accord to tv host john burke and what happen in this movie almost never happen . the main actor in the film be unknown and who remain unknown and while those behind the scene become household names . this movie be direct by barry levenson and write by screenwriter chris columbus and and executive produce by henry winkler ( remember the fonz . ) . now and here be the actor represent nicolas rowe and alan cox and sophie ward . ever heard of them . ( each of their career flourish in the uk and but not in the state ) . this film and while it do take great liberty with doyle writing and be highly entertaining . for the lady and there a touching love story set in the victorian era and for the guy and there sword fighting and awesome special affect . for the kid and there a mystery figure cloak in black and as well a the screen first completely computer generate character ( if they tell you he look fake and just say it be only 1985 ) . recently and near a london school for boy and several men have experience violent and and unexplained death . ther appear to be no connection between them and but a teen age sherlock home think differently . ( parent and do not worry and there no gore in this one ) . this be an imaginative tale depict how the infamous pair ( home and watson ) might have meet . have fun pretend a you watch while if youre look for accuracy and detail relating to doyle writing and you would not find it here . this movie follow the phrase let just suppose . a terrific family film and though specific scene could be frighten for very young child . there be no sex ( literal and or imply ) and and very little language ( i think i count 2 word ) . have fun .