Sherlock Holmes
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2009
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CoreGamer1408Aug 1, 2023
At it's heart a fun buddy movie that actions up Sherlock Holmes. Who is normally seen as a more cerebral character. Facing off against a menacing and clever foe. Watson is very much the equal in his own way in this dynamic duo.
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annbdDec 31, 2019
Can’t believe that low scores. It was both entertaining and visually satisfying.
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FilipeNetoMar 31, 2020
In this film, Sherlock Holmes and his adventure companion Dr. Watson, face the threat of a occult master who has been executed for several murders but, mysteriously, comes back to life. I confess that I am not a particular Sherlock HolmesIn this film, Sherlock Holmes and his adventure companion Dr. Watson, face the threat of a occult master who has been executed for several murders but, mysteriously, comes back to life. I confess that I am not a particular Sherlock Holmes fan. I read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tales and stories and found them interesting, but I always preferred other authors. However, I decided to watch this film and give it a chance, since it is a character that is rarely seen in cinema.

I have to confess that the famous series "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", from the mid-eighties, marked my way of imagining the characters. In this series, Jeremy Brett brought the detective to life in a way that, I think, is the closest to the author's original conception, and the most in line with the Victorian gentleman. This film, however, shows us a very modern Sherlock Holmes in his way of acting, speaking and behaving. The character acts like someone of our time, in a dissonant historical period, creating an anachronism. However, surprisingly, it did not affect me. I'm not a fan of anachronisms and I often criticize period films because of that, but the way this film was conceived made it acceptable.

In fact, this film is not an adaptation of any of the original books or tales, it just take advantage of the characters and creates a new story with some adventure, action and even a supernatural scent much to the Victorian taste. If this film were an adaptation of any of Conan Doyle's stories, I think the director - an unlikely Guy Ritchie - would not have that freedom.

Guy Ritchie would never be my first choice to direct a film like this. Against all my expectations, he proved to be more skilled and intelligent than in any of his other works (at least, those I know). I appreciated some of his options, like the dissonance between the period and the characters' attitudes or the use of slow motion sometimes. However, the film relies heavily on the quality and performance of the two main actors. Robert Downey Jr. is in the best moment of his career and it was a safe bet to bring a bold Holmes to life, closer to an action figure with a hint of mad genius than to a pure intellectual who analyses facts coldly. Jude Law, who brought Dr. Watson to life, is just as good and both are excellent when working together. Law's Watson, by the way, remains, as it always has been, more conventional and cautious than its companion, making a pleasant counterpoint to the main character. In the supporting cast, Mark Strong is a charismatic villain and Rachel McAdams gives additional support when its needed, but it has been largely underused.

Technically, it is a film that uses and abuses CGI, green screen, visual and sound effects of quite regular quality, without anything extraordinary. It is something common in a film designed to be a blockbuster. The action and fight scenes were well done but they are not breathtaking. The cinematography tried to be darker, perhaps as a result of our idea of Victorian London as a misty and humid city. This worked fine most of the time but there are moments when it was too much. Post-production and editing was regular and the soundtrack, by Hans Zimmer, was not as successful as many others by the same composer. At least to me, it sounded too much like a sailors song.… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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Very entertaining to watch. This was my first Holmes movie and I liked the character ever since.
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LivingTribunalMay 30, 2019
The whole Lord Blackwood thing was so annoying but Holmes and Watson, they are the way. Also, I got goosebumps when Mary said "Whatever it takes"
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ErikTheCriticOct 14, 2018
A great performance from Robert Downey Jr., who was perfect to play Sherlock Holmes. I liked the cast, I liked the intrigue, but the villain was unfortunately rather generic.
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ryu9376Feb 1, 2019
Just a fantastic film done by two great actors... have been a RDJ fan for years now.
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jonslowJan 7, 2019
Excellent movie, entertaining and fun. Great action. Holmes and Watson compliment each other nicely.
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Donut_AddictMar 8, 2019
If you come into this film expecting a 1/1 retelling of Sherlock Holmes' tales and mysteries well you will be disappointed.

What I was not disappointed with was the stylistic choices and talent presented with us. The fight scenes feel fast,If you come into this film expecting a 1/1 retelling of Sherlock Holmes' tales and mysteries well you will be disappointed.

What I was not disappointed with was the stylistic choices and talent presented with us. The fight scenes feel fast, fluid, and more real. The character's are enjoyable and have great chemistry, but that all is behind one of the best settings I've seen. We see industrialization in its complete here with warehouses, ships being built, and we link it all together in the main plot. Every scene and view in this film is a treat. I'd almost dare to call it a steampunk film, but I'm not ready to fight that battle yet.

This film has its own style that we don't see in cinema today. I saw this film on release night and I can safely say this film still holds up well.… Expand
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SeyeerGameJun 9, 2021
I really liked this movie. Robert Downey Jr. is a cool sherlock, totally! So! 10/10
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saurensonMay 4, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How faciating you can push your Devil Worship in front of our Eyes and you think we can't see it. Do you see when we remove your Evil from the face of this Earth. If course you don't … Expand
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H1pPoJun 10, 2021
There is something missing in this Sherlock Holmes, perhaps charisma, and, as we know, Robert Downey Jr., that is enough. Predictable.
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Bleeding_JesterNov 20, 2021
this movie is great and its an amazing adaption of some of the most well known books ever written
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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021
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outlaststandingJun 18, 2022
Maybe movie would looks little different from the novels, but the movie is really fun and recommndable.
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liamexeSep 25, 2022
The second thing I liked was pre-planning the execution of the fights all in imagination at once. It was all shown in slow motion. It was tremendous and mesmerizing. The second thing I liked was pre-planning how the bouts would go down in myThe second thing I liked was pre-planning the execution of the fights all in imagination at once. It was all shown in slow motion. It was tremendous and mesmerizing. The second thing I liked was pre-planning how the bouts would go down in my head all at once. All of it was displayed in slow motion. It was amazing and captivating. I also enjoyed the cinematography, which was the third thing. It was flawless. Sometimes I think it primarily depends on the budget.… Expand
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ChajFeb 1, 2023
They really did the character justice. I've read all the books, and they didn't miss a beat. Hats off to the cast.
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