Director: Guy Ritchie
It's been a long time since I have written something new. I've seen some good films lately and Sherlock Holmes is one of them. Yes, I don't know how could I not see it in 2009 already. I guess I was not really sure if I liked it. But now I know for certain. Sherlock Holmes is one of the best detective and action films I've ever seen. After being so agreeably surprised I decided to watch the second part (Sherlock Holmes: A game of shadows) too. They both are really good and can be valued equally.
What makes Sherlock Holmes so priceless are actors of the leading roles. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are great partners and real friends. Or should I say Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson? That would be more appropriate. I guess there are no mysteries or crimes our lovely detective couldn't figure out. The question is not whether Holmes will find the real villain or not, but how much time will it take to complete the mission. Where there is Sherlock, nothing is impossible and everything is explainable.
I wasn't really turned to Irene Adler's (Rachel McAdams) character. She helped a little bit but it was all firstly because of her own interests. Herself to blame. Maybe Irene would still be alive if she was strong and unbendable enough.
However, besides the intense plot and unexpected solutions, the "thing" I liked the most was humor and sometimes "very friendly" relationship between Doctor and Holmes. Sometimes you just have follow the stream not worrying about anything and take life or incidents not so deadly seriously.
Laughter is what will make us live forever. (The end?)
