Effective, swashbuckling Holmes

Rating: Null/10 (31 March 2010)

Detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot threatens England.
If you're expecting the old school incarnations of Sherlock Holmes you'll be sorely disappointed.However, if you willing to accept the flawed Holmes as more of a swashbuckling, astute character you'll be thrilled to bits.
Guy Ritchie proves he can handle a larger budgeted film to perfection, as old London is perfectly recreated (with some artist licence) with astounding sets and effects. The score lifts the actions scenes and chases as well as adding to the more subtle moments in the film.
Robert Downey Jr.and Jude Law are perfectly cast as the infamous duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Rachel McAdams is terrific as the devious love interest. Mark Strong is once again type cast, in this case as Lord Blackwood but is effective enough to keep the story moving.
It may not have the twist and turns, or astounding reveal at the end, but it is a jolly good show.