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Mike O
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13-Apr-2018, 7:20 PM

The Seven Percent Solution- Written by Nicholas Star Trek Meyer of Wrath of Khan, The Voyage Home, & The Undiscovered Country, this Sherlock Holmes pastiche is immense fun. Meyer deconstructs the literary hero by having him detox from his cocaine addiction with Sigmund Freud. Along the way, Holmes, Watson, and Freud of course get entangled in an adventure where they must combine their intellects to solve a mystery. One of the key revelations counts as a major retcon which may not sit well with Holmes fans, but it’s an interesting choice. Director Herbert Ross keeps the film moving at an enjoyable brisk clip, Meyer’s script is witty, creative, and above all, fun, and Ken Adam’s period production design is a treat. An absolute blast.