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Sherlock Holmes (2009) Reviews

Sherlock Holmes (2009)
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous super-sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, gets an update with this adaptation of Lionel Wigram's comic book series by writer/director Guy Ritchie (RocknRolla) starring Robert Downey Jr. as the titular detective, with Jude Law stepping into the shoes of his sidekick, Dr. Watson. Heading up the rest of the cast are RocknRolla's Mark Strong as the film's villain, Blackwood, and Rachel McAdams portraying the love interest, Irene Adler. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law, (more)
Director(s):
Neil Marshall, Guy Ritchie, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
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TERRY T.

"Sherlock Holmes" is an intriguing movie. It is certainly based on the book by Conan Doyle, but is part period piece and part special effects thriller. Also, the character of Holmes is deffinately not the intellectual methodical 19th century scientist that is in the original. In this movie he is just as brilliant and resourceful, but he is very excentric, untidy and antisocial, (or even more so than the original). I had a problem understanding the dialogue sometimes, but, maybe that was intended to make it more mysterious.

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Linda W.

Really enjoyed the subtleties throughout the movie and how they tied it up in the end. Definitely have to pay attention to understand what's going on. Hoping there will be a second, since they definitely left room for one!

Yes   |   No


Deborah H.

Although I really like Robert Downey Jr. he just didn't nail it as Sherlock Holmes. Entertaining, action packed, and humorous. But not the Sherlock I grew up with.

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Melanie C.

This was a great movie w/ techniques never seen before of before and after flashbacks. totally thrilling--I want to watch it again and again!!!!!!

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Shelby H.

Great Movie. Lots of action and a new type of character for Holmes. Dialog was hard to follow at times but I enjoyed the movie overall.

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Gregory Y.

Entertaining movie, but we were unable to skip through the various promos and trailers (frustrating!). Make sure you start it 10 minutes before you want to see the actual movie!

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Greg C.

Exciting movie. Excellent acting from Robert Downey

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Nigel B.

It put me to sleep.

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Jennifer S.

We turned it off after 30 minutes. We were bored and unconvinced. I really wanted to like it, but just couldn't bring myself to.

Yes   |   No


Joan W.

This is one of the laimest movies I have ever seen.

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    TERRY T.

    "Sherlock Holmes" is an intriguing movie. It is certainly based on the book by Conan Doyle, but is part period piece and part special effects thriller. Also, the character of Holmes is deffinately not the intellectual methodical 19th century scientist that is in the original. In this movie he is just as brilliant and resourceful, but he is very excentric, untidy and antisocial, (or even more so than the original). I had a problem understanding the dialogue sometimes, but, maybe that was intended to make it more mysterious.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Linda W.

    Really enjoyed the subtleties throughout the movie and how they tied it up in the end. Definitely have to pay attention to understand what's going on. Hoping there will be a second, since they definitely left room for one!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Deborah H.

    Although I really like Robert Downey Jr. he just didn't nail it as Sherlock Holmes. Entertaining, action packed, and humorous. But not the Sherlock I grew up with.

    Yes   |   No

     
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