As a mystery thriller, it's a decent thing, with Rathbone's deductive approach as Holmes, but unfortunately, it relies on clichés that weaken its predictable plot about spies, Nazis, and war propaganda. [Full review in Spanish]

This is the first entry in Universal's modernized version of the Sherlock Holmes series.

John Rawlins, normally a minor director, did a smashing job in framing the story with moody noir-style cinematography.

It almost completely lacks the moody atmosphere and tight pacing of the previous two films.