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 enlarge | Director: Brian Mills
Actors: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Fiona Gillies, Raymond Adamson, William Ilkley
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 28389
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 1792
ISBN: 0788604619
UPC: 030306179292
EAN: 9780788604614
ASIN: B00007G1WK
Theatrical Release Date: December 8, 1988
Release Date: January 28, 2003
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Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED
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Nothing But A HoundDog? January 28, 2003
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Actor Jeremy Brett performs an outstanding Sherlock Holmes, though absent for a good portion of the tale, in the televised adaptation of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, arguably Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most popular of the Holmes novels. A brilliantly Gothic setting, along with the intrigue of family secrets, elevate this HOUND to a better-than-average televised outing for the seminal detective. And the beast? The Hound itself is well worth the price of this tale that twists and turns to one gripping (and slightly bloody) climax. It's elementary!
 Jeremy Brett Rules! January 20, 2003
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Hound of the Baskervilles might just be my favorite Sherlock Holmes story. Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes ever. Screw Basil Rathbone. In all the books Sherlock Holmes never used the phrase, "Elementary my dear Watson." He never fought any Nazis either. That's just plain dumb. I don't like it when people change stories when they adapt it to film. They just screw it all up. The Sherlock Holmes series with Jeremy Brett, is the most accurate that I've ever seen. That's why I give this dvd five stars.
 A different slant on a classic story. January 4, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
It is my opinion that this teleplay focused more on the "human interest" of the story and less on any supernatural suspense.
Any great work of literature can disappoint when pictured, because after all, we form our own thoughts, and picture it in our heads. So here, the tragedy of the escaped killer's real story and the rescue of the young lady at the end, come to the fore; as opposed to the focus on the hound...which is slightly disappointing, admittedly. Although, that aspect was handled well, and does retain some suspense, as we fear for Baskerville walking across the moor at night. I'm a staunch fan of this Sherlock, but it seems the novelettes didn't come off as well.
I recommend this as entertaining, as long as you approach it as a retelling with a touch of heart.
Disappointment...! December 23, 2002
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
The Hound of the Baskervilles is the greatest case from the Sherlock Holmes series in the paper format by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, As far as Granada TV is concerned they have given the right justice to the Sherlock Holmes character by forwarding a great Artist Late Mr. Jermy Brett in leading role. I am the fan of Brett as and Holmes. He is the best holmes I ever seen.
This VHS gives me a very disappointing experience considering Brett's performance (may because of his health), Horrifying environment on moor, All character (except Dr. Watson) especially Henry Baskerville, Stepelton and his sister (they are all just nonsense), Director is lacking in all fronts. The Dog is not looking as terrible as it should. The movie is bit slow and not apealing though I am the fan of Brett and Sherlock Holmes.
Brett at his best December 3, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This version of Hound was the most anticipated and in 1988 it lived up to it's hype. Everything about this version is perfect including the brilliant portrayals of Holmes and Watson, by Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke, the support cast are excellent as is the production value. Basically the best version of Hound as played by the best Holmes-Watson actor's. Five stars is not enough.
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