TV Movie Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a longstanding curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years. The director is to be commended because each character was given dignity. [7] Frewer's "manic quirks owe more to Jim Carrey than Basil Rathbone" said one critic. The mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a longstanding curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years.   |  Not so in this case. This is, arguably, the worst version of the famous story yet- the early 70s version with Stewart Granger also vies for this distinction- but Matt Frewer's Sherlock Holmes is undoubtedly the worst I've seen. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2002. [7], In order to make his interpretation of Holmes stand out, Frewer decided to tap deeper into Holmes' genius side. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! [4][5][6] He has been described as an actor that is 'normally eccentric and rubber-faced', allowing critics to call his adaptation the 'Ace Ventura version of Sherlock Holmes'. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. The Hound of the Baskervilles (TV Movie 2000) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. [3], Frewer's portrayal of Holmes was largely criticized. The first of four Holmes adaptations starring Frewer as Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles was followed by The Sign of Four in 2001, then The Royal Scandal (a blend of "A Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Bruce-Partington Plans") in 2001, with The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire (an original story) the final film released in 2002. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called in to unravel a mysterious curse that has plagued the Baskerville family for generations. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. It allows little character development and the pacing is all wrong. [2] In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Frewer commented on his take of the infamous sleuth, saying, "I decided Holmes has these literal brainstorms. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD], Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers [Blu-ray], The Cabin in the Woods 4K Ultra HD [Blu-ray]. The last of the Masutatsu Oyama trilogy. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. This is the best story Mr Doyle ever wrote. Hated it. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Please try again. So that's exactly how I decided to play him. and the Terms and Policies, Directed by Rodney Gibbons. The film is based on Arthur Conan Doyle's 1902 Sherlock Holmes novel of the same name. Search for "The Hound of the Baskervilles" on Amazon.com, Title: By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Production designer Jean-Baptiste Tard had $600,000 to create 221B Baker Street as well as a facade for Baskerville Hall. Was this review helpful to you? August 16, 2005 Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. ", "The Helen Reddy story and the song that inspired a revolution", Tiger Aspect Productions, BBC, Isle of Man Film, 'Shithouse' Interviews with Cooper Raiff & Jay Duplass.