He's one man who can answer the age old question that people have been asking for years: What's up Holmes? He's Sherlock Holmes and he puts out a mean sequel in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
Picture it: It's 1891. Sherlock (Robert Downey Jr.) is back and he's as eccentric as ever. Okay, many would argue as 'weird' as ever. They're probably right, but there is a definite method to his madness. It may not always be appreciated by his sidekick, Dr. Watson (Jude Law). Actually, ole Wattsy is more concerned with his upcoming wedding and honeymoon. Unfortunately, before the happy couple can get down and dirty Watson is pulled into a caper by Holmes. At the heart of the problem is Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). He's your run-of-the-mill terrorist looking to capitalize on an arms race that could start a world war. Yadayadayada Inspector Holmes and Dr. Watson battle Moriarty and his liege to the death in an effort to save the world.
It's good. I'll go with 4.0 Stars. It's a story that takes the word 'calculated' to new heights and it's told expertly by Director, Guy Ritchie. Give cast and crew a ton of credit here. They deliver big time in creating 1890's London, Paris and more, while making it come to life in a lively plot. Downey Jr--great as always; and Law's Watson is personally my favorite role for him in a not-so-shabby career. The mirroring of Holmes-Watson and Moriarty and his side-kick is excellent. You essentially have Holmes going up against an adversary who is just like him. He's just as bright...just as calculating and nearly as eccentric. Meanwhile, the side-kicks share an interesting battle as well. It makes for a good and quite entertaining match-up.
Yeah, the holiday season is beginning to wind down, but the theatres are jumping...hmm--kinda like Holmes and Moriarty. Make this one a flick to see and see BIG! Enjoy the rest of the season! And don't forget to nominate your favorite actor, actress and best flick in the 2011 Yada's!
True...OUT!
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