Sherlock Holmes Movie (2009)
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.
After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler.
After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler.
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Have just been to see this movie at the cinema, I thought it was fantastic!!!
Being an avid "Jeremy Brett" fan, I wasn't sure whether I would like this film as I knew it was very different from the Sherlock Holmes character that is normally portrayed. It did take me a good 30 minutes or so to "accept" Robert Downey Jr as a very funky, young and brawny Holmes, but it did work! You have to take your deerstalker off to him he does a great job. I'm not merely talking about his very solid English accent but his ability to make Holmes humorous, unpredictable and easily bored but at the same time believable even when rapidly reaching the toughest of deductions from the evidence on hand. He works best and indeed the film as a whole really shines when he and the brilliant Watson, (Jude Law), are verbally sparring. The banter is fast, funny and they appear to be having a great time so that the effect of two mates winding each other up is very real.
The plot revolves around a mystical villain called Lord Blackwood who has committed several murders and having been uncovered by Holmes is about to be hanged. He would appear to have power of supernatural ability and creates fear even as he waits in his prison cell to be hanged. There's more to his story than first appears and Holmes and Watson are soon haring about trying to put the clues together in order to unravel a dastardly plot!
Here is the trailer for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0hXhGt5XPg
Being an avid "Jeremy Brett" fan, I wasn't sure whether I would like this film as I knew it was very different from the Sherlock Holmes character that is normally portrayed. It did take me a good 30 minutes or so to "accept" Robert Downey Jr as a very funky, young and brawny Holmes, but it did work! You have to take your deerstalker off to him he does a great job. I'm not merely talking about his very solid English accent but his ability to make Holmes humorous, unpredictable and easily bored but at the same time believable even when rapidly reaching the toughest of deductions from the evidence on hand. He works best and indeed the film as a whole really shines when he and the brilliant Watson, (Jude Law), are verbally sparring. The banter is fast, funny and they appear to be having a great time so that the effect of two mates winding each other up is very real.
The plot revolves around a mystical villain called Lord Blackwood who has committed several murders and having been uncovered by Holmes is about to be hanged. He would appear to have power of supernatural ability and creates fear even as he waits in his prison cell to be hanged. There's more to his story than first appears and Holmes and Watson are soon haring about trying to put the clues together in order to unravel a dastardly plot!
Here is the trailer for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0hXhGt5XPg
I as well LOVED this movie. My Favorite part was the ending when a certain someones secret was out!!! I think that anyone can watch this movie, even if u prefer comedy or romance or action or w/e...this movie has it ALL!! WAY TO GO ROBERT DOWNEY JR!
Yes...I agree. This isn't just for us traditional S.H. fans. I think it has been made to encourage a whole new generation of Holmes fans!! A change is as good as a rest...so they say! 
Great movie with under tones of Freemasons.
Also hints of Black Friars bridge.
All in all it was one I stayed awake for means it is good!
Also hints of Black Friars bridge.
All in all it was one I stayed awake for means it is good!
Have just heard that another movie will be being filmed this Summer!!! 
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Storyline
After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler.Details
- Rated: PG-13
- Runtime: 2:08 hours
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime
- Director: Guy Ritchie
- Writer: Michael Robert Johnson (screenplay), Anthony Peckham (screenplay), Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Lionel Wigram (screen story), Michael Robert Johnson (screen story), Arthur Conan Doyle (characters: Sher
- Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong
- Language: English, French
- Country: USA, Germany
- Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 26 nominations
- Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures/Village Roadshow
- Box Office: $208,711,166
- ASIN: B002U5741Q
- Year Released: 2009
- Release Date: Dec 24, 2009
- DVD Date: Mar 29, 2010
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