Mr. Holmes

Condon does right by both actors again, although the film is at its best as a showcase for the splendid and spell-binding Sir Ian...

...it looks like a blandly touching movie about a lonely old man who befriends a scrappy kid and learns about the magic of storytelling.

...McKellen’s dual impersonation of the aged and middle-aged Holmes is always enjoyable...

A gentle blend of detective mystery and amiable character study.

Sir Ian McKellen is riveting in this moving and humane look at Sherlock Holmes in his twilight years.

...McKellen nurtures his character’s changing nature with affection and grace.