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Based off the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with the same title; this film follows a few months after the first the film. Dr. John Watson has given up his life of crime solving with detective Sherlock Holmes in order to enjoy marriage with his new wife Mary. However, Holmes is on the verge of solving one of his most sinister crimes, and defeat his greatest foe, Profesor James Moriarty. Holmes decides to continue playing this deadly game with Moriarty, and places Dr. Watson, and his new wife, in trouble. Dr. Watson agree's during his honeymoon to assist Holmes on this case. They follow Madame Simza Heron, a gypsy fortune teller, whose life is placed in immediate danger by Moriarty. Together they begin unraveling the mysteries of Moriarty, and his sinister plans.
This film was directed by Guy Ritchie, the director of the first one in 2009. All new, and fewer, writers worked together to make this film different (Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney). This film features much of what was loved from the first one, but improves on its faults. This film has small connections to the first that you have to pay attention to undertand. The story is great, but I would've thought that Moriarty's motive's wouldn't have been so cliche. There is also a lot of small details that you don't realize until you see the final result. There were several times where the film backtracks to show what Holmes had done to achieve a result. It's a definite watch more than once film to get a full understanding. A lot of this film appears much more chaotic, but that is because it's meant to keep Sherlock's mind a mystery. It also places a big reminder that these stories about Holmes is told from the perspective of Dr. Watson. In its opening and closing it is apparent that Dr. Watson is telling the story. My thinking is that the first film took place in the present, and hints at Dr. Watson's future publications. This film really brings out all the things that can go wrong with Holmes' well thought out plans. He has one successful montage of pre-planning fighting thought, but then all the others fail due to surprises of other people around him. The final scene between Holmes and Moriarty where they both ended up thinking of ways to fight one another was odd. It was good cinematically, but it become highly odd and appeared as if they were telepathically speaking to one another. There wasn't as much humour in this one, but it has plenty of moments of levity. The backdrops were amazing and extravagant. The weapons used were slightly out of place, because of the time frame. However, it is safe to assume that this is fiction, and that these weapons are technically still being manufactured.
The character, namely Holmes, are much more humanized. It shows the strong relationships between the characters, even if its through subtle gestures. Robert Downey Jr. returned to his role as the neurotic Sherlock Holmes. He is great in this role that appears to have been made just for him. This really plays to his acting strengths in that he can go insanely neurotic, and yet be the hero audience's cheer for. He does a lot of subtle gestures to show the humanizing characteristics of Holmes. Jude Law also returns to his role as Dr. John Watson. He is great in this role showing a great friend, and assistant, for Holmes. He leads this film mainly, because its presented from his perspective. This makes Holmes decisions appear more chaotic, but also shows Watson's trust in Holmes. Noomi Rapace plays the role of Madame Simza Heron. She's an actress beginning to open her career to popular film audiences. Sadly, it again comes to an idea of which female heroine was preferred-mostly a choice decision. Did you prefer watching Irene Adler, Rachel McAdams, or Madame Sizma Heron? Apart from that she's great in this role. Creating a highly sympathetic character that is pulled into this mystery. Stephen Fry plays the role of Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's brother. He adds an unexpected humour to this film. He's the laid back politician who aids Holmes on occasion. Jared Harris plays the role of Professor Moriarty. Once he comes out of the shadows he fails to have the sauve impact that he had in the shadows. He's good in this role, but he keeps the insanity too well mannered.
After much deduction, I have concluded that this film should receive a 5 out of 5 stars! It really does improve on the faults of the first one, and opens up the characters in new ways.
Answer to last blog: Director Peyton Reed, of The Break-Up, also directed the film Bring It On.
Que: Who played the Anonymous Man, Professor Moriarty, in the original Sherlock Holmes in 2009?
Tom Taylor
Vincent D'Onofrio
Michael lugenbuehl
Ed Tolputt
A quick bonus question: What other popular role did actress Noomi Rapace perform?
Dr. Watson: What have you done to Gladstone now?
If you enjoy reading my blog, please become a fan of my facebook page! The Film Code Page!
Based off the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with the same title; this film follows a few months after the first the film. Dr. John Watson has given up his life of crime solving with detective Sherlock Holmes in order to enjoy marriage with his new wife Mary. However, Holmes is on the verge of solving one of his most sinister crimes, and defeat his greatest foe, Profesor James Moriarty. Holmes decides to continue playing this deadly game with Moriarty, and places Dr. Watson, and his new wife, in trouble. Dr. Watson agree's during his honeymoon to assist Holmes on this case. They follow Madame Simza Heron, a gypsy fortune teller, whose life is placed in immediate danger by Moriarty. Together they begin unraveling the mysteries of Moriarty, and his sinister plans.This film was directed by Guy Ritchie, the director of the first one in 2009. All new, and fewer, writers worked together to make this film different (Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney). This film features much of what was loved from the first one, but improves on its faults. This film has small connections to the first that you have to pay attention to undertand. The story is great, but I would've thought that Moriarty's motive's wouldn't have been so cliche. There is also a lot of small details that you don't realize until you see the final result. There were several times where the film backtracks to show what Holmes had done to achieve a result. It's a definite watch more than once film to get a full understanding. A lot of this film appears much more chaotic, but that is because it's meant to keep Sherlock's mind a mystery. It also places a big reminder that these stories about Holmes is told from the perspective of Dr. Watson. In its opening and closing it is apparent that Dr. Watson is telling the story. My thinking is that the first film took place in the present, and hints at Dr. Watson's future publications. This film really brings out all the things that can go wrong with Holmes' well thought out plans. He has one successful montage of pre-planning fighting thought, but then all the others fail due to surprises of other people around him. The final scene between Holmes and Moriarty where they both ended up thinking of ways to fight one another was odd. It was good cinematically, but it become highly odd and appeared as if they were telepathically speaking to one another. There wasn't as much humour in this one, but it has plenty of moments of levity. The backdrops were amazing and extravagant. The weapons used were slightly out of place, because of the time frame. However, it is safe to assume that this is fiction, and that these weapons are technically still being manufactured.
The character, namely Holmes, are much more humanized. It shows the strong relationships between the characters, even if its through subtle gestures. Robert Downey Jr. returned to his role as the neurotic Sherlock Holmes. He is great in this role that appears to have been made just for him. This really plays to his acting strengths in that he can go insanely neurotic, and yet be the hero audience's cheer for. He does a lot of subtle gestures to show the humanizing characteristics of Holmes. Jude Law also returns to his role as Dr. John Watson. He is great in this role showing a great friend, and assistant, for Holmes. He leads this film mainly, because its presented from his perspective. This makes Holmes decisions appear more chaotic, but also shows Watson's trust in Holmes. Noomi Rapace plays the role of Madame Simza Heron. She's an actress beginning to open her career to popular film audiences. Sadly, it again comes to an idea of which female heroine was preferred-mostly a choice decision. Did you prefer watching Irene Adler, Rachel McAdams, or Madame Sizma Heron? Apart from that she's great in this role. Creating a highly sympathetic character that is pulled into this mystery. Stephen Fry plays the role of Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's brother. He adds an unexpected humour to this film. He's the laid back politician who aids Holmes on occasion. Jared Harris plays the role of Professor Moriarty. Once he comes out of the shadows he fails to have the sauve impact that he had in the shadows. He's good in this role, but he keeps the insanity too well mannered.
After much deduction, I have concluded that this film should receive a 5 out of 5 stars! It really does improve on the faults of the first one, and opens up the characters in new ways.
Answer to last blog: Director Peyton Reed, of The Break-Up, also directed the film Bring It On.
Que: Who played the Anonymous Man, Professor Moriarty, in the original Sherlock Holmes in 2009?
Tom Taylor
Vincent D'Onofrio
Michael lugenbuehl
Ed Tolputt
A quick bonus question: What other popular role did actress Noomi Rapace perform?
Dr. Watson: What have you done to Gladstone now?
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