Perhaps one of the most entertaining movies of the year, Sherlock Holmes strikes audiences as a captivating tale complete with plot twists, plenty of chemistry, and tons of bone-crushing action. Playing Sherlock is Robert Downey Jr., famous for his previous role as Iron Man. With movies like Charlie Chaplin, Tropic Thunder, The Soloist, and now Sherlock Holmes, Robert Downey Jr., once again delivers as a thoroughly remarkable character, except this time with an eccentric new spin. Sherlock’s cynical sidekick Watson is played by British actor Jude Law, while Sherlock’s female interest, Irene Adler, is played by the beautiful Rachel McAdams. Holding his own as the cunning antagonist is Mark Strong, known for his work in Body of Lies and Tristan and Isolde.
True to the original literary inspiration, Sherlock Holmes is a wildly peculiar detective, famed for his brilliance and deductive reasoning. Towards the beginning of the film Holmes becomes a hermit, stripped of interesting cases and his close friend Watson, who is soon to be married. Meanwhile Irene Adler, notable thief, seductress, and long-time love of Holmes, reappears with a new case, finding the missing ‘Ginger midget’. Holmes is tempted out of recluse only to re-recruit Watson for another all out mystery. The plot unfolds as Lord Blackwood (Strong), reeks havoc throughout all of London, only to be repeatedly fazed by Watson and Holmes.
For the science lovers, Sherlock Holmes is a flash-back into pre-modern times, with scientific and industrial advancements being prominent recurring themes. Magic mixes with science in a clever ruse that leaves audiences wondering which one is which. With the help of Watson and Adler, Sherlock uncovers several innovative scientific tools and methods, each of which helps him to further unveil Lord Blackwood’s evil plans.
Both McAdams and Downey Jr., play their parts with convincing chemistry, only to be bested by the unbreakable bond of friendship between Sherlock and Watson. Law and Downey Jr. seem to have both an onscreen and off-screen friendship, cleverly portrayed through a humorous and well-written script.
Perhaps the most critiqued aspects of the film are the slow-motion action montages, of which there are plenty. Holmes plays out several scenes in his head before they actually happen, and then proceeds to repeat them in excruciatingly slow movements, drawing from both the suspense and thrill of the actual fight. Other critics have dubbed the film’s plot as ‘overcomplicated’ and ‘difficult to follow,’ even though the story stems from the original book series.
Sherlock Holmes succeeds in mesmerizing audiences so that they feel straight out of 19th century London. Amidst detective work, romantic pursuits and plenty of action sequences, this film revives the age-old legacy that is Sherlock Holmes. Don’t miss this action-packed adventure romance while it’s still in theatres, or you will lose out on an excellent movie experience that will leave you with the urgent need to hunt down notorious criminals. After all detective work is quite elementary, my dear [Watson].
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