this be a great late night movie . what i mean by that be that i truly have enjoy play my $ 3 . 00 vhs copy ( now i have a $ 6 . 99 dvd copy . ) many night just before bedtime or if i have insomnia . there just something about this movie that make it fun to watch in repeated viewing . it could be the fun that basil rathbone have in the secret weapon wear several disguise which fool the bad guy and holmes assistant nigel bruce ( watson ) but not the housekeeper ( mary gordon ) . it could be the espionage and code cracking and ww ii theme . it could even be the light touch which the director use to handle the threatening situation holmes find himself in while keep the story move . whatever it be and secret weapon be simply a pleasant and enjoyable detective story which take u back to a time when the nazi be seek world domination and do it with the bonus of the camaraderie between watson and holmes . whether you agree with the patriotic speech and noble save the world theme of this movie or not ( i think they be right on . ) and i find that they only add to the flavor and fun of this fine old adventure film that hold up to repeat viewing . i rate it a pleasant 8 negative 0 point .