| John Cleese: The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It [1977] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![John Cleese: The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It [1977] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511azutahoL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Joseph Mcgrath
Actors: John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Ron Moody, Holly Palance, Joss Ackland
Studio: White Star
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 20252
Format: Colour, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Running Time: 55 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0769716636
UPC: 032031166394
EAN: 9780769716633
ASIN: B0000A5L2D
Theatrical Release Date: 1977
Release Date: July 15, 2003
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Goofy, with lots of familiar faces January 9, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
When Dr. Henry Gropinger (a caricature of Henry Kissinger, played by Ron Moody), has his diary stolen, causing him to be killed, the finest detectives of the world discover than the one behind it is Professor Moriarty's descendent. Who else can they call for help but the descendent of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Sherlock Holmes (John Cleese)? With the incredibly stupid Dr. William Watson (Arthur Lowe) in tow, he sets a trap that Moriarty cannot resist. Sadly, this Holmes is only a pale shadow of his illustrious grandfather, and his combination of quick-action and slow-thinking do not serve him well. [Color, released in 1977, with a running time of 56 minutes.]OK, let's start off by saying that this movie has only the thinnest of plots, and the humor is beat-you-on-the-head dumb! But, in spite of that, it actually is a fun little flick. There's no subtlety here, but if you are willing to put your brain into neutral, you will get a kick out of it. And, I must say, what I appreciated the most about this movie was seeing so many of my favorite British actors in one place: John Cleese (Monty Python), Arthur Lowe (Dad's Army), Joss Ackland (Lethal Weapon 2, They Do It With Mirrors), Denholm Elliott (Indian Jones and the Last Crusade), Nick Tate (Space: 1999), Josephine Tewson (Elizabeth on Keeping Appearances), Burt Kwouk (Cato on the Pink Panther movies) and Connie Booth (Fawlty Towers). So, if you love British television, and want to see some familiar faces in a goofy, off-beat production, then this movie is for you. If you are looking for a cinematic masterpiece, then look elsewhere, this movie is definitely not for you!
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