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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
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48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critics What's this?

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 305 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.
  • Summary: Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room... until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor Moriarty—and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. When the Crown Prince of Austria is found dead, the evidence, as construed by Inspector Lestrade, points to suicide. But Sherlock Holmes deduces that the prince has been the victim of murder—a murder that is only one piece of a larger and much more portentous puzzle, designed by Professor Moriarty. The cunning Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction—all part of a greater plan that, if he succeeds, will change the course of history. (Warner Bros. Pictures) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    Dec 14, 2011
    88
    Set aside your memories of the Conan Doyle stories, save them to savor on a night this winter and enjoy this movie as a high-caliber entertainment.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Dec 16, 2011
    60
    The result ends up like an "SNL" skit: knowingly over-the-top but still fun.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    Dec 16, 2011
    38
    So moron-friendly they should have called it "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Checkers." The skill level in the script is elementary school, my dear Watson.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 107
  3. Negative: 10 out of 107
  1. christinastark
    10
    This film was amazing.I enjoyed every part of it.It was very humorous at times and sometimes shocking. I would strongly recommend this film.I actually prefer this film rather than the first one!… Expand
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. Greatbeallo
    5
    It's witty and clever, but far from cohesive. Apparently Sherlock is not only a great detective, but he can see the future as well? The scenes where he knows what is going to take place are absurd. The ending is also beyond ridiculous. I hate it when directors act as though we, as the audience, are morons. It was fun to watch, but silly. Downey Jr. is a genius of an actor, and the saving grace of this movie. He manages to salvage something positive from this messy film.… Expand
    • 4 of 5 users said yes
  3. CarolinaGuy
    1
    I am not sure I saw the same movie as others reviewing this trash. I am an avid movie goer who enjoys a variety of movies. I did enjoy the first Sherlock Holmes movie. I thought it was fresh and fast moving. This movie was extremely difficult to follow. Additionally, the characters were not well developed. The end of the movie tried to tie everything together. However, by then nobody cared! I had a difficult time staying awake. From the comments heard from the other members in the audience, I was not the only one. Don't waste your money. If you must see this, wait until it hits TV.… Expand
    • 2 of 11 users said yes

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