However, that reign has ended with “Sherlock Holmes”. While critics and fans are giving the flick mixed reviews, I’m going to throw my hat into the ring and say I loved it.
I’m a fan of Sherlock Holmes and own all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes’ works in one huge volume, so I can’t be accused of loving an updated version without some knowledge of the original.
And that is what I loved about Guy Ritchie’s interpretation – that Holmes wasn’t just some sissy thinker – but he was a lover and a fighter. And maybe Robert Downey Jr. isn’t everyone’s ideal of what Holmes should look like, but he looked fine to me.
The story unfolds and makes good use of characters from the original works, even if some of the characters were barely in the original novels (Rachel McAdams’ Irene Adler) and also set us up for a sweet sequel that will (hopefully) unveil Moriarty.
As for the cinematography itself, the style is all Guy Ritchie (especially the fight scenes – which I loved) and the script has some brilliant witty repartee between Holmes and Dr. Watson. I also loved Holmes narrative and how this narrative unfolded on the screen.
Speaking of Dr. Watson – the only thing I did not enjoy about this film is Jude Law. He made a fine Dr. Watson and it won’t stop me from viewing a sequel, but I just can’t stand the guy – not even a little.
Even though the Academy won’t give it any awards, “Sherlock Holmes” is definitely worth viewing. It is a thoroughly enjoyable flick with action, adventure, romance and laughter.
Trailers can be viewed by scrolling down to the end of this page. Stay tuned – I’ve got some more holiday flick viewing to do before the end of the week.
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