The Hound Of The Baskervilles (2002)
A Terrifying New Adaptation.
In this energetic and bold adaptation, Conan Doyle's legendary characters are portrayed with a pace and vigor that capture the spirit of the original story.
Sir Charles of Baskerville lies dead on the moors of his family estate. The look of abject fear on his face and the presence of animals footprints around his corpse suggest the impossible; that the ghost of a fearsome hound, long feared by the Baskerville family, is responsible for his death. As the new heir, Sir Henry Baskerville takes up residence at the estate, legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted associate Dr. Watson arrive to investigate the mystery.
It is Holmes's most famous and complex case. At times, it seems that he will lose the game as his foe outwits and eludes him. Is his adversary human or occult? It is possible that one of the century's most developed deductive intellects has met its equal? Watson fears for the precarious balance of his great friend's mind as events spin out of control.
Brilliant, secretive, volatile: Sherlock Holmes must use all his powers to expose the truth behind the mystery of The Hound Of the Baskervilles.
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keep ian hart around! - tamarindball
It's always chancy to watch a new version of an old story, because no doubt the filmmakers will want to try something new to 'refresh' a tale that most people already know the end of. Fortunately, apart from some dicey CGI (probably the best way to handle the problem of the Hound), there aren't too many liberties taken with Conan Doyle's story here.
Roxburgh makes a perfectly serviceable Holmes and it's always fun to see Richard E. Grant pop up in a movie, but for my money the very best part is Ian Hart's Dr. Watson. Traditionally, the character has been played as an elderly buffoon, but Hart's version is closer to the Watson in the books, capable and good-hearted but with a nicely tart edge. Fantastic stuff!
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keep ian hart around! - tamarindball
It's always chancy to watch a new version of an old story, because no doubt the filmmakers will want to try something new to 'refresh' a tale that most people already know the end of. Fortunately, apart from some dicey CGI (probably the best way to handle ...