The master detective is back and just as good as ever. I know most people were unhappy with 2009's Sherlock Holmes with regards to Guy Ritchie but one of the things I've really enjoyed about both of these movies is that they're not "Guy Ritchie films". I enjoyed Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels and I think Snatch is great but I like the Holmes films because "Ritchie" takes a backseat to the story.
When I first heard that Robert Downey Jr. was playing the lead, you had me at hello. The guy is an amazing actor and I thought he really brought a lot to the role. Jude Law's Watson I was aprehensive about until I saw the movie. He just improves himself and the character in A Game Of Shadows.
I was a little disappointed to see that Ed Tolpurt was replaced by Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty. Not that Harris doesn't do a good job, quite the opposite. He's believably evil, in fact, evil is probably too strong a word. He is simply the ideal villain. It just bothers me when they recast roles for sequels.
The rest of the cast returns and there are some new additions. I'll try not to give too much away. Probably the only thing I didn't like about this movie was...well...those of you who read The Final Problem will understand my disappointment if they do a third movie. Go and enjoy. This will be the most fun you've had eating Goobers in a long time.
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