Totally entertained, and really, that's why we go.
PostedDecember 27, 2009
MovieReview101
from TX
You are IN the nitty-gritty, sooty world of old London. The scenery or art direction, from start to finish, was perfect. Holmes and Dr. Watson were on a more equal footing than the original pair, but here, it works. Downey Jr. and Jude Law were the perfect choice for the roles. Robert Downey played all Sherlock's imperfections to perfection, ingenious, but an utter mess, you can't help but love him. Accents too thick? No, they are not. Old London accents ARE thick. Sorry, but I don't want my films dummied-down. I understood every word. Guy Ritchie took big chances with the way he did things, the flash-forward/flash-backs were a big risk, one I thought brilliant. It did require you pay attention, a big drawback for some I guess.