Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Midlands M — 19 Oct 2013
No shit, Sherlock! Not being a fan of the very much overhyped first film, this sequel does less "set-up" and is all the better for it. Downey is more natural and Jude Law gives a genuinely heartfelt and honest portrayal of Dr.
Watson whilst great support from Noomi Rapace, Stephen Fry (as Holmes' brother Mycroft) and a creepy Jared Harris as Holmes' literary nemesis all add up to much greater cohesion. Some ingenious set pieces from Ritchie added to the clever fights and shoot outs help maintain the action but this is punctuated with some witty banter and a handful of solemn and grim scenes between Holmes and Moriarty as they clash with their mind games.
It's a funnier, cleverer and more "lean" film with far more clarity and sense of mystery than its predecessor all presented with a huge dollop of fun in the Indiana Jones-mould. 8/10 Midlands Movies Mike.
This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Midlands M on 19 Oct 2013.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has generally received positive reviews.
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