Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Jamie L — 09 Jun 2013

What I don't get is how Sherlock Holmes could've survived a 100-foot drop into freezing cold water? :\ It doesn't make sense.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Jamie L on 09 Jun 2013.

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

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