Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Eric Stevenson I can understand why it was hard to tell what a true sequel to anything was back in the 1940's. The title "Part II" wasn't used until "The Godfather: Part II"! Anyway, this movie was quite satisfying, although I admit that it did get weaker in the second half. It's still worth looking at. It was nice to see Professor Moriarty here. I'm not even really a "Sherlock Holmes" fan, but the character is so popular I would know about the other elements in the series. Basil Rathbone was the most prolific Sherlock actor and in the longest running series of movies. It's weird to reference a "Woman In Green" when everything's in black and white! It gets interesting when they start talking about hypnotism. Sherlock Holmes was created to promote skepticism and I believe they get it pretty scientifically accurate here. These films were short films. What I mean is that they weren't short films. They were feature length films that were short by those standards. I guess it can get pretty confusing to classify the difference. The performances are fine and it's all quite authentic. ***.

dglink After ten films together, the chemistry between Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce translates into a convincing on-screen friendship as the iconic Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson; the genuine affection between the two partners in crime-solving is palpably evident in their eleventh outing, "The Woman in Green." Watson is evidently touched when Holmes openly admits he let a villain escape in order to save his dear friend's life. Despite his blustering, Watson provides valuable advice and support to Holmes in this film, and, despite his grumbling at being used, the good doctor is more than comic relief. In Betram Millhauser's original screenplay, a string of young women are murdered throughout London, and each victim has had a finger surgically removed. Holmes and Watson are brought in by Inspector Gregson of Scotland Yard to aid the investigation.Producer-director Roy William Neill and his irreplaceable leading men have returned, and Neill has also brought back several other welcome figures from previous Holmes films in the Universal series. Veteran supporting players from other Holmes mysteries include Hilary Brooke, Henry Daniell, Paul Cavanaugh, Sally Shepherd, and Mary Gordon as the good, the bad, and the suspicious, in no particular order. Cinematographer Virgil Green, who lensed two prior Holmes films, provides crisp black and white images that especially flatter both Brooke and Rathbone, while his murky shadows that shroud London's back streets and the Victorian halls of 221B Baker Street add an aura of atmospheric mystery.Unfortunately, despite the excellent cinematography, fine assured direction, and seasoned members of the Sherlock Holmes stock company, "The Woman in Green" is a notch down from the prior three efforts in the Universal films. The script utilizes a tired plot device that not only creaks, but also fails to convince. Although fans of the series will relish the interplay between Watson and Holmes and the old friends among the cast, viewers will likely groan at some overly familiar scenes and easily guess both Holmes's and the villain's transparent ploys. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are always welcome and a delight to watch, but some adventures do not match their talents, and this entry is among them.

utgard14 Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) once again faces off with his nemesis Professor Moriarty (Henry Daniell), as well as a beautiful hypnotist (Hillary Brooke), in this entertaining entry in Universal's Sherlock Holmes series. Henry Daniell was probably my favorite Moriarty from the series. He wasn't hammy at all. The guy just oozed intellectual evil. Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are excellent as Holmes & Watson, as usual. Purists balk at Bruce's Watson but I think he's lots of fun and immensely likable. Hillary Brooke has one of her better roles here. Some good direction from Roy William Neill. This is one of the Universal Holmes films now in public domain so make sure you watch a good copy.

LeonLouisRicci Basil Rathbone Started to Show a bit of Age in the Previous Film as He does here, as His Face began to Sag a bit and the Eyes Sunken. But that is just the Human Condition and the Point is Only Made to Show that the Great Actor and Iconic Sherlock Holmes was Human and might have Contributed Somewhat to His Admittance, Off Screen, that He was becoming Weary of the Role. Maybe He just Refused to Admit that He was just Aging.But the Good Fellow Traveled On with Nigel Bruce as Watson in this Very Good and Entertaining Entry with some Excellent Mood and Lighting, a Gruesome Crime Spree, and a Slinky, Sophisticated Female Foe. And oh yes, Moriarty (Henry Daniell) is Resurrected for Added Gravitas.Holmes is Offered Cannabis, but Prefers a Pain Pill and Watson is Mesmerized at the Mesmer Club and is Assured that one of HIs legs is Waterproof. It is at the Club where Holmes meets Hillary Brooke, the Titled Character, and the End Game is Afoot.Enjoyable Episode with a bit of Bite and a Few Striking Scenes, the Abandon Dark House, the Hypnosis Floating Flower Scenes, and a Chilling Opening Act Featuring Paul Cavanaugh. Holmes Verbal Abuse of Watson in this One is Minimal to Nonexistent.