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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) Reviews

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
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Brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) matches wits with the nefarious Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris) after uncovering a diabolical plot to destabilize the entire Western world in this sequel from director Guy Ritchie. A criminal mastermind without a conscience, Professor Moriarty is Holmes' worst nightmare -- a man who uses his incredible intellect for unspeakably evil purposes. When the Crown Prince of Austria dies and Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan) rules the death a suicide, Holmes steps back to see the big picture. But little does Holmes realize that Professor Moriarty is about to commit a crime that will shock the entire world, and that solving it may be the death of him. Jude Law returns as Holmes' faithful sidekick Dr. Watson in a sequel also featuring The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo's Noomi Rapace and Rachel McAdams. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, (more)
Director(s):
Guy Ritchie
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Renee D.

Dumb

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Ricardo M.

Moronic beyond belief. Nuff said.

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Sonya F.

Even Robert Downey Jr. couldn't rescue this one from the rubbish bin. The dialogue was overly effervescent and superficial, the plot contrived, there was too much cross dressing and overtones of a latent gay relationship between Holmes and Watson. It fell flat.

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Antonio M.

It was exciting but a bit of a dissapointment compared to the first movie.

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Mark M.

meh. not nearly as good or as fun as the first. So much potential wasted. The first one set this up so well but as usual the sequel didn't deliver the goods. The best scene of the movie comes at the end, I will give them credit for that. Here's hoping if there is a third installment they can pull it off because the characters a fantastic.

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Christopher C.

Excellent Sherlock Holmes abdaptation full of action excellent performances can't wait to see the next

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Mark H.

A bit too cute for its own good, this installment of Downey's take on Holmes is still fun. Could have used a faster pace for the 2nd act, the finale and set pieces make up for the stale bits. I know the Holmes/Watson dynamic is not for everyone and does get stale at times, the overall tone and action are still above average. I found myself wishing Moriarty could have been more devious/evil (like the current version on BBC), but he was still passable. Worth a watch.

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Patricia P.

A fast-paced, fun, intriguing, complex, well-acted, well-written movie. Different enough from the first Sherlock Holmes to hold plenty of surprises.

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Joshua W.

Very popular movie, too bad my local blockbusters never have it in stock. plenty of lame new releases filling up and falling off the shelves. For example "Gone" or the one about two cia agents and reese witherspoon spooning them both. garbage!

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Stanley G.

I liked this a lot better than the last one. I wished that Noomi Repace had a bigger role to play.

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    Rosemary M.

    I loved this movie! I can't wait to buy it for my collection.

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    Charles H.

    These Sherlocke Holmes movies are becoming really good. Not Pirates of the Caribbean good but yeah, good. Watch it!

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    Oktay R.

    Boring and erratic. Could watch only about half an hour and still could no understand what it is about.

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