Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 12/25/09 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material Running Time 128 Minutes Genre Action,Crime, Suspense Director Guy Ritchie Writer Michael Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Guy Ritchie Cast Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly, Eddie Marsan Studio Warner Brothers |
SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009)
SYNOPSIS
In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends
Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest
challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his
legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before
to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot
that could destroy the country.
The action-adventure mystery “Sherlock Holmes” is
helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie, for
Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to
life, and Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague,
Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable
ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as
Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested
Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous
relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as
their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly
Reilly plays Watson’s love interest, Mary.
--©Warner Bros
In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s
most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends
Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest
challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his
legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before
to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot
that could destroy the country.
The action-adventure mystery “Sherlock Holmes” is
helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie, for
Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to
life, and Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague,
Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable
ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as
Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested
Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous
relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as
their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly
Reilly plays Watson’s love interest, Mary.
--©Warner Bros
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Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) is able to once again entertain audiences with Guy Ritchie’s rendition of Sir
Conan Boyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) does not
veer far from this British literary classic in his all new 21st century take on the legendary detective. An
acceptable change is the character of Dr. John Watson (Jude Law; Cold Mountain, The Holiday). In the
past, Watson has been a naive, unworthy, almost comical partner to Holmes. In this interpretation
Watson is more of an equal to Holmes and their partnership is much deeper than in earlier versions. The
chemistry between Downey Jr. and Law is incredible and adds a special spark to the film; however,
Watson’s new girlfriend, soon to be fiancée, threatens to break up the amazing duo. Lord Blackwood
(Mark Strong; The Young Victoria, Stardust), a convicted killer who looms over London with the threat of
domination, brings Holmes the mystery he so intently craves. Even though Watson has his pre nuptials
looming in the background, he too is unable to avoid a good mystery. Rachel McAdams (The Notebook,
The Time Traveler’s Wife) plays Irene Adler, Holmes’s long-time adversary and love interest. McAdams is
able to light up the screen with her playful, yet dangerous, portrayal of Adler. Adler is also working with
another one of Holmes’s greatest adversaries, Professor Moriarty, which definitely leaves room for a
sequel. The fight scenes are outstanding and Ritchie brilliantly showcases Holmes extraordinary
deductive reasoning skills. Downey Jr. encompasses the true essence of Holmes who is lively and wild
when on a case yet, depressed and dissolute when not and his interpretation is enough to entertain
audiences. The plot line may be a little weak; however, the banter between Holmes and Watson, paired
with the remarkable chemistry of Downey Jr. and Law, will amuse audiences of all ages.
Conan Boyle’s Sherlock Holmes. Director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) does not
veer far from this British literary classic in his all new 21st century take on the legendary detective. An
acceptable change is the character of Dr. John Watson (Jude Law; Cold Mountain, The Holiday). In the
past, Watson has been a naive, unworthy, almost comical partner to Holmes. In this interpretation
Watson is more of an equal to Holmes and their partnership is much deeper than in earlier versions. The
chemistry between Downey Jr. and Law is incredible and adds a special spark to the film; however,
Watson’s new girlfriend, soon to be fiancée, threatens to break up the amazing duo. Lord Blackwood
(Mark Strong; The Young Victoria, Stardust), a convicted killer who looms over London with the threat of
domination, brings Holmes the mystery he so intently craves. Even though Watson has his pre nuptials
looming in the background, he too is unable to avoid a good mystery. Rachel McAdams (The Notebook,
The Time Traveler’s Wife) plays Irene Adler, Holmes’s long-time adversary and love interest. McAdams is
able to light up the screen with her playful, yet dangerous, portrayal of Adler. Adler is also working with
another one of Holmes’s greatest adversaries, Professor Moriarty, which definitely leaves room for a
sequel. The fight scenes are outstanding and Ritchie brilliantly showcases Holmes extraordinary
deductive reasoning skills. Downey Jr. encompasses the true essence of Holmes who is lively and wild
when on a case yet, depressed and dissolute when not and his interpretation is enough to entertain
audiences. The plot line may be a little weak; however, the banter between Holmes and Watson, paired
with the remarkable chemistry of Downey Jr. and Law, will amuse audiences of all ages.
By David Ladd