Holmes & Watson

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2018

2.9	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 106 Ratings

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Morris31Jan 9, 2019

24% seems harsh. My girlfriend and I saw this Christmas day, and it was about what I expected it to be- Juvenile stupidity. I thought it was on par with other collaborations between Riley and Ferrel. Probably not quite as good as Anchorman,24% seems harsh. My girlfriend and I saw this Christmas day, and it was about what I expected it to be- Juvenile stupidity. I thought it was on par with other collaborations between Riley and Ferrel. Probably not quite as good as Anchorman, but still funny. If you were expecting high-minded, deep art, or a movie of great social importance, then you must have never seen their work. If you want a bit of silly slapstick-y nonsense, and you've liked their other movies- you'll likely enjoy this. Not sure if this movie has suffered in the user reviews because of pissed off right wingers (like the ratings for the all female Ghostbusters, The Last Jedi, etc.) -it does have few jokes about the baby-in chief.… Expand

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tamaracroweApr 22, 2019

No one laughed at this movie? Really? No one found this funny? I knew I was going to love this movie the second the little girl grabbed (young) Sherlock's turtle and threw it shouting (I paraphrase), "What kind of stupid dog is this!?" ThisNo one laughed at this movie? Really? No one found this funny? I knew I was going to love this movie the second the little girl grabbed (young) Sherlock's turtle and threw it shouting (I paraphrase), "What kind of stupid dog is this!?" This is not a satire - it's a total send up, and if you love Sherlock Holmes but realize how freaking inherently goofy the famous detective is, and how the Holmes/Watson relationship is so similar to the hilarious dynamic between Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton, Jr. - you must appreciate this. There is a plot for anyone paying attention. Sherlock refuses to feel anything (he uncries!), and learns that he needs to understand love in order to solve crimes. They have a fricking full out Hollywood musical number at the end which alone makes the film as brilliant as any Will Ferrell/John C. Reilly film you've ever seen. Honestly, were all these negative reviews written by people who hate comedy? Also - the not-so-subtle digs at American culture are spot on and hilarious. Pay attention. Slapstick humor, gross-out humor, plus witty dialogue ("A lady doctor!" "How do you spell doctor?" "Does doctor mean something different in America?") equals another Will Ferrell/John C. Reilly triumph. New favorite movie.… Expand

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6r1zzlyMar 15, 2019

If you watch it intoxicated or really really high this is one of the best movies ever created or... even one of the greatest art pieces ever in existance.

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OldhuckfinnApr 10, 2019

Utterly encapsulating and moving. A thespian masterpiece of utter brilliance. Jolly good fun. Pure bravado in it's message and bravery. When Holmes poisoned his fellow Watson it was as if I was watching pure Shakespeare! Holmes and WatsonUtterly encapsulating and moving. A thespian masterpiece of utter brilliance. Jolly good fun. Pure bravado in it's message and bravery. When Holmes poisoned his fellow Watson it was as if I was watching pure Shakespeare! Holmes and Watson will be uttered beyond time through the generations as a film of delight on a bright spring day with your stash of breakfast tea ready for consumption!… Expand

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The_Reviewer098Jan 18, 2019

This movie was bangin. When i watched this movie I decided that I was gonna name my kids Holmes and Watson.

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Lambo442Dec 29, 2018

If you're a fan of Will Ferrell's early films, Anchorman, The Ballad of Ricky Bobby etc and in particular Stepbrothers, you'll absolutely love this. I wanted to see why the critics gave it such a low score and I think I understand...theyIf you're a fan of Will Ferrell's early films, Anchorman, The Ballad of Ricky Bobby etc and in particular Stepbrothers, you'll absolutely love this. I wanted to see why the critics gave it such a low score and I think I understand...they think the absolute stupidity of it is somehow accidental. If you go into a film starring these two guys expecting some kind of thrilling plot and something at all serious then you're missing the point, this is just pure, farcical lunacy which for me works on every level. The characters of Holmes and Watson are parodied so effectively, it's obvious the writers know them well and are fans of Holmes. This film is as quotable as Anchorman and I think that over time it will also achieve cult status. Any film that Rotten tomatoes gives 3% should spike your interest. I read people were walking out of cinemas but the one I was in was full of people roaring with laughter and the film even got an applause at the end, which I've never seen before. I recommend you make your own mind up about this film and don't listen to people who don't appreciate this kind of bizarre and daft comedy. The writing is top notch and Ferrell and Reilly are a joy to watch… Expand

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CynthiajoyDec 29, 2018

I'm not an automatic Will Ferrell fan, but my husband and I laughed all the way through this movie. It followed the traditional framework while blowing up with ridiculous glee. Both stars are delightful, as are the supporting actors, theI'm not an automatic Will Ferrell fan, but my husband and I laughed all the way through this movie. It followed the traditional framework while blowing up with ridiculous glee. Both stars are delightful, as are the supporting actors, the latter could easily play it straight. Both guys have silly love relationships which are a stitch. Go ahead and see it no matter what the reviews say.… Expand

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LegendaryLassDec 25, 2018

You can practically see the sweat flying off of Ferrell and Reilly as they struggle to mine the confused, lazy script for laughs. They mostly succeed but don't look for the ludicrous plot to make any sense.

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dr_zoidberg590Nov 19, 2021

Ignore the bad reviews! It has many laugh out loud moments, maybe some went over the heads of american audiences due the accents and british vocabulary. It's silly and a tad childish sometimes but nowhere near as bad as the metacritic scoreIgnore the bad reviews! It has many laugh out loud moments, maybe some went over the heads of american audiences due the accents and british vocabulary. It's silly and a tad childish sometimes but nowhere near as bad as the metacritic score would suggest. It's honestly worth a go.… Expand

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HoustoMay 20, 2019

This movie is Great one the Funniest movie i ever seen.. If you like Step Brothers or The Other Guys you will love this Movie.. Don't listen to the Bad reviews these are the same people that Loved Twilight the WORST movie of all time

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ironman555Dec 30, 2019

Good movie. It just needs to be seen as an absurd Comedy....................

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