Title: A must-have for Sherlockians
Product review: At last - the Peter Cushing TV series from the 1960s comes to DVD.Alas - only 5 episodes of it survive. But they're all here, and the videotape transfer looks good.The rest is a mixed bag. The acting is good, especially Cushing's very fine interpretation of Holmes. However, the production value is a trifle lacking. From being shot on video instead of film, to the occasional flub (microphone hanging down in Hound of the Baskervilles -- oops!), these episodes have the feel of watching a play instead of a TV series. That said, the rest is pretty strong. This series is often pointed out as the blueprint for the excellent Jeremy Brett series, and honestly there are a few shots in here, particularly in A Study in Scarlet, that bear an uncanny resemblance to the latter series. In spite of its few shortcomings, this set is highly recommended.
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
