7/10
Wholesome and funny take on classic Holmes mythos
27 April 2021
Well, mostly wholesome, except for when Holmes is perving on near naked women of course!

Without a Clue is an entertaining take on the classic Sherlock Holmes genre. Played pretty straight but with tongues firmly in cheek by Cain and Kingsley. Often feeling like a pantomime and incredibly over-acted by pretty much all of the cast which doesn't matter or detract because it just adds to the fun.

Cain & Kingsley virtually just play themselves, or rather spoofs of themselves which is also fine because they're who you've paid to see right?

It feels a bit dated, even for a 1988 movie, as in it feels like it was made in the mid 70's and not nearly 1990. I think the panto feel, over acting and slapstick comedy may have something to do with it.

They looked like they had a lot of fun making it and being genuinely good actors made it fun to watch. Can definitely recommend this hidden classic.
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