Okay, so this is my shout out to the best movie I've seen in over a year. No -- I'm not kidding!
Yesterday, some friends and I went to the cheap seats and saw Sherlock Holmes. Initially I was quite skeptical, because I am a fan of the short stories. I've read all 12 short stories and would heavily recommend them. Through the years there have been some low budget mostly black & white renditions of Holmes, but nothing high-budget. Or good.
I do have to admit that purists may not be happy -- this is a very different interpretation on Arthur Doyle's writings. The plot is original, but the characters are unorthodox -- but apparently more true to the books than previous films. In any case, I was very impressed.
What did I like so much about this movie? Sherlock Holmes. Robert Downey Jr. played the role; this was the first time I'd seen him in a movie. He played a very cool, collected, witty Holmes that was completely what I needed last night. It's a little like the movie "National Treasure" in the randomized, crazy action sequences and elaborate sets. Except better made, and much better acted. You should see it!
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