Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Review and Trailer Comments

• FilmBuff76

  Sherlock Holmes has been one of cinema's most enduring characters. Between him and Dracula, they are the most filmed characters in film history. Given the late Victorian period that he lives in, he's in constant need for reinvention, hence Guy Ritchie's lively "guns n' geezers" approach which continues with this thoroughly entertaining sequel. This time around he plays both mind and war games with arch nemesis Moriarty, aided by the long-suffering Watson. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law have their rapport down to a t by now and there are some respectful nods towards Arthur Conan Doyle towards the end. Yet sometimes I wish the film would slow down a bit and allow the characters more room to breathe. All in all though, this is a thoroughly enjoyable romp and is ideal pre-Christmas viewing. One odd thing I noticed though - the hilarious double entendre at the end of the first trailer seems to be missing in the final edit. I was curious to know what they were really talking about...

  Posted 21:18 | Fri 16th Dec 2011

• Emma-Jane

  I Personally Did Not Like It, It Went On Too Long And Was Boring.

  Posted 02:35 | Sun 18th Dec 2011

• ted29

  I fell asleep. The first half hour is so dull and boring my body had no choice. Maybe it picked up after that but arent you supposed to be grabbed and held from the very start?

  Posted 12:32 | Tue 20th Dec 2011

• basketball

  I didn't fall asleep but I wish I had. It would have saved me the boredom. Don't go to see it unless you have time to waste.

  Posted 16:40 | Fri 23rd Dec 2011

• christopher buckley

  It has better action and it is funnier but a game of shadows plot and character development really let it down

  Posted 17:01 | Fri 23rd Dec 2011

• Theduke57

  V entertaining.I absolutely loved it. It was clever, compelling and had the perfect mix of comedy and action. One of the best flicks of the year without doubt.

  Posted 22:37 | Fri 23rd Dec 2011

• brian2011

  god this was the worst film iv seen in years!!! went to see the 1st sherlock holmes and thought it was fairly bad but the new one is a WAY WORSE. for the first time ever i actually left the film early it was so boring!

  Posted 01:19 | Tue 27th Dec 2011

• Tomboy

  Please save your money, In a word poor

  Posted 11:00 | Wed 4th Jan 2012

• darren

  do not listen to the other comments because it was excellent and is worth seeing.

  Posted 20:29 | Sun 8th Jan 2012

• greenandwhite

  Super film, great action, loved it!!

  Posted 18:30 | Mon 9th Jan 2012

• arnie jones

  Did not see the first film. good director with guy ritchie robert downey and jude law great on screen chemristy.Gret action from start to finish. good trist in the end with holmes suriving.

  Posted 21:32 | Thu 12th Jan 2012

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