According to Without a Clue, master detective Sherlock Holmes was a wholly fictional character. Well, we knew that; what we didnt know was that Holmes was a figment of the imagination of his chronicler, Dr. John Watson (Ben Kingsley). When Holmes fame begins to grow, would-be clients besiege Watsons office for chance to consult the Great Detective. In desperation, Watson hires a seedy provincial actor (Michael Caine) to pose as Holmes. Trouble is, the preening actor hasnt got a clue -- about anything. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide