Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Heather M — 14 May 2013

Like this movie it's not as good as the first movie though.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Heather M on 14 May 2013.

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

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