Sherlock Holmes stories are best when done as short stories. They are carried entirely by the plot, with none of the convoluted relationships and angst and history of the detective padding out the storyline to support a book length publication. Also, Holmes comes across as not too smart in this story as he keeps chasing dead end leads. He also comes across as very emotional as he blurts out accusations against the woman villain time and again – ending with her getting off scot free because he could not produce any evidence. It’s not exactly a waste of a credit but it’s irritating for Holmes fans to see their hero portrayed as anything but a vastly superior intellect who carefully considers his actions before doing anything and who can smell a trap a mile off. Having a little girl rescuing him and Watson from certain death at the end is most unsatisfying.