Better than expected!

Rating: 8/10 (30 December 2009)

Well, some might expect this to be nothing more than just an action movie with silly dialogues thrown around. Well, it's more than that. It's smart, beautiful and what's more, it stays true to the original source.
The good: The acting. It was top-notch. As seen from the cast list, you can expect nothing less. Robert Downey Jr was amazing playing a British detective. And Jude Law, a gentleman doctor. These two make a great team. There's chemistry between them. They leave us wanting more.
The visuals. Really did not expect this movie to be layered with CGI. But it was good and realistic. Very beautiful to say the least.
The storyline. It was very engaging. See, you already know who the bad guy is. What keeps you guessing is how he did the crimes...
The score and soundrack. Very fitting, to what's happening on screen as well as to what year it was.
The action sequence. Boldly done. Very eye-catching. And with Holmes' narration on what he'll be doing when he attacks the person makes the action scene more 'smart'.
The bad: Well, the mumbling doesn't help people to understand what is being said. And the whole mystery can be quite confusing.
Overall: A nice movie for those who are seeking adventure and just wants to have fun doing it!