Sherlock Holmes

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Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.5
Ritchie has made a film thats so busy, it starts to become boring. Av Club
4.5
Fortunately, its a highly entertaining example of the form, directed with just the right amount of panache by Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock And Two Smoking .. Av Club
1.5
The reason being that many of the problems havent been fixed, and thats a real frustration. Den Of Geek
1.5
The reason being that many of the problems havent been fixed, and thats a real frustration. Den Of Geek
4.5
Holmes aficionados may complain about this updated take on the classic character, but theyre just full of sour grapes if they cant appreciate a script .. Den Of Geek
4.5
The general feeling that youre watching a videogame play out You better believe it. Den Of Geek
4.5
The general feeling that youre watching a videogame play out You better believe it. Den Of Geek
3.2
Sherlock Holmes, while a diverting enough night out, is both fun and numb, enjoyable and exhausting. Its a case of more adding up to less. EW
3.8
The less I thought about Sherlock Holmes, the more I liked Sherlock Holmes. Rogerebert
3.0
(And make no mistake, it wants to be a franchise the movie leaves off where a sequel could handily pick right up.).Yet although we appreciate the shot .. Common Sense Media
4.5
Instead, Rocketmans Dexter Fletcher is taking over directing duties, and hes previously assured fans that while hell put his own stamp on the franchis .. We Got This Covered
4.5
I think thats inevitable, isnt it Whenever you have different filmmakers. We Got This Covered
4.5
Thats a full year delay, and one thats sure to upset fans whove been waiting what feels like ages for another entry into the series. We Got This Covered
1.5
The game is afoot and Ritchie, who overdosed on his own testosterone with last years riotously dull RocknRolla, manages to mostly restrain his more fl .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Guy Ritchie the director and Guy Ritchie the screenwriter part ways for this latest spin on the Sherlock Holmes story, and if separation turns into di .. Time Out
3.1
Theres enough wit in the meticulous upgrading of this century old icon to make one wish the effort was matched by a script tailored to truly serve the ..
1.9
At times, Ritchie and company try so hard to make sure this isnt your fathers Sherlock Holmes that it comes across as, well, cartoonish.
1.5
As Watson, Law nails the characters refined air, but the performance isnt permitted to evolve beyond that. Screen Daily
1.5
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows doesnt play an elegant game of exciting chess, but its comfortable enough to enjoy a game of exploding checkers. Collider
4.5
But Watson just cant quit his co dependent relationship with Holmes and hes dragged along as Holmes tries to solve this new mystery. Collider
4.5
So theres an element of Rube Goldberg, but you dont see all the moves. Collider
3.0
The game is afoot and Ritchie, who overdosed on his own testosterone with last years riotously dull RocknRolla, manages to mostly restrain his more fl ..
4.5
Ritchies Sherlock Holmes is a breathless action adventure that hits the ground running. IGN
3.0
But thats a fairly sure sign this droll blockbuster has got you on its side. Telegraph
2.5
Guy Ritchie is the worst screenwriter in the world, but, to be fair, he is not the worst director. He is only the worst director of the people who act .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
A fun, action packed reintroduction to Conan Doyles classic characters.
4.0
But the story really just provides a vehicle for the action and the fantastic character interactions, one of which delivers slightly better than the o .. Cinema Blend
4.0
And if the villainy in this steampunk explosive adventure isnt nearly dangerous enough, thanks to Downey, things are never dull. Ny Daily News
4.5
I had a smile on my face through most of the film and for what it is: A fun action/adventure movie with humor, danger, a good story and great characte .. Screen Rant
2.5
This time out, Ritchie is primarily a director for hire, lending his hip spin to establish a new franchise. The Globe And Mail
2.5
The game is not afoot.Sherlock Holmes, with a ripped Robert Downey Jr. in the title role and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Guy Ritchie at the co .. Philly
3.5
Youll have better luck enjoying the performances than following the plot. Philly
1.0
Movie Review: A word about: Performances: Script: Dialogue: Cinematography: Music: Inspiration: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Stro ..
3.0
Hollywood logic has further dictated that the movie be a bit of a buddy film, even a love story. Village Voice
2.8
One for this modern age of non thinking action packed blockbuster movies. Sover
3.1
Given a worthy story, Downeys Holmes might have been memorable. Here, hes an interesting character in search of a worthwhile story. ReelViews
3.8
Its all fairly ridiculous, but Ritchie knows how to play ridiculous, and the overall movie is a lot of fun. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
The plot of this thudding blockbuster involves a satanic priest (Mark Strong) scheming to conquer the UK, and it gives Holmes and Dr. Watson (Jude Law .. Chicago Reader
4.4
He is simply too great and enigmatic a character to fit into a nicely wrapped package. Mark Reviews Movies
2.8
I had high hopes for Sherlock Holmes but the writing fails to create a fully integrated adventure tale.
3.1
And Downey is charming.But his world is jarringly frenetic, in the manner of most Ritchie films. Usa Today
1.9
The filmmaker imbues Snatch. with the same sort of wildly creative style as its predecessor, while upping the ante in terms of complexity and inventiv .. Reel Film Reviews
2.3
Too much of an action adventure story so it loses what makes Sherlock Holmes entertaining You Tube
1.5
First and foremost Robert Downey Jr. isnt your great grandfathers Sherlock Holmes. FilmiBeat
2.8
It isnt a great film, the story is a bit of a mess, but it definitely has some entertainment value. Lariat
3.2
Despite being overlong and losing much of its steam halfway through, the film comes out ahead thanks to Downey and Law. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
The famous detective (Robert Downey Jr.) and his trusty Watson (Jude Law) investigate a devil worshipping murderer (Mark Strong), who appears to have .. News Review
1.5
Should you still be concerned about the films appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home, you may want to look more closely at our detai .. Screen It
2.5
Ritchie is all about the whooshing and headbanging, leaving no space between Holmes words to savor their meaning.Downey is irresistible. Rolling Stone
4.0
The script is mostly smoke and mirrors, weaving in all manner of Holmes lore, from the original story details to playful references to previous film i .. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Yanis Varoufakis treats with disdain the idea that economics is a real science its more like a contemporary form of religion, propped up by ruling eli .. Pop Matters
3.0
Also, Ritchie cant resist the occasional embarrassing sop to his Cockney geezer fanbase, such as when Watson yells Nut him! during a punch up.Sherlock .. View London
2.2
Downey is a combustible, one of a kind actor who deserves better than this crunch and thud bid for a new movie brand. Cs Monitor
1.9
Sherlock Holmes dumbs down a century old synonym for intelligence with S&M gags, witless sarcasm, murky bombast and twirling action hero moves that be .. New York Post
3.0
And Holmes especially fights his adversaries with all the prowess and will of the mightiest of action heroes.Beyond his heroics, Holmes is a mess. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Good news for those Holmes purists appalled by the prospect of literatures most cerebral sleuth getting a geezer makeover, but bad news for the rest o .. The Guardian
3.8
Fortunately, Guy Ritchies energetic direction and some thrilling action sequences make us forget all about that. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
More than Iron Man, Holmes seems like Downeys idea of a superhero. Boston
5.0
The adventure for this new outing is shrewdly devised in that it works on a supernatural premise. Mountain X
3.8
This is a swashbuckling, pratfalling romp designed to make cerebral Holmes purists drop their monocles into their teacups. Star Tribune
4.5
The suggestion of steampunk the aggressively science fiction esque perspective on the Victorian era that contemporary fantasy often takes remains just ..
3.1
Sherlock Holmes is meant to be something of a thriller, but Holmes careful scrutiny The small details are by far the most interesting doesnt exactly l .. Toronto Star
2.5
There is also far too much violence (both slow motion and speeded up) and too many frenetic chases. Guardian
2.0
How does cackling master criminal Guy Ritchie keep getting away with it Guardian
2.0
Its a hollow attempt at modernisation, and quickly grows dull. Watsons big dilemma whether to quit his life with Holmes for marriage to lovely Mary ha .. Guardian
4.0
The Hound of the Baskervilles and to this day, I cant resist watching that terrific movie whenever its shown on TV. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Keeping the logic straight and the tone light is a challenge that is well met. Reel Talk Reviews
3.8
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
2.0
The film gets off to a promising start and has its moments, but at 130 minutes it is half an hour too long, and the action fizzles out with a weak sho .. Daily Mail
3.0
Its as though Ritchie cannot believe a good tale well told and elegant characterisations alone can carry a film.
3.5
As the tale unfolds in 1891, there are a series of brutal, ritualistic murders in London. Susang Ranger
3.5
Thankfully, it delivers that moment with humor and and a dizzying pile up of explanations that youd have never come up with yourself. Movies
1.5
Like its predecessor Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows confects a smoky, overcast Victorian world, infuses it with an air of jocular, hairy laddishne .. The New York Times
3.8
That all said, the film has some entertainment value, even if just in pieces rather than as a whole film. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
Sherlock Holmes is every bit the fun and action packed romp we all hoped it would be, but while its nice to finally see Ritchie with a mainstream hit .. Bullz-Eye
3.0
But the actors make it enjoyable while it lasts, and Ritchie seems to have found a new niche for himself as a director of empty popcorn entertainment. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Its definitely not perfect, but The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is still worth a look if youre ever in the market for a new point and click style adv .. Total Film
3.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.5
Avatar is first.If you follow my advice and skip both pictures, you will save a minimum of $48 if you are on a date. The Atlantic
4.0
Its all rather preposterous and occasionally incoherent action movie fluff. Hollywood
2.5
Sherlock Holmes (5/10) by Tony Medley Runtime 128 minutes.OK for children. Tony Medley
2.5
Fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles mystery series of novels who blunder in not knowing its a Guy Ritchie film will it futile to reconcile Ritchies nonsen .. Coles Mithey
4.0
The fact is, Sherlock Holmes is just down right entertaining.Dont look too far under the surface because much of it is quite typical big budget advent ..
4.5
The Bottom Line: As rich in storytelling as it is character and as entertaining as it is unconventional, Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant introduction t ..
3.5
Sherlock Holmes represents not a radical reinterpretation of the character, but instead a nearly revolutionary return to the genuine pulp roots of wha .. Hit Fix
3.8
Guy Ritchie gives the movie all kinds of cool visuals, plus a handful of first rate action sequences, most notably the aforementioned bridge fight. Aisle Seat
3.5
A bravely bonkers action thriller with a crazed comic edge from director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels). Herald Sun
2.5
The whole film doesnt feel so much like Holmes as a strange and unwanted sequel to Will Smiths Wild Wild West. Nj
3.5
If you can get past the hyperactivity of the film, you should have a good time. 7M Pictures
3.5
This may not be a Sherlock Holmes for the ages, but it is an entertaining diversion. Maki At The Movies
2.5
This over modernized version of the detective retains the 1800s London backdrop, but little else feels familiar.
3.5
You walk it at your own risk, so beware.Personally, Ill take more Arthur Conan Doyle and less Guy Ritchie. Varia Gate
4.4
Imagine my surprise then that while it changed a great many things, it still retained the spirit and a great many of Conan Doyles original ideas and d .. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Essentially, this is Lethal Weapon in ye olde worlde London, which will surely have the purists up in arms, but as buddy flicks go, its a welcome twis .. Digital Spy
1.3
At a loss for what it wants to be, the movie is never funny, despite the occasional one liner and double entendre; never thrilling, because the sparse .. Dustin Put Man
1.5
An entertaining update of the legendary detective that succeeds largely by the chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
2.5
Ritchies Sherlock Holmes is too long, too generic (surprising, given Ritchies always inventive visual and story telling style) and not nearly as cleve .. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
Its a spice the film needs when the Blackstone subplot pulls more bootleg turns than it can safely navigate. Brian Or Ndorf
3.1
In the films one truly clever invention, we see Holmes visualize his physical attacks before actually executing them with almost gentlemanly precision .. Big Picture Big Sound
2.6
At a running time of just over 2 hours, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus manages to be a delightful, visually splendid slice of brilliant madness t .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
While the plot is a strange, twisty and not always well explained series of clues we dont get to solve (Holmes has a way of seeing the clue and explai .. Waffle Movies
3.1
And if the once out of control Downey is a more disciplined person and performer these days, he remains a compelling and energetic presence. Js Online
3.5
Indeed, the film delivers on its more important goals of action and wit, but its comedy is a missed opportunity nonetheless. Hollywood Chicago
3.0
The only thing the refined, pipe smoking Victorian gentleman detective and Guy Ritchies typical pistol packing, potty mouthed mockneys have in common .. Sky
4.0
And Iron Man fans would certainly not have sat still for a history lesson. Sbs
2.0
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
4.0
Downey Jr is a delight, giving his Holmes an impish sense of mischief and proving unexpectedly nimble in the bouts of bare knuckle, bare chested boxin .. What So
4.0
In a year in which actioners featured robots with arthritis and sinking ice, Sherlock Holmes might as well be considered a work of genius. Streaming Quickflix
4.0
His understatement is of a piece with the rest of Guy Ritchies film, which twists, stretches, knots, tangles, distorts, bleaches, smudges and sometime .. Wsj
2.5
Lets not all pile on at once, but Nine is really one of the worst films of 2009, a truly hideously ill conceived piece of work. East Bay Express
3.8
Theres plenty of fun and entertainment to be had from Guy Ritchies take on the character for both fans of Doyles work and for those just getting to kn ..
2.5
As a tribute and effort to introduce Sherlock Holmes to a new generation, its a notable disappointment. From The Balcony
3.5
Sherlock Holmes is certainly entertaining but the Jerry Bruckheimer type action is too constant, and I didnt feel a consistent flow in the movie. Review Express
4.2
Downy exudes lively, muscular magnetism and more than a dash of debonair charm but isnt afraid to make his hero foppish or foolish. Nicks Chager
3.0
But if you can set aside your image of Boyles Sherlock, you may enjoy this a little more. Reel Talk Online
3.5
Sherlock Holmes is back. I wish I could say this is the thrill ride of the season. But its just a ride of the season. The Scorecard Review
3.5
Guy Ritchie brings his slick crime movie style to the old school detective stories of Arthur Conan Doyle and turns the venerable detective into a stra .. Stream On Demand At Home
3.5
Despite its shortcomings, Sherlock Holmes is nevertheless damn entertaining, and bodes well as another ongoing franchise for Iron Mans Downey. Movies Ign
3.5
Wayhomer Review #5: Sherlock Holmes Episode #5 for Sherlock Holmes, in which our protagonist shouts above his cars heater, discusses the finer points .. Need Coffee
4.5
Believers looking for discussion elements will know that the truth doesnt end with Holmes blithe pronouncements, however intelligently rendered. World Wng
2.0
Mark Strong tries hard, but gets stymied by the improbable plot twists hes entangled in. The Indian Express
5.0
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3.1
Director Ritchie has put together an incredible series of set pieces but unfortunately has strung them together with a lot of unnecessary dialogue. Crazed Fan Boy
4.0
Downey, Jr. is the perfect casting choice who manages to bring a somewhat lackluster script to life. FlickDirect
3.5
If youve gone to watch this with a parent (they might miss the deerstalker hat) theyll be a bit surprised but definitely feel like theyre in a familia .. Mid Day
0.5
One of the sourest experiences of my movie year, not a mindless sequel, but...the needless dumbing down, almost gleeful sacralizing, and generic homog .. Nicks Flick Picks
3.5
Screenwriter Julian Fellowes has managed to make this story a coming of age tale first. Kc Active
4.5
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4.4
The plot is a little generic and although Strong makes a good villain, his Lord Blackwood is too one dimensional.Clues sprinkled throughout the film l .. Paloalto Online
2.5
If every age gets the Sherlock Holmes it deserves, then someone please tell me what ours has done to deserve Guy Ritchies shrill and muddled attempt t .. Blog Oregonlive
3.2
Not only is the film meticulously designed, choreographed, and costumed, but everything is photographed (by young Spanish cinematographer Eduard Grau) .. D Cist
3.0
Sherlock Holmes is a noisy, brutish film that, while forgettable, is at least an entertaining romp. Brandon Fibbs
1.5
Something tells me the only good deduction likely to come from this Sherlock Holmes is a tax deduction for Warner Bros. Movie Juice
3.0
A visually flashy festive crowd pleaser anchored by Robert Downey Jnrs inherent likeability and on screen chemistry with Jude Law. Daily Record
2.5
With problems like that, it doesnt really matter that Mr. Downey brings a suitably manic depressive intensity to the role or that Mr. Law surprises as .. Washington Times
3.0
The 09 model Holmes is at once a fresh reinvention of the concept for modern sensibilities, and a surprisingly grounded embrace of its pulpy roots. Zaki's Corner
3.5
Ritchies approach to shooting and editing the actionusing fast and slow motiondoesnt quite fit, though the modern aesthetics further separate this Hol .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
5.0
Its certainly one of the best films of the year for me, so heres hoping itll open big and become more attractive as a Best Picture contender. The Movie Kit
3.0
This sort of thing could be very mundane, but Downey and Law make it rather sweet and funny. Tucson Weekly
4.5
No doubt Downeys own struggles have informed his character choices. The plot is intelligent and the acting is brilliant. I didnt want it to end. Ladue News
3.5
Stylish and fun, running on Ritchies brand of kinetic energy, the director has wrought a Sherlock Holmes hybrid thats sure to entertain movie audience .. Knight At The Movies
3.0
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1.5
Sadly, despite lots of big action scenes, beautiful sets, and Downey hamming it up with one liners, theres something about this film that just doesnt ..
3.5
A fun, engaging enough story with good enough acting that feels perhaps a bit too long but still enjoyable. Dork Shelf
3.8
The film does what it sets out to do, re establish Holmes as a cinematic hero worth knowing and watching. Djardine Blogspot
3.5
Ritchies flashy edits and muscled action scenes make us forget those trouble spots. Contra Costa Times
2.0
For although this modern Sherlock may be popcorn friendly it is, in essence, a by the numbers action movie with misplaced literary pretensions that wi ..
3.5
Mr Ritchie could really have done smarter with this script, given us something special. The National
3.5
Its a fun look inside Holmes thought process and one that Ritchie could have done more with. Gazette
2.5
In all honesty this is some of Ritchies most effective visual filmmaking ever. Kineto Film Blog Spot
3.0
Both of them now seem more than a little gay; its no longer a case of oh, the British all talk like that. Jude Law even seemed to be wearing lipstick .. Rogerebert Sun Times



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