Sherlock Holmes

Movie Title-- Sherlock Holmes

Release Year-- 2009

Running Time-- 2 Hours and 8 Minutes

Production Company-- Warner Bros. Pictures

Director-- Guy Ritchie

Cast-- Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly, Hans Matheson


Based on the legendary novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson catch a serial killer and self proclaimed "sorcerer". After the killer's bizarre return from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Sherlock Holmes takes the case back up and has to once again return to hunting the elusive sorcerer.

I thought that this movie was excellent. I really enjoyed all the elements this film had to offer. From the acting, to the script, to the music, it was all put together to form one perfectly oiled machine that looked great on the screen. I have no idea where to start on this review, so I guess I will just start with the acting....
I think that Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law had excellent chemistry together. They seemed to play very well off each other. I am not sure that two better people could have been cast for the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Robert Downey Jr., although very American has an excellent British accent in this film. almost as perfect as if he had actually been born and raised in England. The ladies of this film were nice additions as well, although they played only minor roles they looked like nice complements to the "big boys" of the film.


Another great element of this film was the soundtrack and I don't just mean the score of the film. First off, the score was excellent, Hans Zimmer did a really good job at scoring this film. Also there were a few parts in the film where all the sound would almost fade all the way out, leaving just a slight hum and those parts really kicked the film up a notch. It gave the movie a more intense feel.

The setting and period dress were both spot on. I think that the costuming was done very well, only adding to that 1890's feel, making the viewer like they are really right there. All in all, this was a very good film. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for an action flick with some comedy added. After watching this film, I can't wait for the sequel (which is currently untitled but will be in theaters 2012) just to see what is next. This one just recently came out on DVD, pick this one up and don't forget the popcorn!