Brilliant

Rating: 9/10 (2 January 2012)

"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" is the sequel to the successful 2009 Guy Ritchie film. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their roles as Holmes and Watson, respectively, and Jared Harris is the villain of the movie as Dr. Moriarty.
All of the actors in this movie give superb performances. Downey and Law sizzle on screen together; the chemistry between them is incredible. Harris does a great job as Moriarty, bringing Holmes' arch-nemesis to life. Rachel McAdams, briefly reprising her role from the first Sherlock Holmes movie, is very convincing in her few scenes, as is Noomi Rapace as the female lead Sim.
The film has a few weak points, such as the slightly cliché script (although some Holmes-Watson scenes are truly hilarious) and the often confusing plot. However, the cinematography is excellent, the effects are stunning, and the music score is brilliant. Overall, Game of Shadows is a great action movie and pure entertainment. If you loved the first one, or even if this is your first introduction to Guy Ritchie's adaptation of Holmes, you'll enjoy this movie.