2.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Holmes & Watson (2018)
Holmes & Watson (2018)
Overview
Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
2.9
Overview
Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Holmes & Watson is a comedic parody that primarily focuses on slapstick humor and lampooning the Sherlock Holmes mythos. The film does not engage with political or ideological themes, resulting in a neutral rating.
The movie features a cast that aligns with traditional portrayals of the characters, without explicit race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. Its comedic narrative does not include significant critique or negative framing of traditional identities.
Secondary
Holmes & Watson incorporates comedic elements that play on the perceived romantic relationship between its protagonists. These gags, including a kiss, are primarily used for humor derived from the 'mistaken for gay' trope, rather than exploring queer identity with dignity or complexity. The portrayal leans towards using queer themes for ridicule, resulting in a problematic net impact.
The film "Holmes & Watson" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. There are no plot points or character arcs related to transgender identity, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of the rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and other canonical characters, all portrayed by actors matching their historically established genders from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. No significant character's gender was altered from the source material.
The film features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, both canonically white characters, portrayed by white actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, respectively. No established characters from the source material are depicted by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
3.9
4.3
Critic Ratings
1.0
2.4
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