Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Stars	User	Rating
10	Beer94	61 _39%
The topic of the story is ambitious and original but it was far too complex and rather messy, and the resolving of plots at the end by Holmes is needed as there were no clues to the mysteries in the film which denies the 'play along' factor that these kind of films really need. However, a pleasing palette of characters disregarding the annoyingly cheesy villain and the relationship between Holmes and Watson is handled extremely well by the actors and that is what pulls you through this film.
7	Paxton	72 _71%
Solves the mystery of whether or not Robert Downey Jr. can pull off playing a cocky know-it-all... ... ... again.
6	Pickpocket	6 _55%
Good, not great. Didn't feel anything like a Guy Ritchie film, which is a bad thing for me. RDJ is pretty awesome yet again. The chemistry with him and Jude Law felt forced and it was hard for me to believe it. Horrible soundtrack and some noticeably bad CGI in places. All the women characters were complete throwaways and they had one of those shitty endings that had to set up for the sequel. I liked it but I don't know if I'll remember much about it in a week or 2.
6	Ytadel	7 _83%
It's neither Arthur Conan Doyle nor great cinema, but I went to see cool action, Victorian London settings, exaggerated minutia-centric sleuthing, and Robert Downey Jr. being witty, and by god, it had all those things. Irene Adler ended up feeling a little superfluous and the plot is definitely kinda messy, but Holmes and Watson had great chemistry and I plain had fun. Color me on board for the blatantly set up sequel.
5	keysercomp03	90 _66%
This fast paced movie depicting the timeless story of Sherlock Holmes is wonderfully done. It is fun to watch and thought provoking to those in the audience trying to follow all the clues that Holmes finds. The dialouge between Holmes and Watson is hilarious and their relationship is strong even when in disagreement. It is worth seeing this version of the timeless story.
4	NathanDarko	90 _79%
A movie that lives by it's brilliant main actors, up ahead Downey J.r as master detective "Sherlock Holmes" and his partner "Watson" played by Jude Law. Both did a great Job and make this movie very entertaining. The story isn't very exciting, and it gets more and more abstruse to the end, but Nevermind, because the chemistry between the actors is great.
4	Ross	45 _38%
Not fun at all - quite boring actually and the mystery is badly composed. Why the hell make a Sherlock Holmes film if you don't have an intelligent script? All explanations are so obvious. McAdams is totally wasted while Strong and Law are ok. Downing Jr. is good. (Hugh Laurie would have been amazing)
4	doctor7	73 _57%
Enjoyable and fun. Obviously it's Sherlock Holmes actioned up for a modern generation. Thankfully there's some genuine humour in it to keep it quite interesting without full-out resorting to explosions and breasts. However it never really fully gels together and the climatic fight scene is absolute garbage. Hopefully the sequel will be better, because they leave it wide open for one.
4	forehead1	40 _25%
Boring and overlong, I spent far too much time checking my watch to recommend this to anybody else. Robert Downey Jr. is good in the lead but the talents of both Law and McAdams are utterly wasted in their limited roles. Guy Ritchie's direction is surprisingly bland too, with any flashes of his energy seemingly lifted straight from his other films (a bare-knuckle fight scene in particular evokes strong memories of Snatch). So instantly forgettable you wonder why they bothered.
4	Barthalen	78 _74%
The biggest weakness is not really knowing and therefore caring about what the main Macguffin is. Apart from that, Sherlock Holmes is solid blockbuster entertainment. London looks nicely grimy, Holmes is an interesting change from the sober gentleman you'd expect, action and humor are nicely mixed and the music is surprisingly good.
4	Farzan	79 _73%
A nice looking and clever mystery film that deeply immerses you into the plot and you come out of it as if you solved the mystery yourself. Jude Law and Downey Jr have some great chemistry, and perform extremely well at that. It seems I should have liked it more. It has a great plot, and when the mystery unravels it is really cool seeing how everything happened. Good Film.
4	skiewulfy	45 _41%
Ponderous and predictable, Guy Ritchie's take on Doyle's work seems more interested in cashing in on a franchise than telling a story of worth. With a dimensionless villain and a plot so thoroughly mired in superfluous characters, its hard to build any tension. The stakes are never high and the characters in no danger of growth or development. To add insult to the entire mess, the entire last ten minutes are devoted to setting up a sequel, in leiu of an actual ending or fitting climax.
4	INDYATMN	74 _36%
Strip-malling a classic hero2 please the teens, this Hollywood makeover makes Holmes a little less unique& a lot more GENERIC. The most glaring anachronism is his relationship2 Watson: u know u're watching an unnecessarily false adolescent-boy spin on male friendship when a Victorian-era intellect is unable to express his happiness that his best friend didn't die, cause that's not as cool. Still the film keeps the action well-lubed in order2 race past the many "WTF?" deductions Holmes sniffs out
3	Jeb	67 _49%
An unusual film for Guy Ritchie, but a good one at that. It had wits, strong performances (Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law's chemistry was very personal), sharp developmental character progression and burgeon all set on a gracefully cultivated Victorian context. It pays a plentiful amount of devotion and admiration to the source. The ending without a doubt hints at a future sequel.
3	county_hell	73 _63%
Solid enough film, largely because of the chemistry between Downey Jr and Law. I thought they played off each other extremely well. The story itself, while not exactly hokey, seemed to be believable enough in a classic Holmesian way. Ritchie's directing was unobtrusive, though i did find some of the early action scenes to be a bit blurred, and tough to follow with the eye. There are worse things out there to see (When In Rome and Leap Year come to mind).
3	DavidBlast	65 _59%
Enjoyable but average. Downey Jr. was born to play Holmes, and Ritchie's otherwise pathetic action upgrade of the iconic detective works surprisingly well. Still some scenes should have been left for extra material, and there's too much "follow me around the room" without giving the audience a chance to guess along. Still, it's a fun ride. Consider it the best McDonalds meal ever: You'll be content as you leave the restaurant, burb once and be hungry for something else...
3	pewbeng	80 _71%
I thoroughly enjoyed Guy Ritchie's interpretation of Sherlock Holmes as 'Pirates of Baker Street: Curse of the Black Wood'
3	triffid	85 _66%
A brilliant adventure film. Downey and Law are an excellent match, bursting with chemistry and wit; the whole Holmes mythology is modernised, cleverly subverted and gently mocked, resulting in a very pleasant experience indeed. In other words, this film is a lot of fun.
3	frederic_g54	6 _35%
Treats its audience like a bunch of fucking idiots by, during at least 10 scenes, taking its time to explain a scene that preceded it. Hey writers, I don't need my shit explained till the end; We play DETECTIVE like our titular character and collect clues from which we deduce the answer...Haven't you ever played Cluedo ?!
3	theficionado	50 _48%
Sharp characterization and performances, personal chemistry, and something approaching restraint (for Guy Ritchie, at least) make for an enjoyable piece of Victorian steampunk. It doesn't end up quite playing fair -- there's no way the audience could infer the same things as the great detective -- but it doesn't suffer too much for it.
3	Anomaly	77 _66%
Not ruined by its update for modern audiences, although the plot isn't the best and it gets off to a rough start before it picks up the pace. Saved by the acting and chemistry between Downey Jr. and Law, the gritty recreation of Victorian England, and the humor, which all lend to an enjoyable experience.
3	Pepsi-Man	2 _39%
RDJ and Jude Law work beautifully as a somewhat updated Holmes/Watson team, but the fundamental flaw of this flick is that the central mystery is not very engaging, and when you're dealing with Sherlock, a boring mystery is really the biggest sin. Hopefully the future sequels will improve that aspect.
3	spleen	78 _61%
Classic fiction dumbed down for modern audiences. Can't wait for "Macbeth" starring Zac Efron. Woot!
3	pompousass	0 _12%
Horrors! The worst of it, worse than the hero's unseemly number of brushes with death or his embarrassing gullibility to feminine wiles, worse even than the blanketing darkness and the teeth-rattling sound and music imposed by Ritchie, is the insouciance of Downey, Jr. (never mind his bad accent) in the title role. In a rare bow to discretion, he at least lays off the cocaine.
3	nobamba	60 _61%
Too much explaining. RDJ plays his usual self and Jude Law is arguably more interesting, but for the bland wife. I was disappointed with the secret society plot, but Mark Strong can give world domination speeches any day. Nowadays Moriarty would be left to a post-credits scene. Make America English again. London looked like a steampunk dump but was quite sparse in long shots. Fav scenes: any private interaction between the eternally cute Rachel McAdams and RDJ.
3	Ocelot	45 _36%
It's moreso a problem with the premise of Sherlock Holmes, but when the audience has no idea what's going on until the end of the movie there's something wrong with your screenplay. Downey Jr. did a great job, though, as always.
3	terrymac	67 _50%
Quite good fun, although I probably wouldn't rush to see it again. I'd probably check out a sequel, though, given that this film did a lot of the groundwork.
3	somms	75 _72%
Without expecting much I actually really enjoyed this. The action is spot-on and it pays just enough reverence to the source material without being a straight-ahead adaptation. I await the obvious sequel with some anticipation.
3	Luna6ix	80 _73%
Jude Law and RDJ do fantastic jobs in their respective roles--I was seriously impressed at how they worked together. Ritchie seems to have completely forgotten his roots, but the slack is picked up by some superb acting and a script that stays true enough to its origin.
2	snaYkeY	89 _86%
I am prejudiced, for this is a movie directed by my favorite director, about my favorite literature character, and starring one of my favorite actors as him. So ignore this.
2	ZayanK	68 _34%
Sherlock Holmes inexplicably transforms into Dr. House.
2	XakkMaster	72 _45%
With anyone else as Holmes this movie would have failed to hold my interest. RDJ's ability to balance charisma and charm with the analytic ticks and masterful sleuth skills of the famous detective bring the legend to life, but there is a lack of strong supporting characters. The story doesn't live up to the potential and the villain, though creepy, isn't particularly interesting. Style over substance, but fortunately Guy Ritchie's cinematography, music and slick action still make it a fun romp.
2	Duco	67 _26%
A good action/comedy film that, while it makes you forget about everything for those 3 hours, will also get forgotten pretty fast as it's just not anything special. The acting's very decent, and I liked the idea of a not-your-everyday Sherlock Holmes, but the environment seriously lacks detail on some parts and the story could be more firm (although it's an "easy" movie) - plus some characters were really roughly put into the movie for the sake of sequel - namely the Professor.
2	omgfridge	6 _53%
Being enjoyable is something Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" does very well. Its fun, has a great deal of chemistry between the leads and all of its wit is expressed well. A lot needed to be explained but Sherlock is a smart fellow so the audience needed the time to catch up. Some scenes could of done with a polish a long with the CGI but pacing went along without a hiccup. A second mention to the superb Downey Jr. which is more the reason I finished this with a smile on my face.
2	Kojiless	80 _85%
Name the Guy Ritchie movie with the least amount of guns... If you answered Sherlock Holmes, you win...a gun!
2	Cinema_Asia	75 _71%
There's some great acting by Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law in what is basically a 19th century buddy cop movie. However the movie doesn't really reward the perceptive audience and instead offers a series of deus ex machina type explanations at the end which aren't satisfactory. There are a couple nice nods to mixed martial arts and Hong Kong action films too. Without Downey's superior acting this film wouldn't have worked at all. Overall it's a good effort but nothing beyond mild entertainment.
2	nauru	41 _36%
Passable, with some nice visuals and wide shots. Kind of generic execution though, with some pretty useless action parts. Should have been more thoughtful, more intellectual.
2	cagedwisdom	75 _65%
The crime story is exceptionally dull, the villain exceptionally uninteresting, and the screenwriter must have forgotten that it's not good enough for the detective to just explain it all at the end, the audience kinda needs to be in on at least a few of the clues during the main bulk of the plot for a crime story to work. Luckily, Downey Jr. and Law are stellar, and the chemistry/relationship between them provides a fantastic narrative force regardless.
2	anilscn	40 _29%
Guy Ritchie bomboş yönetmensin.
2	martryn	76 _67%
Finally, a mainstream Holmes film. Depending on how you read the stories, this is a pretty good rendition of his character, and you can't go wrong casting Jude Law in a film. I just wish that the mystery itself wasn't so silly. The real failing of this film was that too much of the mystery was revealed from the enemies point of view, which takes away the... mystery of it. Still, a great fucking film, and pretty true to the Holmes character, if not the Holmes stories.
1	Iustae	88 _93%
exactly what i was expecting: lots of action with brilliant actors, plenty of Sherlock's thoughts and good music, of course.
1	baljot187	85 _64%
Lots of fun and one of the better movies of the holiday season (better than Avatar at least). The plot is rather muddled and depends on several Xanatos Gambits but it's still fun to watch it unravel. Robert Downey Jr is an excellent Holmes and he also kills the English accent. Nice to see an American do it for once! Jude Law is likeable in this movie as well.
1	Gintoki	65 _39%
In this cinematic iteration of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary musings, Sherlock Holmes has autism and knows kung fu.
1	hotsake	80 _92%
I still feel that Rathbone was the best Holmes however this was a fun Sherlock Holmes, played surprisingly well by Robert Downey Jr. Decent mystery in the vain of the Hound of Baskervilles.
1	SirStuckey	80 _78%
This by no means blew me away but it was a fun flick. Downey Jr. and Jude Law had good chemistry and there give and takes were the best part. I don't recall Sherlock Holmes being as much of a wise-ass as he was portrayed in this movie but when you got Downey Jr. playing him you might as well give him some sarcasm. It's impossible to "figure out" the ending until you see, but only because it's drawn off things you would have no chance of catching. They set up a sequel and I'd probably watch it.
1	Redundant1	50 _11%
What could have been a good mystery movie is poorly executed. Lackluster performances, an awkward storyline ripped off from "National Treasure", a liberal use of poor CGI and too many action scenes for a classic mystery character. Made for a fast-food audience, some good elements are wasted on a garbage movie, where my "50" is generous. The good: the tone of London's aesthetics, the costuming, the score, the background work and elements that make up the flotsam and jetsam of the city.
1	Gnalkhere	75 _59%
Snatchlock, Stock, and Two Smoking Holmes
1	Leonardis	85 _50%
I liked it. Robert Downey Jr. is Sherlock Holmes when he isn't Iron Man (until the BBC show with Benedict Cumberbatch, of course). This is still a lot of fun though. It's probably better than Guy Ritchies other later work. It's entertaining and the cast is a lot of fun. If you like Sherlock Holmes, this is worth watching at least once.
1	Deathcrow	36 _13%
"Hey lets make a movie about Sherlock Holmes!" "Yeah, and he has to smoke the pipe a lot, because you know, he does that." "Great idea! But no boring investigator that has to uncover a complex plot, no one will watch that crap! Lets make him a boxer and do a lot of mindless fighting." "Wow, you're a GENIUS! Also we need to add a lot mysticism and fantasy, this world is much too stale." "I can already see the action-packed trailers, originality is overrated anyways! And don't forget all the CGI."
1	kgbelliveau	74 _34%
Easily an entertaining film, perhaps why it manages to score above 70, but at times while watching you cannot help but realize how bad the CGI is and how bad the film would have been if Robert Downey Jr or Jude Law had not been in the film. I realize they are the main stars, but at times the dialogue was rushed the explanations were bleak. Action was at times over the top, but that is to be expected in a film now-a-days. Still a fun film to let loose during and enjoy the odd bits of humour
1	misterlizard	80 _86%
I'd call this a romp. It plays fast and loose with the source material but is tremendous fun, and probably the first Ritchie film I've really liked. Downey Jr and Law's on-screen chemistry carry the film, and I like to think they had many a late-night session watching Withnail and I together, because all the way through this I could only think they were channelling that particular duo (but with more action and super-sleuth powers).
1	Mistakes	52 _60%
Mistakes - 1) In the scene where Watson and Adler are laying out the map, they place two objects on the map to hold it down. In the very next clip where it shows Holmes talking, Watson and Adler place the same objects on the map. 2) When Holmes and Watson are in jail, close-ups of Jude Law reveal a hearing aid in his left ear. 3) When Holmes and Watson get off the boat onto land, they wade through water for a short distance. But in the next shot, neither of them have wet clothes.
1	chemtrails	55 _44%
mumbles into lapel, then punches man in slow motion
1	Frosty	70 _62%
Really good fun. As many are saying you definitely feel a sequel will get the most out of what is a huge amount of potential. I feel Mark Strong's villain was just too bland (in his person and objectives) to really threaten Holmes in a compelling way and so am thoroughly looking forward to what the writers can do with Moriarty and hopefully forge a story that can match the wit of the dialogue and characters.
1	katelyn	95 _83%
Really liked this one. More action-y than I expected.
1	GordonBombay	80 _63%
A bit too super natural to me, but the tete-a-tete between Downeys manic Holmes and Law's holsome Dr. Watson who tries to keep his partner alive and sane, are witty and the engine of the story. I do however liked the fact that they have made Dr. Watson a real match for Holmes and not just some dimwitted fool who follows Sherlock around.
1	FrederikA	75 _77%
REVISED: After watching this a couple of times, it finally got the best of me... Initially I thought the movie lacked the real mystery that goes with any good Sherlock Holmes story, and indeed this is the weakest point. But as a "first in an franchise" it does the job well at establishing both an interesting and charming universe that you would mind revisiting, and characters you care for... so I had to add another 10 to the score...
1	Ezoterik	78 _74%
A good reimaging of the Sherlockian world. It had a lot of subtle touches and easter eggs for an avid reader of the original work to spot. The main problem with the movie are the overly long and sometimes even boring action sequences, clearly intended for a different type of audience. It's sort of a hybrid between a sophmoric action flick and a steampunk based intelligent drama. It worked for me, but I can see why it most likely won't work for some people.
1	Ray	70 _62%
It had so much potential. It really did. Had Ritchie simply toned down the plot and made it a simple murder mystery, he'd have allowed us to focus mostly on the brilliant cast and excellent dialogue. Instead, we're forced to watch the cast blunder through a slightly ridiculous, badly paced "magical murder mystery". Ugh. As stated earlier, the cast is brilliant (especially Downey Jr.) and Jude Law was also surprisingly great. I look forward to the sequel, and hope Ritchie learns from his mistake.
1	SlrSoapbox	60 _24%
The performances were the only thing I liked about this movie. The rest just gave me a headache. Slow motion explosions, weird crunchy fight scenes, and I barely understood what was going on with the story other than some mystical mumbo-jumbo. Also, did they overuse the raven symbolism a ton or what?
1	ABUNCHOFCATS	80 _52%
Guy Ritchie delivers a another solid action flick with an ever-awesome Downey Jr as the lead. Seeing as how I don't know anything about Holmes canon I can't comment on any authenticity (though it's obviously modernized) and as an update it works for me. A fun action flick, not much more, with a promise of a sequel I'll probably want to see as well.
1	Esmerodo	65 _33%
As a heartfelt Conan Doyle fan, I cannot give this film a high rating. Downey Jr. and Law are charming, but they are not faithful to the vision of the original Holmes and Watson. Also, whatever Irene Adler was, she was not a mere trollop; nor was she controlled by any man, even by Prof. Moriarty, the spider at the centre of the criminal web. The supernatural elements of the story distracted from the characterizations of Holmes and Watson.
1	PeaceAnarchy	83 _72%
Even though Downey Jr is kind of playing himself that persona meshes well with Sherlock Holmes and the plot is very much fitting for the character. It's a fun film with decent action and a good mystery and while it could be better in parts it's solid and enjoyable.
1	Murravener	79 _58%
Pretty disappointing film. Fortunately the acting keeps it afloat, although the script is far from intelligent and it would seem that that would be the most important ingredient for a Holmes film
1	Tripwyre	75 _68%
Ritchie's London has a colour pallet drab to the point of being visually boring, and a few key set pieces feel entirely too computer generated. Still it's the cast that make it so good, as Downey Jr. and Law strike a wonderful rapport as Holmes and Watson -- their bickering is a constant stream of entertainment. The boxing matches pack far more excitement than the explosions, and while this might seem like a bit too much action for a Sherlock Holmes movie, I can't complain. It's charming enough.
1	Spunkie	45 _31%
The new age Sherlock barely saves the day. Logical explanations lacking the viewer involvement and intelligence widely misses the mark. The rest is a lame villain, slapsticky action and chemistry between Downey Jr. and Law.
1	saucyjack	72 _53%
Downey Jr. gives a heck of a performance and Law is passable, but overall feels like a cheat. The whole film feels like a prologue to a sequel with nothing resolved, nothing gained.
1	Mentaculus	65 _42%
A solid Hollywood actioner, full of requisite deus-ex-machina, fights every 10 pages or so, and a heroine that is underutilized until she puts on some male knickers. Seriously, though, it's fun (in true Ritchie Style), just not very "Holmes" in the technical sense. The character wit and production design are standouts. RDJr.'s Holmes seems to be a love child of Tony Stark and Jack Sparrow, which works here, but probably for the last time.
1	td888	40 _29%
wtf? Don't mind a fresh perspective on a known story, but this is terrible. Sherlock got grabbed by the balls and gang-raped by some hollywood execs. What a god-awful mess. Whoever casted the American Downey as this famous BRITISH character should be hanged. Don't know what Ritchie was thinking, but this is a horrible adaptation.
1	KasperL	55 _39%
I didn't really care for Ritchie's take on the Holmes character for which Downey Jr. was miscast in my opinion. Law turned in a strong performance, as did, ahem, Strong. Ultimately this was very forgettable. Decent, but not nearly as fun as it seems to think it is.
1	Browncoat	80 _64%
Extremely fun to watch, Sherlock Holmes sees the birth of what will hopefully be a fruitful franchise. Yes, a sequel would need a bit of work over this film - perhaps a more solid storyline and a bit more mystery (Sherlock Holmes is a detective, after all); but the other basics are all already there - fantastic directing, acting (especially by lead Downy Jr.), great chemistry, a good dose of wit and superb dialogue and not to mention some good action for good measure.
1	hellsditch	77 _46%
Perfectly acceptable, but slightly disappointing take on the Holmes character which Robert Downey Jr. -- not nearly as charming as his take on Tony Stark in "Iron Man" -- struggling to make the character his own. Count me amongst those hoping to see a little more "sleuthing" and a little less generic action and fistacuffs. Sadly, Ritchie succumbs to the whims of the day. If ever there was a vehicle to slow down the ultra-zoom/shaky cam fight scenes that rule today's action flicks, this was it.
1	recklessmess	80 _71%
Just imagine if Indiana Jones had a baby with Dr. Gregory House. Despite the impossibilities of that scenario (Jones isn't really House's type), this is what I imagine it would be like...in Victorian England...
1	BillyShears	75 _65%
The Sherlock Holmes FOR MY GENERATION. Henderson Valley Eggs, YOU GONNA LOVE OUR EGGZ!!!
1	miss jesus	39 _19%
As irritating as expected, with the exception of the score, which is easily one of the most tuneless repetitive piece of shit scores I've ever heard. Like in Iron Man, Downey plays an inconsiderate egotist and I suppose it's meant to be endearing; it's not. Strong makes a top-notch Moriarty, and that's about all this has going for it. There's already a glut of Holmes movies and TV series and this one brings nothing of note to the table.
1	graag	60 _58%
I was hoping for more drug abuse.
1	andreuzeda	75 _47%
A good movie, but not a Sherlock Holmes movie.
1	Stewball	70 _54%
A lot of talent displayed on the screen here, but the story which is very engaging at first, runs out of steam, wit and ideas all at once about half way through. Saving the world/conspiracy plots are hard enough to pull off in a 21st century setting, much less a 19th century one. It has a well played set up for a sequel. Hopefully they'll bring in some writing help to carry it all the way through to the finish. Downey is excellent to superb in any case.
1	purgatos	58 _28%
Was hoping for at least an attempt at a mystery movie, but nope. Just an action film, not even a good one.
1	whatismyname	70 _77%
Enjoyed the 'thought-out' fight scenes, works well with a Sherlock Holmes film. It mixed black magic, science, and the TV show Psyche type observations to form a unique blockbuster. Off-topic - anyone else thought Mark Strong was Andy Garcia for a while?
1	TangVampire	65 _2%
I adored Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law's interactions as Holmes and Watson, but the story bored me. I just couldn't get into it.
1	bharath	70 _57%
This movie has its own presentation, it would disappoint any true Sherlock Holmes fan. The attitude of Sherlock Holmes doesnt portray the one presented in the books. Guess this is Guy Ritchie's take on Sherlock Holmes. The movie is stylish and doesnt focus on the detail that books focus on. The ending setups the sequel. Over all the movie is entertaining but not great. Watch this if you want to see a stylish flick.
1	garethm	76 _51%
This will definitely be the first in a successful series of films. A very entertaining watch which in no small way is helped by the performance of Robert Downey Jr. His eccentric and witty portrayal may become as famous as Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow and Jude Law proves to be his perfect foil. Lots of fun and great dialogue!!
1	Va3H	78 _23%
A highly fashionable and stylistic detective intrigue. Guy Ritchie has directed his best movie to date by capturing the spirit and heart of the beloved tandem and character of both Holmes and Watson. Moreover, Downey Jr. is charming, misanthropic, pompous and above all: ready to duel even the mightiest of foes with uncanny wit and intelligence. However, the fast-pace filmmaking and blend of preposterous storytelling creates a disjointed, incoherent and very chaotic atmosphere that lacks flow.
1	Ranald	55 _24%
Reasonably entertaining hokum that is unlikely to stay in the mind for long, which makes all the sequel setup particularly obnoxious.
1	Chouinard	80 _70%
Liked it enough, probably a little more than I know I should have. Christmas score bump.
1	Garlonuss	91 _93%
This is a great example of a fun, Holmesian story. Keeps you guessing and, at the end, I was more satisfied with the movie than with Avatar. Downey is fascinating and charismatic, and Law is a great Watson; a deductive wonder who nearly rivals Holmes. The action is ramped up from what you would normally expect from Holmes, but even when fighting, you can see how Holmes is always analyzing and calculating his way to victory. I recommend this movie without qualification.
1	stevemoser	90 _87%
Love the steampunk and Robert Downey Jr. I could do without the pre slow-mo scenes though.
1	msworddoc	80 _67%
good effort mate very enjoyable
1	the e	75 _39%
good: cool Victorian technology, special effects ; - bad: hard to understand accents, jumped around too much, not coherent, confusing, no backstory/origin story for Holmes/ Watson, humor was too dry, Holmes "in-head" thoughts were poorly done on screen.
1	Melvin Smif	80 _88%
A modern update akin to 'Batman Begins' for our analytical, pipe smoking slueth. Even down to playing up the main Holmes villain at the end for that sequel plug. Downey and Law have created memorable characters that play off of one another in a masterful way, turning Watson into an actual character rather than someone for Holmes to say "elementry" to. I do have to say I am thankful we didn't have to sit through a meet and greet on the characters. I also love Victorian Steampunk.
1	Suteupac	40 _31%
So, Sherlock Holmes was an underground cage fighter?
1	MovieCinema	69 _62%
Even though I prefer Benadryl Cucumber’s Sherlock, this was very fun, very 2009’ movie. 69 for the homoerotic tension

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