This week I’m reviewing Sherlock Holmes (first movie), which is a fun, witty, and action packed movie. So what is the movie about? Set in England, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) teams up with is loyal partner Dr John Watson (Jude Law) to tackle a new challenge, going up against the sinister Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) which apparently has some evil/supernatural plans of his own, but it gets even more complicated for Holmes and Watson when his ex Irene Adler played by (Rachael McAdams) who cannot be trusted and dangerous, despite her looks. The movie was directed by Guy Ritchie.
It is a reinvention of Sherlock Holmes, a new one and it
delivers. With Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock it seems to me he was meant for the
role, he brings a natural presence to it is wonderful, there is a fight scene
which is awesome, it involved Holmes fighting in a ring and of course wagering
for money, Holmes fighting was interesting to see it shines a new light
character, the filming of the scene was well done especially the slow-mo
moments! It would be hard to see another
actor try and play this amazing character when seeing how Robert has portrayed
him. Of course Jude Law who plays Watson, Holmes loyal companion, he brings a
much more masculine role, not over the top but just right amount. Downey and
Law’s on screen chemistry really gives the characters a connection with each
other, both actors seem to play well of each other and it really adds to the
film making it enjoyable to watch. Mark Strong (Blackwood) does give a great
evil vibe to his character, Holmes has to question is magic real? or is there something else at hand? Rachael
Mc Adams portrayal of the lovely and charming Irene Adler was welcomed, she
didn’t have as much screen time which was kind of a letdown but she made her
impact in small doses throughout the film also the addition of hinting with her
relationship with Holmes in the past.
The setting of England was well thought out by Guy Ritchie,
its dark, mysterious, murky, and touches of colour in places, also with the
addition of the famous landmarks around England like a half built Tower Bridge
which features a great scene towards the end of the film.
Overall if you are a fan of Sherlock Homes, it is must
watch, you get to see a reinvention of the legendary sleuth who daring sleuth, highly
intelligent, action daring, and using that Holmesian deduction. It is a great
on screen relationship of Holmes and Watson keeping you watching and ask "what is going to happen
next?", with good performances by the supporting cast it is definitely worth the time watching.
I give the movie 3.5/5
By Bradley Graves
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