6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sherlock Holmes Returns (1993)
Sherlock Holmes Returns (1993)
Overview
Sherlock Holmes is awakened in modern times with a tale that he had invented a method of suspended animation that he had utilized on himself. Awakened by an earthquake, he is helped by Amy Winslow, who lives at 1994 Baker Street in San Francisco. There he is joined by a new group of Baker Street Irregulars led by Zapper. His battles lead him to the evil Moriarty clan led by James Moriarty Booth.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Sherlock Holmes is awakened in modern times with a tale that he had invented a method of suspended animation that he had utilized on himself. Awakened by an earthquake, he is helped by Amy Winslow, who lives at 1994 Baker Street in San Francisco. There he is joined by a new group of Baker Street Irregulars led by Zapper. His battles lead him to the evil Moriarty clan led by James Moriarty Booth.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central focus on deductive reasoning, individual intellect, and the pursuit of truth to solve crimes and restore order presents largely apolitical themes, avoiding explicit promotion of either progressive or conservative ideologies.
This movie demonstrates a notable departure from traditional casting by featuring a female character in the role of Sherlock Holmes's primary assistant, a position historically held by a male. However, the narrative itself maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film 'Sherlock Holmes Returns' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The film "Sherlock Holmes Returns" (1993) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding its impact on transsexual representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and other established characters portrayed by actors matching their canonical genders. No major character's gender was altered from source material or prior adaptations.
The film features Sherlock Holmes, a character canonically and historically established as white, portrayed by Anthony Higgins, a white actor. No major legacy characters in this adaptation appear to have undergone a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
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