SHERLOCK HOLMES (Theatrical Release USA 2009)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Sherlock Holmes—great concept and retelling of a classic story—wisely chooses Robert Downy Jr. for the part of Sherlock Holmes and offsets him with Jude Law for the part of Doctor John Watson. This casting serves this British-themed film very well and throws the story into the higher entertainment class than most Sherlock Holmes films. The story is well done and very well directed by Director Guy Richie. It deserves its place in the home video library and has re-watchable status.

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Storyline

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson once again fight against evil.

 Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Guy Ritchie for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Bruce Berman, Michael Tadross, and Dana Goldberg for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.), Dr. John Watson (Jude Law), Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan), Dredger (Robert Maillet), Mrs. Hudson (Geraldine James), Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), Constable Clark (William Houston), Lord Coward (Hans Matheson), Sir Thomas Rotheram (James Fox), Ambassador Standish (William Hope), Captain Tanner (Clive Russell), Reordan (Oran Gurel), and McMurdo (David Garrick).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie sits among the best renditions of the Sherlock Holmes’ movies. It is a more sophisticated version due to the small nuances that Robert Downey Jr. so naturally throws into his work.

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Ben Meyers