Sherlock Holmes Review: Great adaptation of a British character

Rating: 8/10 (12 March 2010)

Some people feel that as Sherlock Holmes (2009) will not achieve that of previous adaptations of the Conan Doyle novels. However this film lives up to other Sherlock Holmes creations, if not excelling them. Robert Downey Jr. plays the eccentric and witty Sherlock in a very Captain Jack style way, but this acting approach is perfect for the character of Sherlock Holmes in a modern audiences view.
The story is well written, with some funny puns, some directed at a young audience, some at an older one. But which ever jokes make you laugh that doesn't matter as the plot keeps you wondering how Lord Blackwood carries out his dastardly deeds throughout the story of the film. The film is then summed up with a classic Sherlock Holmes, or any other murder story/screenplay, with him "spilling the beans" on how he figured out the crime.
I went into the film having doubts over it because although the concept was interesting, the fact that Guy Ritchie was directing it made me worry about the films style and success. But it seems that Sherlock Holmes is actually the least "Guy Ritchie" movie that Guy Ritchie has made, this may be down to the script not having been written by him. But either way, I left this film pleased and excited for a sequel. So thumbs up to Guy Ritchie, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law for this excellent version of Sherlock Holmes.