Wednesday 30 December 2009

Sherlock Holmes

Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Jude Law
Rachel McAdams
Mark Strong
Eddie Marsan
Kelly Reilly
Screenwriters
Michael Robert Johnson
Anthony Peckham
Simon Kinberg
Director
Guy Ritchie
Running Time
128 minutes

Sherlock Holmes has made his reputation finding the truth at the heart of the most complex mysteries. With the aid of Dr. John Watson, his trusted ally, the renowned "consulting detective" is unequaled in his pursuit of criminals of every stripe, whether relying on his singular powers of observation, his remarkable deductive skills, or the blunt force of his fists. But now a storm is gathering over London, a threat unlike anything that Holmes has ever confronted...and just the challenge he's looking for. (Warner Bros.)

I found it enjoyable and well done but much too long, it gave me a headache. Modern films in comparison to older ones don't seem to know how to end well. Here there was a good final image and the major story elements had been resolved but it just kept on going and even started up a new story before just abruptly stopping.