维尔

　　From 1987 to 2003, Michel Fourniret cemented his legacy as France’s most infamous murderer. But his wife was an enigma: Was she a pawn or a participant?

　　A most pleasingly atmospheric rendition of the tale, noirishly photographed and moodily set, this is the version which probably would have delighted Conan Doyle the most. There is one important plot change which enables the beautiful Alice Brandt to enjoy both a larger role and a more intriguing part in the proceedings. This change also builds up the parts of Dr Mortimer and Lord Charles, yet at the same time provides a nice introduction to the is-he-sinister or is-he-a-good-guy Barrymore, deftly played here by Fritz Rasp.　　Despite the sting of its well-developed story, the spellbindingly atmospheric direction and the engrossing performances delivered by the entire cast, many fans may find this version somewhat disappointing. For at least three reasons: As in the novel, the part played in the narrative by Sherlock Holmes, though vital, is minimal. And in this version, not only has no attempt been made to enlarge his role, if anything both writer and director do their best to minimize it. Holmes does not even make his entrance for half-an-hour, and when he does finally appear, he has his back to the camera. It is Fritz Odemar, as Dr Watson, who receives the more favorable camera angles. And there is a purpose in this. It is Watson, not Holmes, who figures as the main protagonist of The Hound of the Baskervilles. For the bulk of the narrative, Holmes disappears. It is Watson and Lord Henry (Peter Voss) who take up the running. The movie is almost over, before Holmes closes in on the villain. And even so, this is not the obsessed, self-important Holmes we are accustomed to see taking charge. Another problem is that the title hound itself does not figure a great deal in the action, a downgrading which will undoubtedly rate as another major disappointment for fans. And finally, it could be argued that the script gives too much attention to Conan Doyle's red herring, the escaped convict, and not enough to the real villain.　　This said, it must surely be admitted by all, that Odemar's interpretation of Watson—intelligent, charming, level-headed, courageous and resourceful—is much closer to Conan Doyle's conception than either the bungling, inveterately stupid Nigel Bruce or the self-effacing Ian Fleming.　　One other player deserves special mention: Erich Ponto (Dr Winkel in The Third Man) who seems exactly right for Stapleton. A difficult part, superbly played.　　- JohnHowardReid, imdb

　　本片改编自英国作家阿瑟·柯南道尔的同名小说。讲述了巴斯克维尔庄园流传着一个古老的传说，庄园的主人总是意外死于非命。福尔摩斯派华生前去调查，遇见了许多谜团，随着调查的深入，幕后凶手也在渐渐逼近……

　　电影描绘了电视剧版发生的故事之后，两人再次相遇，再一次作为搭档开始接受工作委托后的最初的案件。福尔摩斯研究家和福尔摩斯粉丝称为“夏洛克·福尔摩斯”系列史上最高杰作的长篇杰作《巴斯卡维尔的猎犬》的故事作为原案。　　日本屈指可数的资本家委托若宫为他搜寻女儿绑架未遂事件的犯人。但在那之后，资本家留下庞大的遗产，离奇地死去。为了探听资本家的死和绑架事件的真相，狮子雄和若宫降落在濑户内海的某个岛上。等待他们的是，一个一个都很难对付的华丽一族和奇怪的关系者们……和周围阻断的这个岛上，人们窃窃私语着传说中会袭击人的可怕魔犬的所作所为。连锁反应一样接二连三地发生了案件。复杂的人际关系和交错的现在与过去。这是不能打开的“潘多拉之盒”吗？同时若宫也面临着穷途末路的危机……这时候，狮子雄的决断是？这之后，两人终于抵达的可怕真相又是？