Pure, honest, good fun!

Rating: 9/10 (16 February 2010)

I am a dedicated Sherlockian (i.e. a HUGE Sherlock Holmes nerd who has read all the books) therefore when I first heard about this and saw the trailer I was disgusted...
Oh great, I thought, here's Hollywood, giving my favourite detective a good a**-raping. I mean, explosions? The occult? Robert Downey Jr.? GUY RITCHIE?!?
However, casting all of my prejudices aside I went to go and see it.
And, it was fantastic! Visually spectacular and very respectful to the characters of both Holmes and Watson. Also quite in-keeping with the original stories. Downey and Law make a fantastic duo and the chemistry between them is just superb.
So if you are looking for some good ole fashioned entertainment, sit back, and enjoy! Just make sure not to take it too seriously.