I enjoyed this movie very much. I thought the characters were strong and well played. I went with my father in law (in his 80's) and my 16 year old exchange student from Germany and we were all pleased. There were no surprises, but I love the way they portrayed Sherlock's thinking throughout the movie. Although a bit dark, there were a few moments of humour to lighten up the show. We're looking forward to the next one!