Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011): Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. (7.5)
Director: Guy Ritchie
Writers: Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris
Holmes and Moriarty meet face to face early on in the story. So, you know this is one of those stories that isn't good for their health, at least one of them. The story itself has parcel bombs, weapons factories, midget horses, gypsies and all sorts of stuff. At times, the flow of the story is confusing and mis-hearing a key piece of information means the audience is trying to figure out "what is what now." Above all, this being a typical blockbuster thriller, it has all the necessary ingredients for such a flick (whatever that may mean to the expecting audience). The early "military industrial complex" idea seems like genius until you slap your forehead realizing that the writers just copied the very recent history. Okay, so it is a thrill ride but I'd say that's about it. My Rating: 6.5
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