SHERLOCK HOLMES

SUMMARY: A more modern day look on the book "Sherlock Holmes" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Directed by the always improving Guy Ritchie, this movie was one of the top of 2009. Even though this was a modern day look on the movie, it was still set in the same time period. The film follows Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Watson, on trying to uncover the truth behind this magician's mysterious resurrection.

ACTING: Robert Downey Jr. at his finest once again. Able to capture such a unique english accent, he makes it impossible to forget his character. Playing the usual witty/asshole keeps the movie funny and interesting. Jude Law (to my surprise) did exceptionally well. Not as useless as the Watson in the actual book but a doctor and ex-military man. More of the normal one he seemed to have his head screwed on straight but also liked danger as well. I saw the characters of the story, not the actors.

SCRIPT: The whole movie was fast pace action and a fast pace story line. So of course the dialogue was the same, quick wit, mixed with even faster retorts. Sherlock and Watson go back and forth through the entire movie. In their english accents they sound quite sophisticated but still have a child like sense of humor.

CINEMATOGRAPHY: ...OMG. Was the thought I had while I was watching the movie. Guy Ritchie made sure to play with the speed of the camera, as well as showing short clips when he "explained" a before scene. Such a visual explanation on how Holme's came to his conclusion, helped the audience piece together and understand the storyline. So, applaud him.

RE-WATCHABILITY: Personally, I've seen this movie three times. Don't ask, but each time, I catch myself still in aw of the fight scenes, laughing at the same jokes, and walk away pleased that I was there for it. Yes, once the mystery is reviled it takes a certain "aw" away from the movie, but now I can watch the other aspects of the film.

PLOT: In the books of Sherlock Holmes, the crimes were much more realistic and earthly. In the movie, how ever, they play with magic and very cool devices. Again, just another twist the seems to ripen the movie instead of taking something from it.

RATING: ☃☃☃☃☃ one of the top 3 movies of 09'.