Movie Review: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

When the first Sherlock Holmes movie strode into theaters back in holiday season 2009, I was blown away and mesmerized by the sheer brilliance and excellent performances given by its stalwart cast, notably Hollywood icons Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, who portray the titular character Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr. John Watson, respectively. In the same vein that Batman Begins and Casino Royale recreated the sagas of The Dark Knight and James Bond, this flick totally gave us a new and wacky interpretation of Mr. Holmes, and his methods are quite eccentric and comedic in nature that it proved to be a good choice by director Guy Ritchie to cast RDJ as the genius sleuth and detective, with the latter riding out his newly acquired fandom thanks to his unprecedented role of Tony Stark in 2008's Iron Man.

I've seen the movie twice to count, once in Hong Kong this past December (making it both films in the series I've seen in HK) and the other this past Thursday for the special advance local premiere, courtesy and thanks to Jay Gonzales and the people of Warner Bros. Philippines. It may be a few weeks late after its initial release in the US, but rest assured, if you're a fan of Guy Ritchie and RDJ's interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's seminal fictitious work, you may want to give this a shot, as it opens today as of this writing in theaters locally. With that said, here's my review of Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows!

*Originally posted in Timzster

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows trailer debuts online!

I didn't get to see this during the premiere last night, but finally the trailer has appeared online!


Set to be attached to screenings of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, the first trailer for the Guy Ritchie directed Sherlock Holmes sequel "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" has hit the web via Bleeding Cool, and is also available online to view in Apple. Once again reuniting Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson respectively, their next adventure gives them their greatest case yet as they have to contend with the very cunning and dangerous Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). Below is the trailer as featured in You Tube, with introductions by Sherlock Holmes actor himself, Robert Downey Jr.!

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Trailer
Looks like another quick-witted and dashing adventure to look forward to this end of the year alright! For more details, visit the source post at Bleeding Cool, or visit Apple for the trailer direct!

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows opens on December 16!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

First posters of Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows released!

* Updated with links to Slash Film, which also has first footage from the movie!

Yahoo! Movies, Slash Film, and Superherohype have featured two new posters released by Warner Bros. for the upcoming Sherlock Holmes sequel "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"! Once again directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson respectively, the new movie finds the duo taking up their latest case as they cross wits and paths with Holmes' new archnemesis, Professor Moriarty (played by Jared Harris). The first poster, featured above, has Holmes holding a pistol with Moriarty in the background. The second one sheet has Watson on the foreground this time, while new leading lady Noomi Rapace is in the back playing her role of Sim.

Also, don't forget to note that the first trailer for this movie MAY appear with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II this week, alongside another rumored teaser trailer debut for The Dark Knight Rises! For more info and details, visit the source posts at Yahoo! Movies , Slash Film, and Superherohype!

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is set for release on December 16, 2011.

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

First Official Pic of Sherlock Holmes 2!

Slash Film has just posted what appears to be the first official picture from Sherlock Holmes 2! The sequel to 2009's Christmas adventure that is once again directed by Guy Ritchie will have actors Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprising their roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson respectively. Noomi Rapace will be joining the cast as a French gypsy, while Jared Harris will be taking on the role of Holmes' nemesis, Professor Moriarty. Stephen Fry on the other hand takes the big brother role as Holmes' older brother, Mycroft, and Rachel McAdams may reprise her role of Irene Adler, Sherlock's love interest in the last film, though that's still subject to change. At this point, production of the sequel is still rolling, and more updates will still be on the way before the film's impending release on December next year. For more info, check out the source post at Slash Film!

Sherlock Holmes 2 will crack the case in cinemas December 16, 2011!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm