It's about time Hollywood put out a movie that is purely entertaining and meant for all to have a good time! I was not embarrassed to watch this movie with my son, and he as well as myself and husband were thoroughly entertained for the 2 hours! I have read almost all of the original Sherlock Holmes stories, a fan of Basil Rathbone, and was totally enamored with R. Downeys portrayal as well as the other actors! Even if you are a Holmes purist, the adaptation is just plain fun and entertaining! The evil one was truly evil, too! What fun! Only, the mumbling could have been improved to not so much mumbling. Go, enjoy the movie and have alot of fun! It is worth the money we paid to go see it!