Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.), and his sidekick Dr. Watson (Jude Law) capture the serial killer and cult leader Lord Blackwood. The supposed sorcerer is hanged, but mysteriously he rises from the grave to continue his killing spree, and attempt to take over the British empire.
Holmes and Watson must now stop Blackwood and his band of cultists despite the interference of Scotland Yard, Watson's new fiancée, and Holmes' love interest, who seems to be playing both sides. Naturally, Holmes will eventually unravel this web of deceit and trickery in order to reveal the truth behind Blackwood's so-called black magic, and bring him to justice.
Sherlock Holmes undoubtedly upset many purists who saw the film as a departure from the original books. Not having read the books, and not being interested in asinine purist concerns, that's alright by me. Actually, Sherlock Holmes is a highly entertaining film with excellent acting and script, a well thought out story line, and good special effects. It's funny, and the mystery behind Blackwood's evil deeds remains right through to the end when all is sensibly explained. And a sequel is on the way...
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material
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