Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Mpi Home Video
• DVD Release Date: June 24, 2003
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008XS0X
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,944 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES VOL 3:PRIOR - DVD Movie

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capital portrayal of the famous consulting detective!, August 16, 2003

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Mark Savary "moon_city" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 3 - The Priory School & Wisteria Lodge (DVD)

While neither installment on this DVD really showcases Holmes' abilities, they are both very well drawn portraits of the man. Both Holmes and Watson are in good form here, and Brett and Hardwicke are solidly in character.

"The Priory School" shows us an interesting case of kidnapping, although in my opinion they reveal who the villain is a bit too soon. Excellent use of locations and the fascinating use of a school choir in the soundtrack make this a satisfying episode.

If one has an interest in learning the art of cinematography, you couldn't choose a better place to start than by studying the excellent work on display in "Wisteria Lodge". Director Peter Hammond, cinematographer David Odd, and production designer Tim Wilding truly excelled in the spectacular use of shadows, colored lighting, and the subtle placement of mirrors throughout the episode. Mirrors pop up in odd places throughout the Granada series, but never more so than in "Wisteria Lodge". The misty, frosty countryside is also nicely photographed here.

The idea that a simple country police inspector can rival Holmes' insight puts a new twist on the case that is unusual in the canon.

For those not yet familiar with the Granada series, you may first want to check out some of the earlier installments in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". However, while not famous cases like "The Red-Headed League," both installments on this disc deserve a spot in your collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD, September 24, 2009

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John A. La Boone III (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 3 - The Priory School & Wisteria Lodge (DVD)

This is an excellent DVD of the now classic Sherlock Holmes stories starring Jeremy Brett. The visual and auditory quality is perfect. No defects or disappointments. Very faithful to what was originally shown on PBS television. There have been a number of good portrayals of Sherlock Holmes over the years but Jeremy Brett has surpassed everyone else by far. All these producitons are entirely consistent with how the stories were originally written by the author. The period sets and costumes as well as the speech and mannerisms are entirely faithful the later part of the Victorian Era. A feast for those of us who feel quite at home with imagining Victorian England. These shows will delight both seasoned Holmes afficianados as well as people new to the stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST of all of Jeremy Brett's 'Sherlock Holmes' films, April 4, 2010

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Amante Distoria (Chicago, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 3 - The Priory School & Wisteria Lodge (DVD)

"Wisteria Lodge" is certainly an excellent episode, but I cannot praise "The Priory School" enough.

Every element, both technical and artistic, is top notch. The various locations chosen for filming - from the halls of the ancient priory school, to the dining room as the gentlemen took their cigars, to the grim, raven-haunted moors - each of these perfectly establishes exactly the right mood. Jeremy Brett was at the height of his abilities and gave one of his best performances. Edward Hardwicke avoids the tendency to make Watson look foolish and plays him as an intelligent and useful partner (just not as intelligent as Holmes!). And the guest stars, especially Charles Croker-King as the Duke, give equally excellent performances.

Those familiar with the original story written by Conan Doyle will notice some fairly significant changes in the ending, but with all due respect to Sir Arthur, these changes allow the characters to behave in a much more understandable manner. (I always thought the only reason behind the Duke's bizarre behavior in the written story was to create a surprise plot twist, unfortunately at the expense of realism.)