Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Walker F — 26 Nov 2013

Loved it as much as the first one. Robert Downey Jr. Is freakin awesome!

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Walker F on 26 Nov 2013.

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

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