Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" is Great Entertainment!

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2010)

I wanted to be entertained, and Guy Ritchie came through. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are cast brilliantly! Their lighter, comedic sides bounce smoothly off each other, adding smiles as the mystery is being solved. Some reviewers are unhappy that Sherlock Holmes wasn't portrayed more darkly; my opinion is that if I wanted to see his darker sides, I could go to the History Channel, or whoever might provide that kind of info. I desired, and received, wonderful entertainment -- exactly what the doctor ordered! LeStrade is played very well, and Clarkey is a delight to watch. There are a few flaws, but I seldom see a movie that seems 100% perfect to me, and the minor flaws do not detract enough to change my 'excellent' rating for the movie.