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The classic character from literature, the indomitable and quirky Sherlock Holmes, has been portrayed numerous times on screen. In fact, two current TV series follow his continued adventures and a new feature film starring Sir Ian McKellan just came out this year. What makes this version stand out is the combination of action director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Both Barrels, Man from UNCLE) and the chemistry of it's stars. Ritchie creates a vivid image of Victorian London, giving a gritty coal-stained look while showing the grandeur of England in a time when the sun truly never sat on Victoria's empire. The story is very engaging as Holmes matches wits with the dark and sinister Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) who has concocted a plot that threatens the whole of Britain. Richie's style is abundant in the numerous pursuits and amazing fight scenes where Holmes' lightning mind allows him to visualize his moves and counters in slow motion before unleashing them on his opponents. Robert Downey jr dons a British accent as Holmes in all his quirky but occasionally cold and blunt manner. Jude Law creates the perfect Dr. John Watson as Holmes' conscience, confidante, and blood brother. The two men come across as lifelong friends, who've fought side by side countless times. The subplot focuses on Dr. Watson impending marriage which Holmes feels threatens that partnership while Sherlock wrestles with his own matters of the heart; in the form of criminal Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams). I truly love this movie with it's wit, performance and quick action. I've seen it numerous times and can still watch it again and again. Read full review
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I really was looking forward to this movie with Robert Downy Jr... ... but alas, I was totally let down. I kept nodding off and it took me 3 watchings before I completed it. For me, it was just plain too difficult to understand, & I kept going "hunh‼️". I know there's people out there that loved this flick, but for me I was not entertained, and quite frankly, I just found it quite boring. I also have the 2nd Sherlock Holmes bluray, but I can tell you right now, I'm not in a hurry to see it.. if I ever even do. The price was ok, as I purchased it used, but if I would've purchased it new...well then I'd have to say "Rip Off".
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The first of two movies based on the British detective Sherlock Holmes, this same-titled movie may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoyed it. The plot revolves around a secret society whose leader is intent on taking over the British government and rearranging global power structures, with him as head honcho. His method to accomplish this is ostensibly based on Black magic, but the hyper-intelligent Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) is determined to expose the scoundrel as being a charlatan and a traitor. Jude Law plays his assistant, Watson, while Rachel McAdams plays Watson's fiance and an accomplice (but who is she really the accomplice of?). Guy Ritchie directed this movie, so it seems to go in a thousand different directions at breakneck speed. A cute facet of the movie is Sherlock Holme's continuous experimentation on Watson's dog, which he uses as a guinea-pig for various potions that he concocts. The dog spends much of the movie unconscious a s a result.Read full review
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After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler. An incredibly action/mystery story that also has great character development and brought to life the incredible partnership of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Mark Strong is terrific as the villainous Lord Blackwood. In addition to the great acting, the movie was visually stunning with 19th century London come to life. Terrific movie.Read full review
Great actors being great- the action ADHD jigjaggy movement was the killer of what could have been a great charcater makeover. I love action movies but this was an established character and a loved personna that was crushed. My husband begged to leave the first 5 minutes. The story line was trounced for the sake of the action, we never ever fall in love with the lead character and that is tragic because: Who does NOT want to be Sherlock Holmes? Cinematics were dark and felt very dingy, I never felt I got a clean look at anything just more dirty smelly feeling coming through the camera. I wanted some light, lightness of humor, lightness of love, lightness of mood. Not worth the evening it robbed me of. Action lovers- it will not be awesome enough and mystery lovers there is not enoug plot to temp you.Read full review
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