Well constructed and performed film.

Rating: 8/10 (7 May 2010)

The sets were great, one could almost smell dirty Victorian London. I like Robert and Jude I think they are great actors, Robert should have won the academy award for 'Chaplin'.
Other than I felt some of the special effects looked a bit phony, it was a real action movie, well edited, and I've enjoyed Richie's movies before.
As far as Robert's portrayal of Holmes, I'm afraid I was used to the more traditional style, but I think Robert did an excellent job though. His portrayal had a humorous side to it. This was refreshing and it worked very well.
Dr Watson, was not presented as he has in the past, he was Holmes' straight man, and not one to be under rated. Rather than the sometimes naive buddy cum flat mate. He is now an able supporter to a rather outrageously eccentric, opium or morphine addict.
Yes I will look forward to the sequel, it should be again a well worth movie to hire or go and see on the big screen.