When I heard there was going to be an update on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, the film shot up my anticipation meter. When I heard that the new film was going to be directed by Guy Ritchie and it was going to be an "action-y" James Bond flick, I rolled my eyes and thought it couldn't possibly be any good. I was, though, pleasantly surprised with the film, and I enjoyed it. The mystery is really intriguing throughout. The story really keeps you guessing, which, unfortunately, gets annoying. Although at the beginning it is interesting to have very few answers, it gets on your nerves. The performances, though, are fantastic. I loved Robert Downey Jr. as the famous sleuth, and I can definitely see him carrying more films when the inevitable sequels come. But the one main problem I had was definitely the pacing. There would be a rousing, action filled sequence for a short time, then long scenes with constant, uninteresting dialogue, and then another short action scene. This pattern worked at the beginning and at the end, but the middle of the film really suffers. The best part of the film was definitely the final 15 minutes. The action is brilliant, and even though the explanation at the end feels kind of forced and trying to tie everything together, it's without a doubt the best part of the movie. It wasn't without it's flaws, but I really liked the film, and I recommend it.
Sherlock Holmes - 7.5/10
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