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Holmes and Watson

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 30m
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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Etan Cohen

Producer:

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Jimmy Miller

Writer:

Etan Cohen

Release Date:

Dec 25, 2018

Runtime:

1hr 30m

Synopsis

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest detective is coming back to the big screen with his pal John in this period comedy from writer/director Etan Cohen (Get Hard). Will Farrell reteams with his Talladega Nights and Step Brothers costar John C. Reilly to solve mysteries as the iconic partners, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (respectively). The stacked cast includes Hugh Laurie as Mycroft, Ralph Fiennes as Moriarty, Kelly Macdonald as Mrs. Hudson, and Rob Brydon as Inspector Lestrade. Rebecca Hall, Lauren Lapkus, and Noah Jupe also star.

Cast

  • Will Ferrell
  • John C. Reilly
  • Rebecca Hall
  • Rob Brydon
  • Steve Coogan
  • Kelly Macdonald
  • Hugh Laurie
  • Lauren Lapkus
  • Pam Ferris
  • Ralph Fiennes

Atom User Reviews

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Verified Review
#snoozefest
#justokay
#notmyfave
#boring

Really expected it to be hilarious with these two guys but, nope. Probably would have turned it off if I watched at home.

15 of 16 helpful votes
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Christine S
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#snoozefest

Left half way through. If it weren't for the buy one get one free ticket I would not have gone.

14 of 14 helpful votes
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Tammy B
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Metacritic

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Based on 23 Critics
2.9

USER SCORE (106)

Generally unfavorable reviews based on 106 Reviews
10
Dec 25, 2018

Making their previous vehicles Step Brothers and Talladega Nights seem the height of comic sophistication by comparison, Holmes Watson features the duo parodying Arthur Conan Doyle's famous characters to devastatingly unfunny effect.

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Metacritic review by Frank Scheck
Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter
40
Dec 25, 2018

There is still intermittent joy to be found in their autumnal bromance.

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Metacritic review by Ben Kenigsberg
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times
40
Dec 25, 2018

The trouble is, Sherlock Holmes exists so large in audiences’ minds already that the pair’s uninspired take feels neither definitive nor an especially fresh take, but just an off-brand, garden-variety parody.

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Metacritic review by Peter Debruge
Peter Debruge
Variety
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