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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011 129 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.1
Adventure, Mystery, Crime
Director: Guy Ritchie
🎭 Based on
«canon of Sherlock Holmes»
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Description
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
Budget:
$125M
US Gross:
$186.85M
Worldwide:
$334.62M
Starring
Robert Downey Jr.
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Jude Law
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Jared Harris
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Awards
Georges Awards 2012
— Best Foreign Action Film
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Action/Adventure Film
Key opinion
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a polarizing blockbuster that divides viewers between those who enjoy its high-octane, stylized action and those who feel it abandons the detective's intellectual roots. While the chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law remains a consistent highlight, the film's reliance on excessive slow-motion and a departure from canonical source material generates significant debate.
| Acting | The central chemistry between Robert Downey Jr.'s Holmes and Jude Law's Watson provides a stable and compelling emotional anchor for the film. | |
| Acting | Jared Harris’s portrayal of Moriarty offers a calculated, formidable presence that effectively heightens the stakes of the conflict. | |
| Score | Hans Zimmer’s score succeeds in driving the film's momentum and heightening the tension of key set pieces. | |
| Direction | The frequent use of slow-motion is a point of contention; supporters feel it highlights the genius of Holmes's tactical thinking, while detractors find it tedious and a distraction from the narrative. | |
| Adaptation | The film's transition into a high-budget action spectacle is either lauded as a successful modern evolution of the genre or criticized for sacrificing the detective mystery for hollow set pieces. | |
| Screenplay | The inclusion of Noomi Rapace’s character, Madame Simza, is frequently cited as a creative misstep, with many viewing her presence as poorly integrated into the plot. |