Review of Sherlock Holmes (2009) by Wade H — 29 Jul 2014

I am so glad to see both Robert Downey Jr and Guy Ritchie back with this witty battle of brains.

This review of Sherlock Holmes (2009) was written by Wade H on 29 Jul 2014.

Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.

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