Detective Conan Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street Review

Story: 10

Obvious clue of intrest can be told from the Movie's title, that the storyline will deal with Holmes. This asspect of the storyline for Detective Conan fans is a good thing, because if you know Conan/Shinji, you know that he is a major Conan Doyal fan.

Also, there is the odd technollogy which does not exist yet, the virtual reality system. This is a change from most Detective Conan storylines as we are dealing with something that has not come into being yet. For the most part, new technollogies are introduced as possibilities when they become possibilities, so this adds an interesting effect. Even Dr. Asaga's inventions have some bases in current reality.

Also, the story line is quite involved with the details of who when and why, the clues being dropped all throughout the virtual reality world. If one doesn't yet know about Sherlock Holmes, I do suggest learning somethings, as that would make the movie even more enjoyable then it is.

Art: 10

I loved the renditions of the art work. The big feature in this one was London. The details are just how I've seen them in picture books, including Big Ben, the clock tower in all its full glory. Also, there are some funnies that got programmed into the virtual reality game, but you will have to keep your eye out for them.

Sound: 9

There was enough new sounds that I felt like I was actually transported along with Conan and the others. The electronic noises and some of the music were really nice to hear and made for a nice change in pase.

Characters: 10

There were quite a few unique individuals here, including four new kids who Conan meets at the sneek peak release of the virtual game. They have... for the most part, a good deal of development along the way character wise, as because they are rich kids, they are a tad snobby.

Enjoyment: 10

I enjoyed a lot of it, getting to see Sherlock Holmes, and even one of my favorite murder mysteries that still remains unsolved even to day. I happen to love how they handled the theory about the murderer and worked it into the plotline. Who is it and what did they do? I really can't tell as that would be a major spoiler in itself, and I... who tends to not mind spoilers, was glad this one wasn't spoiled for me.

Overall: 9

While I think most people would actually like this, I am thinking there might be some people who might have a problem with the truthfully non existant technollogy in here, but that, along with the Sherlock Holmes theme, helps to make this movie as great as it was. Plus... think about it... if Dr. Asaga can create the devices he can, the virtual reality system could certainly exist too.