Robert Downey Jr. is AMAZING!

Rating: Null/10 (7 January 2010)

Robert Downey Jr. delivers just as everyone knew that he would. He has to be considered the greatest actor working today now that DeNiro and Pacino are past their prime. (No offense to Al & Bob) Cast anyone else in the lead and this film isn't as good nor as interesting. Most of the presentation works, especially the internal monologue of Holmes' actions and deductions. The director does display a self important heavy hand in some scenes but it never takes away from the overall enjoyment of the movie. Rachel McAdams is woefully underused but sets up nicely for the sequel. I'm glad the film is doing well because to see Downey's Holmes lock horns with his greatest adversary is what the cinema is for. Let the casting begin!