Sherlock Holmes

Name: Sherlock Holmes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: December 25, 2009
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.

2009

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2009 | PG-13

Starring: Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.

Summary: Sherlock Holmes has made his reputation finding the truth at the heart of the most complex mysteries. With the aid of Dr. John Watson, his trusted ally, the renowned "consulting detective" is unequaled in his pursuit of criminals of every stripe, whether relying on his singular powers of observation, his remarkable deductive skills, or theSherlock Holmes has made his reputation finding the truth at the heart of the most complex mysteries. With the aid of Dr. John Watson, his trusted ally, the renowned "consulting detective" is unequaled in his pursuit of criminals of every stripe, whether relying on his singular powers of observation, his remarkable deductive skills, or the blunt force of his fists. But now a storm is gathering over London, a threat unlike anything that Holmes has ever confronted...and just the challenge he's looking for. [Warner Bros.]… Expand

Director: Guy Ritchie

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 128 min

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Joe Neumaier

Downey has a winning take on Holmes: He's always on. Read full review

Keith Phipps

This is very much a Sherlock Holmes movie for the blockbuster era. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

The movie as a whole is clever, and conspicuously overwrought. But Mr. Downey's performance is elegantly wrought; he's as quick-witted as his legendary character, and blithely funny in the lovers' spats—all right, the mystery-lovers' spats—that Holmes keeps having with Jude Law's witty Dr. Watson. Read full review

Empire William Thomas

A fun, action-packed reintroduction to Conan Doyle's classic characters. Part Two should provide more in the way of scope. Read full review

J. Hoberman

As over-emphatic as one might expect from the ham-fisted Guy Ritchie, this resurrection of the world's most famous detective is a dank, noisy affair. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Guy Ritchie is the worst screenwriter in the world, but, to be fair, he is not the worst director. He is only the worst director of the people who actually get to make movies. Read full review

J.R. Jones

The very idea of handing him over to professional lad Guy Ritchie (who directed Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), to be played as a punch-throwing quipster by Robert Downey Jr., is so profoundly stupid one can only step back in dismay. Read full review

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DanielT

Apr 6, 2010

What the hell are the critics complaining about? They are basically saying that the movie is nothing like thew books. Have you even read them? It is a brilliant adaptation of the stories that Doyle wrote!

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LindaC

Dec 25, 2009

Thanks to Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, there is an extraordinary benchmark of character texture and tenor which the classic novel protagonist Holmes and Watson should possess. Downey is superb at finding and sustaining a tone and rhythm that is new yet as captivating as that portrayed Thanks to Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, there is an extraordinary benchmark of character texture and tenor which the classic novel protagonist Holmes and Watson should possess. Downey is superb at finding and sustaining a tone and rhythm that is new yet as captivating as that portrayed for years by Rathbone. Jude Law does not bring a fresh appeal to Watson; however, he adequately provides the character and personality contrast to Rathbone needed to complete the dynamic duo. About 16 family and friends went to see it. We all concluded we cannot wait to see the sequels which we hope will be plenty!… Expand

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Richb.

Jan 5, 2010

Fun enough to be intelligent, and yet confident enough to wink while pulling you into the inside jokes. Near brilliant.

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JoeS

Jan 25, 2010

I liked the pics for Sherlock Holmes and Watson I thought Jude Law and Robert Downy JR were great and not bad action stars it also has a nice plot to it.

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Flapjack

Oct 22, 2010

Why this film is getting the bad reviews I've seen is beyond me. Great actors, great scenes, good direction and a pretty good story. What the hell is wrong with you people? /rant.

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Bairdo

Sep 22, 2010

Holmes works out and is sort of American, and Watson is young and not fat? Gotcha. Better keep Guy Richie away from the franchises that actually hinge on obesity.

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JohnW.

Dec 25, 2009

I walked out...A piece of garbage. Writing is terrible, Acting by Downing is google eyed. A TOTAL Disaster!!

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