Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Stephen A — 07 Apr 2014

Really enjoyed it. Great story line and well directed. Robert Downey Junior and Jude Law excellent in my opinion.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Stephen A on 07 Apr 2014.

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