Synopsis: Detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) and his stalwart partner Watson (Jude Law) engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.I didn't think Guy Ritchie's directorial style would be a nice pairing with the legendary Sherlock Holmes, but actually the movie felt much fresher and more energetic than I expected. Part of that is probably due to an excellent performance by Robert Downey, Jr. but also the excellent action style of the film. It stays pretty true to the source material while giving it a modern-day shot of steroids.
It's also got a bit of The Da Vinci Code mixed with National Treasure and a touch of James Bond. There's some puzzle solving mixed with action, but Downey and Jude Law in the leads are a lot more fun than either Nic Cage or Tom Hanks in my opinion and have a great chemistry. I'm also a fan of sexy Rachael McAdams, who is great in her (too) limited screen time.
It's a definite re-imagining of the Sherlock Holmes character but still feels true to the source while being fresh. A lot of it looks old-fashioned but at the same time feels modern. Does that make sense? Of course not. Just trust me!
Overall, it's not incredibly original but it's a very entertaining, stylish film. Think an ADD version Lethal Weapon style buddy flick circa old school London. Bingo.
7.5/10
