Review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) by Ryan M — 28 Feb 2013

Loved the slow motion camera effects, and how Sherlock saw what he would do before it happened.

This review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) was written by Ryan M on 28 Feb 2013.

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

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