An enjoyable movie for those that do their homework first.

Rating: 7/10 (7 February 2012)

I saw this movie with a friend of mine a few days ago. I had been looking forward to seeing it, as I am a huge fan of Benedict Cumberbatch, who was very good in it. Going in, I was aware that many people had found the movie too slow or confusing, and I was told that much of the movie would be in flashbacks. Knowing that, I found the movie much easier to follow, and understand than my friend, who had no previous knowledge of TTSS, the back story or the cultural events surrounding when the movie is set. She even commented to me that the movie was very good, but she found it difficult to understand. I fully recommend this movie, but I do suggest that people at least google the basic storyline so they know that much of the story is told is flashbacks.