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This recent film adaptation from the famous mystery novels by Arthur Conan Doyle. This story follows the story of England's famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart companion Dr. John Watson. Holmes is facing drastic changes in his life as Watson is moving out and getting married to Mary Morstan. While facing these changes he is face-to-face with a new mystery. Lord Blackwood re-arises from the grave, and is quickly turning London upside down with fear. To top it all off, Holmes receives a visit from an old criminal fling Irene Adler who appears to be way over her head in this mystery.This film was directed by Guy Ritchie known for his British films. I enjoyed the film style for this film. It created an image of an early 1900 industrial London. The film's editing process really makes everything tie in together, and yet leaves you with a building mystery until the very end when all secrets are revealed. The music adds an English Scottish feel to the film. There are moments when Holmes analyzes his ideas for attack, but this is only really done twice and only really emerges when he is in full control of the situation. There is a lot of small things that audiences probably won't notice the first few times watching the film. All small details can get annoying to some people, but to others is highly enjoyable. I can't say how loyal it is to the classic novels, because I haven't read any of them. I have heard that it focuses more on action than the novels tended to. The action does tend to overpower the mystery solving elements of the story, but it also compliments them for cinematic purposes.
Robert Downey Jr. was born to play the leading role of Sherlock Holmes. His general neurotic acting in other films proves to be an amazing fit for this film. He creates a believable character full of 'unconventional' heart, and unusual detective skills of analyzation. Jude Law plays the role of Dr. John Watson does an amazing playing the sane character who keeps Holmes under control, and follows him on all of Holmes misadventures. Rachel McAdams plays the role of Irene Adler. Her character is kind of oddly placed adding moer conflict to the story, but her character carries on the story to the upcoming sequel. There are moments when I could've sworn she looked like a younger version of Helena Bonham Carter. Anyway, she is amazing as the rebellious thief who manages to outsmart Holmes with her cunning intellect. Mark Strong plays is Lord Blackwood the villain who creates the challenging mystery for Holmes. He makes a highly believable villain whose character changes the more Holmes discovers about the mystery.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! It's action sequences were well done, and the filming style really creates the appropriate atmosphere for the film mystery. The actors have an amazing chemistry in this film.
Answer to last blog: Actress Saoirse Ronan starred in the dramatic film The Lovely Bones as Susie Salmon.
Que: What film directed by Guy Ritchie featured the actor Mark Strong?
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