Who is actually rating this movie highly?

Rating: 2/10 (4 January 2010)

When I read all the positive reviews of "Sherlock Holmes" here on IMDb, I actually genuinely question the validity and sincerity of the reviews posted here. I envision a grand plot, wherein the producers of this film know it is a bomb, so they send the word out for all the family, friends, and associates of those with a vested interest in the movie's success to come to IMDb and post disingenuous positive reviews..... An elaborate attempt to salvage some financial success from a movie that is an absolute stinker.
It worked on me. I went because the film had an average 8 out of 10 rating here on IMDb. Something is wrong there folks. There is no way those reviews can be genuine.
If you have not yet wasted your time and money to see this film, please trust me, it is TERRIBLE. The plot is convoluted and boring, the characters ridiculous, and everything that happens in it is contrived and silly. The only reason I gave it 2 rather than 1 out of 10, is because I found some of the sets of late 19th century England to be mildly interesting.
I went to the movie with a group of six people, the youngest being 15. The movie was universally hated in my group. I actually heard someone snoring in the theater during the film. The silliness in this film reminded of bombs such as "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", "Wild, Wild West" and movies of that nature.
I realize people have different tastes, but I do not understand how anyone could honestly give this movie a positive review. I hope posting my opinion will save you from wasting the time and money to see it. It is too late for me.