Mr. Holmes

LANDON **1/2
Ian McKellen presents us with one of the best performances of the year as the elderly version of the titular detective known as Sherlock Holmes.  He's electrifying and really makes up for the film's lack of narrative depth.  It's actually a really interesting story, it just never leads up to a rewarding closure.  With that being said, it's unarguably a well made movie.  The production and costumes look great, but what needs to be especially noted here is the makeup.  Ian McKellen plays two versions of Holmes here.  He plays him in his late 50's/early 60's in flashbacks, and then in his 90's in the supposed present timeline.  The makeup looks fantastic in the latter years, and McKellen accordingly performs terrifically at both ages.  Again, it's not a particularly rewarding experience, but it left me intrigued just enough to give it a thumbs up.

LOGAN ***

BANGERANG SCORE: **1/2