and the original (which for a lifelong fan of the original like me was, admittedly, hard) the whole thing makes sense, the tales are great fun, and is a success.
The main protagonists are excellent actors and ideally suited to the way the parts are written. Una Stubbs's Mrs Hudson is a gem.
However, cannot give it a 5 although it has been one of the best recent offerings on TV as the shows, however good they may be, are not a patch on the TV adaptations of the original stories with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke. In particular the 1980s series characters match more closely to the original books with Holmes himself a far more human character and Watson not the ignorant duffer of too many screen presentations: the characterizations in this modern variant are far more in keeping with those caricatures in the Rathbone/Barrymore/Gilette mould.
The main protagonists are excellent actors and ideally suited to the way the parts are written. Una Stubbs's Mrs Hudson is a gem.
However, cannot give it a 5 although it has been one of the best recent offerings on TV as the shows, however good they may be, are not a patch on the TV adaptations of the original stories with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke. In particular the 1980s series characters match more closely to the original books with Holmes himself a far more human character and Watson not the ignorant duffer of too many screen presentations: the characterizations in this modern variant are far more in keeping with those caricatures in the Rathbone/Barrymore/Gilette mould.
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Simply amazing
The second series of the Sherlock is so intensive and keeps you wanting more and more. In each episode you will see a different kind of Sherlock's emotions. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Diogo Lemos
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Clever, clever
I have both series on DVD, and am a big fan of the original books and the modern twists on the plots of this TV series. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Garrold
5.0 out of 5 stars
What saves Sherlock ?
Well we were left with a finale cliffhanger, will Sherlock survive ? I did not enjoy this series as much as the first but the quality is undoubted.
Published 12 days ago by heather
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Didn't expect anything else! loved watching it on t.v ,love being able to watch it when I like even more a great series and glad I brought it
Published 13 days ago by Jess Scannell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Last episode alone makes this worth buying
I'm not such a huge fan of the first two episodes but love the concept and delivery of this series. Can't believe it's only been a year since this was on telly.
Published 1 month ago by Sarah
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It was crazy good
I chose this rating because Sherlock season 2 was like that of Sherlock season 1; it was fantastic. It was entertaining, funny, scary and really on the edge of your seat. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nikita
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
This is a great DVD and arrived very promptly. It is not cheap, but I would still recommend it to Amazon customers.
Published 1 month ago by Dwickej
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Glorious
What's not to like? Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman doing what they do best and I can't wait to see what's next.
Published 1 month ago by Mel
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Sherlock
Loved the first series which brought Sherlock up to date - this series continues in the same way. I have really enjoyed watching both of these series and hope they make more!
Published 1 month ago by Lez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating new look for Holmes and Watson
Delicious. I have been a great fan of the series on TV. Cumberbatch and Fremman a great team and most enjoyable
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