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Sherlock Holmes

PG-13 Released Dec 25, 2009 2h 8m Action Adventure Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for Sherlock Holmes: Trailer 1 List
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When a string of brutal murders terrorizes London, it doesn't take long for legendary detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his crime-solving partner, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), to find the killer, Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). A devotee of the dark arts, Blackwood has a bigger scheme in mind, and his execution plays right into his plans. The game is afoot when Blackwood seems to rise from the grave, plunging Holmes and Watson into the world of the occult and strange technologies. Read More Read Less
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Guy Ritchie's directorial style might not be quite the best fit for an update on the legendary detective, but Sherlock Holmes benefits from the elementary appeal of a strong performance by Robert Downey, Jr.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express Watch it, by all means, for a dazzling visual feast, but be warned, this Sherlock is more show than tell. Rated: 2/5 Apr 17, 2019 Full Review Ed Koch The Atlantic The Victorian sets are terrific and the performances of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, both consummate actors with a special style, are excellent. Nevertheless, their performances are not enough to compensate for a less than stellar script. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online As for the film itself, in true Guy Ritchie style is was all over the place with the craziness. But if you can set aside your image of Boyle's Sherlock, you may enjoy this a little more. Rated: B Sep 11, 2017 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Ritchie [has] slapped the viewer across the face to get their attention, and in the process changed the character for a less attentive audience. Rated: 3/4 Aug 28, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Guy Ritchie brings his slick crime movie style to the old-school detective stories of Arthur Conan Doyle and turns the venerable detective into a strapping, scrapping action hero... Apr 22, 2022 Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof An entertaining update of the legendary detective that succeeds largely by the chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. [Full Review in Spanish] May 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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蜂蜜 裝 The setting was a feast for the eyes. This is a long story about mystery and crime. The movie is setting in multiples country. Sherlock and Watson are friends. They are all detectives. I like this movie is because the plot is unknown and has a very long timeline. The best moment is when Sherlock and Watson solve the case together. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/17/24 Full Review Elijah M This film was a revival of the subtle character known as Sherlock Holmes. Set in the perfect time period you never felt too disconnected from the film. The plot was timeless in the structure and as other characters surrounding Sherlock. You can easily understand each character's differences compared to Sherlock revealing their own personality. The antagonist was also timeless. In the sense of the overall mission he desired. Overall. This is movie lives up to its name and will definitely “register to an emotional level.” Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Kathy N There have been so many Sherlock Holmes movies and series over the last 10 years or more. They have been very creative and entertaining. I want more!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/24 Full Review Alan T Pretty entertaining. RDJ pulled it off in playing the titular character. The villain was really good as well, likewise the seemly supernatural stuff that happened in the film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Cinephemeride [ a rather nice adaptation by Guy Ritchie even if the abuse of special effects and explosions harms the detective side of the plot Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review Random M It was a great story telling Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a string of brutal murders terrorizes London, it doesn't take long for legendary detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his crime-solving partner, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), to find the killer, Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). A devotee of the dark arts, Blackwood has a bigger scheme in mind, and his execution plays right into his plans. The game is afoot when Blackwood seems to rise from the grave, plunging Holmes and Watson into the world of the occult and strange technologies.
Director
Guy Ritchie
Producer
Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey, Dan Lin
Screenwriter
Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Simon Kinberg
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Silver Pictures, Wigram Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Action|A Scene of Suggestive Material|Intense Sequences of Violence|Startling Images)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$209.0M
Runtime
2h 8m
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