| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009) |
| Director | Guy Ritchie |
| Writer | Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Simon Kinberg |
| Lead Actor | Robert Downey Jr. |
| Cast | Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Mystery |
| Release Date | December 25, 2009 (United States) |
| Duration | 2 hours 08 minutes |
| Budget | $90 million |
| Language | English |
| IMDB Rating | 7.5/10 |
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Positive Aspects of SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009)
The previews for “Sherlock Holmes” emphasised the comedy and action to an extent that I wondered whether or not it could be taken seriously. Surprisingly, director Guy Ritchie has fashioned a tale that is very true to the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The mysterious Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) is hanged for the murder of five women, but somehow manages to rise from the dead, and in the process, sets about a plan where he will take over the world as the representative of an evil, supernatural power.
The quirky, and extremely eccentric Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his reluctant assistant Dr. Watson (Jude Law) unravel the mystery using their brilliant means of deduction and discover Blackwood is a total fraud, but a smart one who knew how to manipulate scientific methods to make himself look otherworldly. What works well is the fact that the story works just as well as the original tales, with Holmes finding the most logical explanation for the otherwise extraordinary situation.
Director Guy Ritchie has made some cosmetic changes, upping the action quotient, and making great use of Robert Downey Jr to portray a Sherlock Holmes that is more eccentric and whacky rather than the composed English gentleman this works well and is a surprise. The mystery is engaging, as is the gradual appearance of super villain Moriarty, who we never actually see, but will no doubt appear in the inevitable sequel. “Sherlock Holmes” is great entertainment, and manages to update a story that has been done many times before but in a fresh and energetic way.
Drawbacks of SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009)
This is purely up to individual taste, but it is worth pointing out that this Sherlock Holmes is not technically the one that many fans of the character may be ready for. What is presented on screen by Robert Downey Jr and Guy Ritchie is an erratic genius, bordering on autistic. Coupled with the fact that he is somehow a street fighter, many who are used to a more detective style gentleman may be disappointed. However, Robert Downey Jr’s spirited performance is so good that you would be hard pressed not to like it.
Final Verdict
“Sherlock Holmes” is something of a surprise packet entertaining, fast-paced and true to the spirit and substance of the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, but with modern twists and quirky updates to the characters that purists may hate but work surprisingly well
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