sequel better than the prequel

Rating: 7/10 (4 January 2012)

The idea of this sequel consists, of course, in using the same actors and the same basic idea but this movie is directed with more confidence and a sense of humor as well as a sense of identity, as far as I can see. This story is clear to the viewer from the beginning and remains such at every turn. The film is full of action set-pieces but intelligently constructed and fitting very well within the Holmesian proceedings. The tone is fairly appropriate and the characters are right. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law have a very strong chemistry with one another. There will surely be a third installment with the same lead actors but anyone who hasn't disliked the first and the second movies won't be be stopped from going to the movie theaters.