Rating of
2.5/4
Fun, but not that memorable.
2605 - wrote on 01/15/10
An enjoyable, but fairly slight film. It's biggest strength was the casting: Downey Jr makes for an excellent Holmes, and has real chemistry with Jude Law's Watson. Mark Strong and Rachel McAdams are fine in their supporting roles, but the focus of the movie is very much on the main partnership. The story is fine, and races along quite nicely, with enjoyable action scenes and a script without any major problems. You certainly shouldn't be bored for the films duration, although I'd be suprised if you could remember that much about it in a weeks time. Overall, the film suceeds in reintroducing these iconic characters to a new audience, and does so well enough that I'd be up for the ineviatable sequel when it arrives.
