Performances from Brett and Hardwicke are to be applauded as the definitive twosome. Thaw's rendition as Small was good as was the activities of , collectively the Baker Street Irregulars. Toby ,to be noted was worthy of the airtime that he received. I could ,ceaselessly commend the performances of Seagrove and Lacey but , perhaps the readers already have gleaned the polished nature of the acting staff. In the main the scriptwriters adhered faithfully to the original text -WITH A NOTABLE EXCEPTION. In the book, Watson proposes to Ms Morston and she reciprocates his devotion. No such happening appeared on-screen with the real consequence that the movie ending felt flat. The unexpected book ending seals its position as a masterful piece of fiction. The movie rendition fails to deliver that same climatic effect . A real pity. What can the scriptwriters have been thinking?
Review of The Sign of Four
