1/27/2024 0 Comments Movie review sherlock holmes 2009While the story itself may be slightly juvenile, it does introduce key players in the Sherlock Holmes saga. Holmes’ deductive reasoning is based on his astute observation skills and personal knowledge of chemistry, but could not be complete without Watson’s medical background which fills in when Holmes falls short-Watson himself has advanced observation skills, which he as seemingly picked up during his time spent with Holmes). Both Watson and Holmes also make use of various weapons-swords, canes and pistols, like their movie counterparts. While many people may complain that Guy Ritchie’s interpretation of Sherlock Holmes is too violent and focused on ‘fist fighting’ than actual deductive reasoning, they will be surprised to learn that Sherlock Holmes was in fact a bare knuckle fighter, and did have knowledge of baritsu (Japanese style wrestling). Yet, the movie itself was outstanding-the fight scenes were genius: with Sherlock Holmes narrating his attacks paired with a slow motion play by play of each excruciating broken jaw and cracked ribs followed by the fight scene played out again in real time. The movie is much darker, both in content and in actual cinematography than the trailers depicted and in some parts it was difficult for my eyes to focus on all the details. Irene Adler, a minor (yet important) character in the original novels is now an expert thief and con artist who is the only individual to have ever bested Holmes. Watson, is not a bumbling buffoon as portrayed in the old 1940s movies, but is Holmes’ equal partner and a valuable asset-he saves Holmes’ life on more than one occasion, whose qualities as former soldier and skilled doctor are a crucial part of the story. The characters are completely re-imagined: Holmes is re-envisioned as a younger and more eccentric, if not slightly insane, who engages in bare knuckle boxing and animal testing (poor Gladstone!). Though in my opinion is one of the most exciting versions of this classic story! And Downey's 'do (and we may literally be splitting hairs here) feels out of place, as do some of the dialogue and other camerawork.The 2009 film Sherlock Holmes is not the first adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic hero-detective. The quick cuts and frequent action sequences are photographed like an 1890s version of Iron Man. (And make no mistake, it wants to be a franchise - the movie leaves off where a sequel could handily pick right up.) Yet although we appreciate the shot of adrenaline that the director of far-edgier movies like RocknRolla and Snatch brings to the Holmes legend, Ritchie seems to have decided to film a superhero movie instead. Sherlock Holmes has the sooty, gritty look and feel of bygone London, and Ritchie, no surprise, brings out the franchise's pugnacious side. Though Downey Jr.'s Holmes is clearly the genius, Watson is no afterthought - and the film is so much better for that. and Law are entertaining to watch, standing shoulder to shoulder Law's Watson, in fact, is no sidekick here. Guy Ritchie's film is ostensibly about a detective, but in this version, it's also about two buddies who've had a lifetime of adventure, making the friendship between Holmes and Watson seem both believable and relatable. But there's no swearing to speak of, and the movie ultimately celebrates Holmes and Watson's close friendship. There are also some fairly gory crime scenes (including shots of dead bodies, one with a few wriggling maggots), a brief scene of a naked (aside from a strategically placed pillow) Holmes handcuffed to a bed, references to the dark rituals of occult secret societies, smoking, and drinking. Gritty, late-1800s London is the movie's backdrop, and there's no shortage of action - from brutal, slo-mo fistfight scenes (most with blood and broken bones) to gunplay and big explosions. It stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams and presents an earthier, brawnier, and glossier version of the story than most of us are used to. Parents need to know that Sherlock Holmes is director Guy Ritchie's take on the famous literary/cinematic detective legend. Holmes sometimes drinks to excess (and he isn't always picky about what he drinks to get there) characters drink wine at a restaurant Holmes smokes a pipe.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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