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Guy Ritchie's directorial style might not be quite the best fit for an update on the legendary detective, but Sherlock Holmes benefits from the elementary appeal of a strong performance by Robert Downey, Jr.
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The Victorian sets are terrific and the performances of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, both consummate actors with a special style, are excellent. Nevertheless, their performances are not enough to compensate for a less than stellar script. Jan 16, 2018 | Full Review…
The Victorian sets are terrific and the performances of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, both consummate actors with a special style, are excellent. Nevertheless, their performances are not enough to compensate for a less than stellar script.
Ed Koch
Despite a few laggard moments of slow going, Ritchie has pulled off an entertaining coup in giving us a Holmes for the 21st century by digging back to the 19th century original and adding a few bells and whistles. Jan 15, 2010 | Full Review…
Despite a few laggard moments of slow going, Ritchie has pulled off an entertaining coup in giving us a Holmes for the 21st century by digging back to the 19th century original and adding a few bells and whistles.
Jonathan F. Richards
It's everything you want from a family holiday movie, but not worthy of the world's greatest detective. Jan 5, 2010
It's everything you want from a family holiday movie, but not worthy of the world's greatest detective.
Jon Williams
What was the thinking behind all this? Jan 4, 2010 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
What was the thinking behind all this?
Peter Rainer
It's all knotted together, then unraveled with brio, by Holmes and Watson. There are fisticuffs galore, fiery combustion aplenty, and, yes, my dear reader, clever deduction. Dec 28, 2009 | Rating: 3/4
It's all knotted together, then unraveled with brio, by Holmes and Watson. There are fisticuffs galore, fiery combustion aplenty, and, yes, my dear reader, clever deduction.
Lisa Kennedy
The very idea of handing him over to professional lad Guy Ritchie, to be played as a punch-throwing quipster by Robert Downey Jr., is so profoundly stupid one can only step back in dismay. Dec 28, 2009 | Full Review…
The very idea of handing him over to professional lad Guy Ritchie, to be played as a punch-throwing quipster by Robert Downey Jr., is so profoundly stupid one can only step back in dismay.
J. R. Jones
For although this modern Sherlock may be popcorn friendly it is, in essence, a by-the-numbers action movie with misplaced literary pretensions that will leave fans of the novel cold. Oct 25, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
For although this modern Sherlock may be popcorn friendly it is, in essence, a by-the-numbers action movie with misplaced literary pretensions that will leave fans of the novel cold.
Nikki Baughan
Watch it, by all means, for a dazzling visual feast, but be warned, this Sherlock is more show than tell. Apr 17, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Watch it, by all means, for a dazzling visual feast, but be warned, this Sherlock is more show than tell.
Shubhra Gupta
mostly forgettable Mar 8, 2019 | Full Review…
mostly forgettable
Amie Simon
The '09 model Holmes is at once a fresh reinvention of the concept for modern sensibilities, and a surprisingly grounded embrace of its pulpy roots. Feb 16, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
The '09 model Holmes is at once a fresh reinvention of the concept for modern sensibilities, and a surprisingly grounded embrace of its pulpy roots.
Zaki Hasan
This film seems like a cynical moneymaker, using a storied name to draw attention while not even trying to bring that beloved creation to life. Expect more of the same, though. Nov 21, 2018 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
This film seems like a cynical moneymaker, using a storied name to draw attention while not even trying to bring that beloved creation to life. Expect more of the same, though.
Kelly Jane Torrance
A bravely bonkers action thriller with a crazed comic edge from director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels). Nov 15, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
A bravely bonkers action thriller with a crazed comic edge from director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels).
Leigh Paatsch
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