Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Omar L — 08 Mar 2013

Thought it was just ok. Pretty much the first one just repeated with different characters.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Omar L on 08 Mar 2013.

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

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