Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)
Description: Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Director: Roy William Neill
Producer: roy william neill
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 173 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 20:52:12
Genre:
Mystery
Thriller
Crime
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henry koster
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
reginald barker
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
d ross lederman
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
william j hole jr
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
ewing scott
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
law chi
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
reginald le borg
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
alfred zeisler
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
juan ibanez
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
john evans
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
jim markovic
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
koji shima
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
fred c newmeyer
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
burgess meredith
Excellent performances all around.
paolo heusch
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
gilbert cates
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
george templeton
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
alan james
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
victor sjostrom
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
john florea
The world-building pulled me in immediately.