Sherlock Holmes (Robert DowneyJr . ), a British researcher, and his friend Dr. Watson (Jude Law ) spent months following a clever murderer. Following the tracks get off the next death, breaking the sacrificial ceremony orchestrated by Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong ).
Four months later, Watson is a physician assistant in the execution of Blackwood. Despite the noble certify death, Lord Blackwood seems to return to life days after his execution.
Although I love Guy Ritchie take long to see the film received poor reviews at the time. That goes for me trust the foreign criticism. The fact is that I got my hands and I need ten minutes to convince me that this is not a bad movie. I stopped and waited for Athos to view it together.
course the highlight is the image and direction. Guy Ritchie on one of his best work. The sequences are linked in a masterly way and make this film a show that deserves to be seen.
The script gives a good history of research, adorned with superstitions, fighting, romance and small comedic moments. The worst of the script: the plot of the girl. Stating that the actress does a good job and that his plot serves to introduce a second film and Moriarty but no, I did not like anything.
Brilliant:
- Watson's girlfriend when he reproaches his deductions seem magic ^ ^ we've all thought at some point.
- Sherlock fighting in a boxing ring.
- How to link the findings of Holmes. They could not do more original.
"All the taunts that he dedicated to Inspector Lestrade.
With character designs have played dismissal. I think the first time we saw the sign, we all thought it was Sherlock Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr., of Watson. Luckily, both actors more than fulfilled its role.
Actors:
had many doubts with Jude Law. I never struck any of his papers and it was not clear if they would do well. But it's great. It's the best performance I've seen. Wonderful.
Robert Downey Jr. He does well, very well. No answer to the description of Holmes, but despite that is credible.
Mark Strong is a worthy bad, very bad. I love that touch between disgust, indifference and contempt that has continuity.
The unknown Kelly Reilly perfectly fulfills the role of Watson's fiancée. Is a character I'm sure that will give much of himself in the second half.
The sets are excellent. We all you need to set in London during the period. Slaughterhouses, shipyards, factories, prisons, courts, alleys ... all perfectly adapted.
The wardrobe is also a point in his favor. Both men and women. Emphasize its use in Lord Blackwood. His scenes with the sacrificial layer is impressive.
I recommend the soundtrack. Guy Ritchie has always taken great care on this point and Sherlock Holmes is no exception. In this case is provided by Hans Zimmer . Very wise of the prominence given to the violins, as it is the instrument he plays Sherlock.
The main theme
Good special effects, use them when needed, without letting them take ownership of the plot. Stand in: the explosion in the slaughterhouse. The scene is beautiful and the accompanying music.
Curiosities:
- Watson's role was offered to Colin Farrell.
- The sets Holmes's house was used by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Awards:
- Golden Globe Robert Downey Jr. for Best Actor.
In short: a 9. It's a great film that has been very unfairly treated.
the film as an adaptation of the novels:
I really wanted to do this review but I wanted to wait to read me a book of Conan Doyle. Specifically, my choice was "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes."
After reading it, I must say that the film seems a poor fit at all. For starters, the drug abuse Holmes is so evident in the film as it is in the books. Plus. Sherlock boxing and knows how to fight, another plus. The form of expression, is Holmes to deduce solutions to the full. Topics have fled outside the books on Holmes costume, plus.
is true that the choice of Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock leave behind other things, like the dreamy describing continuously. No, the actor does not have that air. In addition, often stress the thinness of Holmes, beset by years, and is something that is also lost.
criticism in this regard have been greatly exaggerated.