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Sherlock: Case of Evil

Sherlock: Case of Evil

Mystery · Crime · Drama · 2002

Early in his crime-solving career, Sherlock Holmes attempts to prevent Moriarty from cornering the heroin market.

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Sherlock: Case of Evil

“Forget Everything You Know About Sherlock Holmes”

2002 Mystery · Crime · Drama 1h 40m

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6.3 / 10

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Early in his crime-solving career, Sherlock Holmes attempts to prevent Moriarty from cornering the heroin market.

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Directed by

Graham Theakston

Written by

Piers Ashworth

James D'Arcy

James D'Arcy

Sherlock Holmes

Roger Morlidge

Roger Morlidge

Dr. Watson

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Moriarty

Gabrielle Anwar

Gabrielle Anwar

Rebecca Doyle

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Mycroft

Nicholas Gecks

Nicholas Gecks

Inspector Lestrade

Struan Rodger

Struan Rodger

Ben Harrington

Court is in session

Put Sherlock: Case of Evil on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.