Sherlock Holmes

Whomever wasn't excited to see RD Jr. take on Holmes after he succeeded at Tony Stark must be crazy. The one other YAAAA factor was the director. Guy Ritchie. Better known for his seedy underground London gangsta films like Snatch, Lock, Stock, and Rock n Rolla, he has had no success with any other form of film. Swept Away anyone? Luckily Holmes is along the lines of his criteria, only difference is the year. Usually he shoots present day, but he did a wonderful, even superb, job of recreating the era. Holmes and Watson. Everyone has heard those names, but to see them on the big screen with such a good script was really awesome. The story follows the investigations of Holmes, but more specifically the one case he has trouble with. Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) is an evil man who is believed to have mystical powers provided by black magic or satan or something of that nature. Holmes finally gets him and he is hanged till dead. Unfortunately he prophesies his return from the dead and it seems to come just the way he said it would. His evil reign now continues and Watson, who pronounced him dead are in big trouble. Holmes is now under investigation by Scotland Yard for messing up certain things. When Irene (McAdams) comes back into Holmes life, Watson knows it can't be good. She is the only person he could never figure out and it perturbed  him, plus he gets in more than his usual trouble in her presence. The action is among the best ever, along with the way the story is pre-told before it happens. Holmes will see a situation, narrate how he will win it, the scene goes in slow mo in tune with his thoughts, then when he does react it happens perfectly. If any of you watch the Mentalist then you already realize how similar Holmes acts to Patrick Jane with his sense of perception. Jude Law is magnificent as usual, and RB Jr has another priceless character to add to his rapidly growing repertoire. I can't wait for the sequel this December. It took me all of 3-4 weeks to see the first one, and I really only went based on the recommendation of close friends. I do not see myself waiting that long on the second installment.

NBM rates Sherlock Holmes - Phenomenal