Review of Sherlock Holmes (2009) by Dc F — 07 Nov 2014

Has style for days. Downey unleashed. Ritchie unleashed. Jude Law unchained.

This review of Sherlock Holmes (2009) was written by Dc F on 07 Nov 2014.

Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.

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