The second installment of Ritchie’s adaptations, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, was released in theatres on December. Though it received a lukewarm reception due to economy and a myriad of other films being released, it is a successful film.
Robert Downey, Jr. carries the majority of the weight in this film as far as dialogue and action, considering he is the titular character, Sherlock Holmes. But Jude Law certainly does not slouch in his portrayal of Holmes’ stalwart and logical sidekick, Doctor John Watson. The drama over Watson’s marriage that was presented in the previous film carries over to A Game of Shadows, causing humorous and endearing scenes in which Holmes must come to grips with his impending loss of Watson. Though, as many audience members guess, you cannot keep a good partnership down, so the two men find themselves stuck together through odd situations throughout the movie.
Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ is effective as a caricatured comedy adventure and shows some fidelity to Arthur Conan Doyle, especially in Downey Jr’s portrayal of the eccentric but cold-hearted Holmes. The banter between Holmes and Watson isn’t as witty as it should be, but the detective’s lone mutterings, especially his deductions, are fun. The film’s biggest success is its evocation of Victorian London, via much location work and CG rendering: here, Ritchie’s grittily romantic view of our city comes into its own, culminating in a delicious climax on the girders of a half-built Tower Bridge.
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Robert Downey, Jr. carries the majority of the weight in this film as far as dialogue and action, considering he is the titular character, Sherlock Holmes. But Jude Law certainly does not slouch in his portrayal of Holmes’ stalwart and logical sidekick, Doctor John Watson. The drama over Watson’s marriage that was presented in the previous film carries over to A Game of Shadows, causing humorous and endearing scenes in which Holmes must come to grips with his impending loss of Watson. Though, as many audience members guess, you cannot keep a good partnership down, so the two men find themselves stuck together through odd situations throughout the movie.
Ritchie’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ is effective as a caricatured comedy adventure and shows some fidelity to Arthur Conan Doyle, especially in Downey Jr’s portrayal of the eccentric but cold-hearted Holmes. The banter between Holmes and Watson isn’t as witty as it should be, but the detective’s lone mutterings, especially his deductions, are fun. The film’s biggest success is its evocation of Victorian London, via much location work and CG rendering: here, Ritchie’s grittily romantic view of our city comes into its own, culminating in a delicious climax on the girders of a half-built Tower Bridge.
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Good film..but its like a more action movie..the usual humour is missing...Could be made better... a one time watch....
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen it yet but the hype is high and I would like it to be coming soon to India!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough all of the freshness that was part of the first one is somewhat over-used, the flick is still a lot of fun with Downey Jr., Harris, and Law breathing life into each of their own characters. However, I was kind of disappointed by Noomi Rapace’s role as she just simply stands there and really doesn’t do anything. Regardless though, good review. Check mine out when you can.
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