Was it just not staged right? Was the pacing off? Maybe I got the sense that I was looking at a soundstage? I'm not sure. I also though that the climactic scene occurring among three primary characters, felt a little off. It felt more like farce and silly sight-gags, instead of the dry, dialogue- and character-driven humor that the show is known for. It "took me out of the movie," and hampered my willing suspension of disbelief. I thought that the Victorian versions of Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey) and Mycroft Holmes (Mark Gatiss) were just so cartoonish that they seemed right out of a "Saturday Night Live" sketch. (There's a compelling and sensible reason why this iteration of Watson seems a little different than our usual mild anti-hero, but I just can't say why.) My quibbles were wholly forgivable. The stronger, more assertive John Watson (Martin Freeman) that we see is damn terrific. I don't think I've ever watched a new episode of "Sherlock" and not laughed out loud at least once. And the dialogue is as sly and superbly delivered as always. There's some terrific acting, especially between Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and our main villain. "The Abominable Bride" also cheerfully skewers another excellent recent film and the twist employed there. It's unexpected, too, as the film I'm thinking off probably appeals to a different fan base. The similarities are just too much for this to be a coincidence - it's just got to be a well done (and a damn fun) homage. I'd also say that it strongly, strongly parallels a movie that I happen to love - right down to its surprise plot device, key character interactions, and a symbolic act by the main protagonist in the climactic scene. Also, as good as the trailer was I can say that it offers much more in its story than you'd expect. I will say that I loved it - I'd rate it a perfect 10, as I would just about any episode of this amazing TV show. What can I say about the "Sherlock" Christmas special, "The Abominable Bride?" Extremely little, for fear of spoilers.
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