Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Cj O — 22 Feb 2013

Well directed, funny, and action-packed. The only problem with the movie is that the plot is hard to follow. You're gonna love the "Lie down with me, Watson" part.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Cj O on 22 Feb 2013.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has generally received positive reviews.

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