Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Title: Sherlock Holmes (大侦探福尔摩斯)
Director: Guy Ritchie
Producer: Joel Silver
Genre: Action, Mystery
Running Time: 128 minutes 

Directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Joel Silver, Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 live-action mystery film based on the character of the same name by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The plot follows the detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) as he tries to solve a series of murders that are connected to occult rituals led by antagonist Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) who has supposedly risen from death after an execution by hanging. Tagging along with Holmes are his trusty sidekick Dr Watson (Jude Law) and the fatale Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams).

Sherlock Holmes has been another one of those movies where I have waited a long time before finally being able to see it. Thankfully, this movie was hardly a disappointment when the moment finally arrived. Law and Downey both handsomely portray their characters, and each offers a wide range of talented acting skills to go along with their characters' intended personalities. Holmes never-ending schemes and experiments leave poor Watson exhausted and the one to clean up the mess. There are several classic fight scenes riddled about throughout the movie, and the scenes are never suspenseful as they are filled with humorous moments. For example, one such moment would be when Holmes tries to use a small hammer in order to defend himself against a giant of a henchman and one very big hammer. This movie is funny with slight moments of suspense. It has a little something for everyone, from action to romance to comedy, and will keep viewers light on their feet with laughter. Sherlock Holmes is most certainly a must-see movie that you will want to watch over and over again. I know I certainly want to.