Best Holmes yet for the theater

Rating: 8/10 (30 December 2009)

Off all the Sherlock content I have seen this was the best for the big screen so far. I was a bit worried going in that it would feel like a long TV show or crime drama. Most of my Holmes experience is book or old TV shows and I love it but it does come off as built for the small screen. This is miles beyond a CSI action flick in all the right ways. I thought the casting was perfect, although going in I was uncertain, and the acting was a joy to watch. I saw this over Christmas with my Wife and my Mother and they both liked it but not as much as I did. This was the compromise between "Avatar" for me and some "It's Complicated" for them and I think we all came out happy with our choice. I still have other favorites for Sherlock Holmes actors but I think this crew will do well even if there are several more movies in this franchise before they move on.