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Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes
Cast: Eddie MarsanJude LawKelly Reilly
Director: Guy Ritchie
Released: December 25, 2009

Sherlock Holmes has made his reputation finding the truth at the heart of the most complex mysteries. With the aid of Dr. John Watson, his trusted ally, the renowned "consulting detective" is unequaled in his pursuit of criminals of every stripe, whether relying on his singular powers of observation, his remarkable deductive skills, or the blunt force of his fists. But now a storm is gathering over London, a threat unlike anything that Holmes has ever confronted...and just the challenge he's looking for. After a string of brutal, ritualistic murders, Holmes and Watson arrive just in time to save the latest victim and uncover the killer: the unrepentant Lord Blackwood.

Khatie

Elementary, my dear moviegoers

Khatie · January 29, 2010 · Flag

This film delivered a lot of action and gorgeous cinematography as well as humour and terrific interplay among the lead actors, but the story wasn't what we've come to expect as a Sherlock Holmes mystery. There were not many 'aha' moments, as most reveals were heavily foreshadowed. What it felt like, by the end, was one big trailer for the next Sherlock...

Shelton Lindsay

the discovery of a new series

Shelton Lindsay · January 5, 2010 · Flag

I was not amazed by this film. though it is entertaining and i think a good adaptation the film itself suffers from a slightly weak plot that is also to obsessed with foreshadowing its own sequel to really develop the plot well in the original. However Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law's relationship as Holmes and Watson respectively is worth seeing....