We finally watched a good movie this weekend. I needed one after last
weekend. Those movies were not fantastic. Fortunately, this one is.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Description from IMDB: “With Dr. John Watson about to marry and end
their partnership, a disconsolate Sherlock Holmes occupies his time
investigating the schemes of his archenemy, Professor James Moriarty. However,
when Moriarty warns that he considers the Watsons a legitimate target for his
retaliation against the detective, Holmes must save them and get John involved
in one last case. To do so, they join the Roma lady Madam Simza Heron's quest
to find her missing brother, Renee, who may be the key to defeating Moriarty.
Together, the trio find themselves involved in a dangerous international
conspiracy led by the Napoleon of Crime in which the fate of all of Europe
hangs in the balance.”
As with the first Downey Sherlock movie, this one is packed with action
and plenty of comedy. It has a sort of Pirates of the Caribbean quality, with
the humor and the way the fight scenes are choreographed.
The interactions between Holmes and Watson are often hilarious. It is a
bromance to end all bromances. They vibe quite well together, Watson's good
sense (mostly) with Holmes' absurd yet brilliant, often drug-fueled antics.
The addition of Noomi Rapace as a gypsy fortune teller to the cast is a
very good one. I love how she's capable of looking like completely different
people in her various roles. When I informed the husband she was in The Girl
with the Dragon Tattoo, he didn't really seem to believe me.
Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's bro, was another nice
addition. While the character is the more level-headed of the brothers, he is still
quite quirky.
Also featured, a significant number of cool hats.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows kicks much ass. It gets an A.
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