Although nontraditional, the portrayal of Holmes and Watson in this movie is largely consistent with the original novels and stories, and sheds a really interesting and entertaining light on the men and their relationship. The character of the relationship between Holmes and Irene Adler ("The Woman," as he called her) is a contemporary twist, but not uninteresting. The introduction of a mystic society in the latter half of the film seems a little goofy, but is made somewhat more plausible in the denoument. Generally excellent performances, and good atmospherics, particularly the rather seedy feel of Victorian London.