Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by F B — 28 Sep 2014

Not quite as good as the first but enjoyable nonetheless.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by F B on 28 Sep 2014.

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

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