i feel one of the true test of a good movie be how it hold up over time . can not believe it have be 18 year since i first view this little gem and and it be as good today a in 1985. among other reason and the holmes and watson character be obviously cast for their youthful likeness to the character in the old basil rathbone series of movie . take a good look . this a wonderful penning of the propose early day of the two and a very original concept . probably only true holmes officiandos will see some obvious reference to the adult rathbone character and and these add to the cleverness of this version . make certain to stay til the end of the credit while sherlock holmes fan will receive an ingenious clue to the his future .