BrianSez's Review

Summary - Great 4.0

Sherlock and Watson kick-ass in a great action thriller that infuses an old English tradition with modern movie stunts such as quasi martial arts, an odd-couple like bromance, a 007-like ability to luckily outsmart bad-guys, and a no nonsense pace. Some say it is a bit unfaithful to the traditional Holmes, but others say this is what Holmes was meant to be all along. I’m with the latter. This movie is lots of fun – enjoy!

Acting - Great 4.0

Downey and Law were perfectly cast for this! Downey with his sarcastic humor believably draws forth annoyance from Law’s straighter-character. Law, on the other hand melts old English stuffiness with a wild side which Law lets out with an almost reluctance. Although the chemistry with Downey and McAdams wasn’t quite as strong as with Law, she makes a fine addition… the 3rd muscateer.

Film - Great 4.0

Guy Ritchie has a sequel making recipe with Holmes. It took his style of production to really light a new fire under the Holmes tradition. I’m looking forward to more.

Edge - Risqué 1.9

Reality - Surreal 2.1

8 Comments

• Wick May 14, 2010 11:44PM

  Regarding BrianSez’s Review
  Solid review, Holmes.

• MJ5K Jan 15, 2010 7:04AM

  Haha I said just kidding : )

• Wick Jan 14, 2010 11:51PM

  Yep, I call ’em as I see ’em, and try not to give nihilism extra credit just because it seems so heavy.

• MJ5K Jan 14, 2010 6:25PM

  Sorry, Wick. I don’t know why I posted that comment. I respect your opinion……Mr. Gives G-Force a 4.5 and gives the Road only a 3.5 HOW DARE YOU!!! lol Just kidding.

• Wick Jan 13, 2010 8:53PM

  You say that here MJ, yet you gave both Avatar and Basterds 3.5 beams and have yet to review Holmes. IOW, your actions aren’t yet matching your words.

  Back to Avatar, I also gave it a Very Good, same as you.

• MJ5K Jan 13, 2010 8:07PM

  Yeesh laweesh, Wick. Avatar was MUCH better than both Holmes and Inglorious Basterds.

• Wick Jan 13, 2010 6:19PM

  Regarding SCDL’s Review
  I agree SCDL. I liked it better than Avatar also.

• Wick Jan 2, 2010 9:56PM

  Regarding John A Massie’s Review
  First rate review Massie. Your summary – interesting and spot-on, then LOL. Your bottom line – perspicacious. I took Holmes in last night from row 5 of the Century 21, the full dome next to Sarah Winchester’s house – biggest and best screen for big movies. Clearly a Great movie. I’m not feeling too much pressure to get my review up however given what you and Hurwizzle have already posted.

  Bravo.

  Great to have you back. You’re consistently interesting.

  - W

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