Not what you'd expect, but a whole lot of fun anyway

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2010)

If you are expecting to be thrust into London's past and experience another adaption of British world literature you might be surprised of Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" version, indeed. Not a stiff detective with a pipe between his lips wearing an old-fashioned coat - this Sherlock is a super hero. A street fighter. A genius. And handsome. Dr. Watson is not only smart as he appears to be in the novel as well, also he is ironic and funny. What a great couple: R. Downey jr. and Jude Law fighting the evil. It takes a while until you've realized that there is hardly any real supernatural mystery going on but that even the most wonderful deed of an evil "Lord" turns out to be a clever trick. But what's most appealing about this movie is Downey's performance. First, I thought I was watching Johnny Depp in one of his funnier movies like "Pirates" or "Fear & Loathing", then RDjr. reminded me of J.J. Liefers, a well-known German actor. Then, however, I realized that I was watching the original perform. Go and see it if you haven't yet. And get some popcorn before you enter the theater. You'll have a good time.