disappointed in this movie, could have been so much more

Rating: 5/10 (17 January 2010)

High production value, but too much emphasis on the fluff and not enough on the substance. Unfortunately Ritchie "Hollywood-ized" or "Ritchie- ized" the movie far too much.
My main complaints are:
1. The fight scenes seemed tacked on, unnecessary, unbelievable, and generally just very un-Holmes-like. They interrupted what otherwise could have been a fascinating movie, and served to break the tension that was otherwise built up between the main characters.
2. I felt that the story would have been more compelling if the villain's motives were a bit more pedestrian or character-driven. You know - like seeking revenge upon some big-wig for a crime committed long ago. As it was, the villain became more of a cartoon than a character with depth.