Review of Sherlock Holmes (2009) by Hunterl — 10 Apr 2010

An interesting mystery, yet surprisingly predictable due to Sherlock's logical world, worth a rent but not recommended to buy.

This review of Sherlock Holmes (2009) was written by Hunterl on 10 Apr 2010.

Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.

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