Kincaid eventually steps up, proving he has learned a few real deductive tricks from Watson after all. Why It Works
Caine’s comedic timing as the dim-witted Kincaid perfectly balances Kingsley’s "straight man" frustration. subtitle Without a Clue
The film stars as Reginald Kincaid (the actor hired to play Holmes) and Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Watson. Tired of Kincaid’s incompetence, Watson attempts to fire him and solve crimes solo, only to realize the public refuses to believe in a detective who isn't "Sherlock Holmes." Key Plot Points Kincaid eventually steps up, proving he has learned
Watson fires Kincaid after a series of embarrassments, but finds he cannot get help from Scotland Yard without the famous face of Holmes. Kincaid eventually steps up