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Director:Guy Ritchie
Starring:Robert Downey Jr. | Jude Law | Rachel McAdams | Mark Strong | Kelly Reilly | William Hope
Genres:Action | Drama
Languages:English | Italian
Synopsis:On a quest to solve a string of mysterious and brutal murders, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his trusted ally Watson (Jude Law) plunge into a world of dark arts and startling new technologies, where logic, and a good right hook, are the best crime fighting weapons. Explosive action, baffling mystery and astonishing intrigue follow the two in a race to uncover and foil a terrifying plot that threatens to destroy the country. Director Guy Ritchie helms the all-action adventure reintroducing the great detective to the world. Robert Downey Jr. is the new Sherlock Holmes!


Customer Review
Mighty film 50 out of 100
Lots of action, great plot, great acting, great visual effects. Really enjoyed it!
Laura from Galway , 18 Apr 2012
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Great Movie 45 out of 100
I love all the Sherlock stuff and this movie fits in nicely. Good Story Line keeps you interested. Well done RDJ and Ritchie
martin from Wexford , 07 Nov 2011
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Sherlock Holmes 25 out of 100
Yawn, hard to follow, story slow. Would not recommend
Trish from Limerick , 04 May 2011
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Disappointing 25 out of 100
Guy Ritchie attempts to reinvent Sherlock Holmes, and fails. it's a criminal waste of an opportunity, particularly given the presence of RDJ, who is an inspired choice for Sherlock Holmes. I can watch boats exploding (and any number of other noisy, badly edited action sequences) in plenty of other films, that's not why I want to watch Sherlock Holmes. It's not dreadful or anything, but it's just ... disappointing.
Cliona from Cork , 25 Apr 2011
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Verry good 50 out of 100
Verry good
pj from Kildare , 23 Apr 2011
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Heavy on the action, short on the mystery... 25 out of 100
..which is not really what I expect from a Sherlock Holmes movie.
Gary from Waterford , 07 Mar 2011
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Worth watching 35 out of 100
Not the best movie I've ever seen but it's well worth watching. Exciting, very clever, an intriguing plot and a good twist at the end. Doesn't do Sherlock Holmes any justice, but watch it for what it is and you'll enjoy it.
Elaine from Limerick , 15 Feb 2011
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Sherlock Redux 40 out of 100
If you like the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (although take it from me the comics are better than the film), this should be right up your street. A fresh take on the Holmes canon, with less emphasis on patronising explanations post fact and more on pacy interaction with the seemy side of British society (both upper and lower) and a vaguely homoerotic sub-plot (does he/doesn't he?). Even Watson has been injected with some life, and vices to match. Plenty of action, humour and adventure for all here, and throw in the (relatively) convincing CGI'd London of Victoria, it is all in all an entertaining way to spend two hours. P.S. you'll never miss the deerstalker.
Tom from Galway , 10 Feb 2011
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Time robbing over hyped Rubbish 5 out of 100
Downey and law ok but the real shame here is that Ritchie continues trying to find his magic touch again fails to deliver. Blatant attempt to set up some kind of Sherlock holes franchaise. You couldn't pay me to watch this again,cgi overkill as well tower bridge best part,probably because I knew I was nearly put out of my misery at this point.
Mark from Dublin , 03 Feb 2011
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Good, but could have been much better 25 out of 100
Robert Downey is perfect for Sherlock. I didn't like the boxing scenes and don't remember Sherlock Holmes being physical - more of the gray matter type. Worth a look
Nicola from Dublin , 12 Jan 2011
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INTERESTING SLANT 40 out of 100
VERY GOOD FAST PACED
Mary from Kilkenny , 19 Nov 2010
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Not sure! 30 out of 100
This film had all the right ingredients but still left this viewer wanted and frankly a little bored! I couldn't understand Robert Downey Jr English accent! Jude Law stole the movie....
Caroline from Kerry , 11 Nov 2010
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EXCELLENT 40 out of 100
I wasnt really expecting much from yet another sherlock holmes re-make but what can i say, absolutely brilliant from start to finish, and the way it ended. looks like they can carry on from this, lets hope so .
Deborah from Roscommon , 02 Nov 2010
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Smart, funny enjoyable 50 out of 100
Not at all a period film its smart sexy and funny enjoyed it a lot!
Tasneem from Dublin , 08 Oct 2010
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Interesting 20 out of 100
Worth a watch, a lot better than I thought, although not as serious as the old time sherlock holmes
JOAN from Westmeath , 30 Sep 2010
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Very Enjoyable 45 out of 100
Really enjoyed this Movie - eventhough I had expected something totally different & Dark. Downey Jnr was fantastic as Holmes, a new, fanciful, Sherlock Holmes- one I would never have associated with the character - but perfect for the role - even a bit Matrix style! Jude Law & Rachel Mc Adams- Fabulous! They made the movie complete - the perfect trio. This movie is suspenseful, very, very witty & you will want to watch right to the end - and want it to continue on further....
Sharon from Galway , 19 Sep 2010
2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Brilliant 45 out of 100
Fantastic adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. very interesting storyline and full of action and adventure. Downey Jr is fantastic
gary from Dublin , 09 Sep 2010
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Good one I would watch again 35 out of 100
Good modern take on the story
Emer from Kildare , 08 Sep 2010
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Sherlock Holmes (2009) 45 out of 100
Really enjoyed this film & didn't expect to ... & it's very funny. Robert Downey Jr has a very original take on Holmes which probably would not be appreciated by die-hard Holmes fans.
Frances from Clare , 06 Sep 2010
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Rocky Road to Dublin 25 out of 100
The best thing about this film is the fight scene with the Rocky Road to Dublin music playing. Okay film, bizarre aspects.
Paul from Kildare , 06 Sep 2010
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Not what expected 45 out of 100
Really didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did - totally different to how I expected and would recommend. Robert Downey Jnr and Jude Law bounce off each other amazingly well in this film.
Evelyn from Wexford , 16 Aug 2010
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Too long and Not Sherlock Holmes 25 out of 100
When I realised that Guy Ritchie had done this I knew what to expect; lots of cartoon violence, slow-mo action, explosions and all rest we get from blockbusters these days. While Downey gets it fairly right, the plot is really an excuse to set up a new Sherlock Holmes franchise. Check out the far better recent BBC TV remake. For me this is a run of the mill popcorn-fest which runs out of steam somewhere round the 40 minute mark and then frantically pads itself to a bloated 2 hours plus.
Ken from Louth , 15 Aug 2010
2 people out of 4 found this review helpful

Excellent 50 out of 100
Reallyenjoyed this film good story line and acting again
enda from Kerry , 13 Aug 2010
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Not Great 25 out of 100
Have to say I wasnt very impressed with this one! Story was a bit limp and predictable. Downey Junior and Law were good but they couldnt improve the bad story!
Catherine from Dublin , 10 Aug 2010
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Rubbish 5 out of 100
Think i watched a different film from everyone else. What a load of rubbish
nicola from Kildare , 06 Aug 2010
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Not the best 10 out of 100
Okay, but got a little bored after a little bit.
Brian from Dublin , 05 Aug 2010
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Two words 40 out of 100
Loved it!!!
Anthea from Dublin , 04 Aug 2010
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Watch it, you must! 50 out of 100
I was looking forward to seeing this movie and wasn't at at all disappoited. It was a great story and Robert Downey Jnr and Jude law had the most amazing on-screen rapport together, they were just superb. Its a movie I'd definitely watch again, am looking forward to the sequel. Guy Ritchie is a genius after this!
Rosemary from Clare , 03 Aug 2010
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Brilliant 50 out of 100
Interesting charactors, great story, great action scenes. Great
Derek from Dublin , 03 Aug 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Sherlock Holmes 15 out of 100
Well, first of all on a tv reward show in the horror section this movie won that award but this film was supposed too be a comedy well very funny but this movie is nothing but people get hit on th head lots!
Ben from Mayo , 28 Jul 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Clever, Classy 40 out of 100
A great version of Sherlock Holmes. It was fast paced and funny and I'd certainly sit through the sequel that they set up so well at the end.
Seamus from Monaghan , 24 Jul 2010
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Elementary Watson. 40 out of 100
I'm not usually a big fan of Guy Richie's films but I have to say that I really enjoyed this one. Not sure if die hard Holmes fans would enjoy seeing him in an action hero role but there's enough intrigue in the story to keep them happy. Overall a very well done period actioner.
Alan from Dublin , 19 Jul 2010
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Great 35 out of 100
Really enjoyed this, robert DJ very funny. have old dvd player thats stuck on subtitles, but this time found it very helpfull as script was very fast moving and would have misssed alot of jokes without it.
rosina from Monaghan , 17 Jul 2010
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:-) 45 out of 100
I did not expected the story will be that interesting and briliantly done.It wasn't boring at all and it kept me watching all the time.
Zuzana from Dublin , 15 Jul 2010
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Well done Guy 40 out of 100
Really enjoyed this, much more entertaining than I was expecting, and i luv Robert, he was great.
Martina from Tipperary , 12 Jul 2010
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Sherlock Holmes 35 out of 100
A strange interpretation of sherlock holmes and dr watson. more like a victorian batman and robin. enough action here to keep attention. and well set up for a few sequels.
Hugh from Wicklow , 10 Jul 2010
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Another to go back on the list 40 out of 100
Just what you expect really and very enjoyable
Keely from Mayo , 07 Jul 2010
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Entertaining enough 30 out of 100
If you enjoyed the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes, this will be a pale comparison to the depth of those episodes, but it is entertaining enough. very 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'.
Wolf from Clare , 05 Jul 2010
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Good movie 35 out of 100
A little draged out but good anyway
demelza from Offaly , 04 Jul 2010
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Great fun 45 out of 100
This is great, I wished I'd seen it on the big screen. Such fun and a nice new take on a well known character. I want to see more
Nuala from Dublin , 30 Jun 2010
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Pleasantly surprised 35 out of 100
I wasnt sure if i was going to like this film but was pleasantly surprised. I love Robert Downey and he didnt disappoint. Not really a fan of Jude Law but he was good enough. Nice bit of action and nice to see a different era. Overall a good film.
Nicola from Leitrim , 29 Jun 2010
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Excellent! 45 out of 100
Surprisingly good depiction of Sherlock Holmes..wouldn't have been a fan of Guy Richies other films but this is really excellent. I would highly recommend to any Holmes fans.
Tanya from Wicklow , 22 Jun 2010
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Wow 50 out of 100
Yes this shone to me so watchable downey jnr is great will watch this over and over cant wait for part 2
keith from Dublin , 17 Jun 2010
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Excellent 45 out of 100
Funny and entertaining, an easy watch.
Kathleen from Dublin , 08 Jun 2010
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Brilliant! 45 out of 100
I really had great doubts about this film but its' originality and the great performances from all the cast soon dispelled them. Wonderful stuff!
Lyn from Cork , 07 Jun 2010
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Brillaint 50 out of 100
Would highly recommend, brillaint story line and RDJ is brillaint as Sherlock. Very good special effects.
Karen from Offaly , 03 Jun 2010
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Fast paced adventure 35 out of 100
I did enjoy this movie, it was fast paced and packed full of action and adventure. A fun night in.
Eamon from Meath , 28 May 2010
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Amazing & clever 50 out of 100
Amazing & clever
Michael from Dublin , 27 May 2010
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

Sherlock 40 out of 100
Very enjoyable. Good work. Downey was very good in it.
Niall from Cork , 25 May 2010
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