A game of shadows? More like a game of cat and mouse.
This fast-paced sequel to the 2009 Sherlock Holmes has an explosive start with a bomb exploding in Strasbourg. Soon after this, Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) finds himself and Watson (Jude Law) to be engulfed within a cat and mouse chase with their most famous and cunning adversary, Professor Moriarty (Jarred Harris). Holmes must enlist the help of his brother (Stephen Fry) and a gypsy fortune-teller (Noomi Rapace), in order to stop Moriarty from starting a World War.
Guy Ritchie has transformed Holmes into a Bond-type character with the film relishing in spectacle, rather than mystery, which is what Sherlock Holmes is famously known for. The fight scenes are full of slow motion shots highlighting the spectacle of the fight and encouraging the audience to for us more on the action, like a bond film, rather than the mystery. This loss of a suspense filled mystery is rather disappointing for the film overall.
It is unfortunate that Holmes and Watson must face and defeat their greatest adversary in this second film, which, in return, begs the question of; who will Holmes and Watson face next since Moriarty has been defeated?
However despite all this, the film still contains the humour that was well received in Sherlock Holmes (2009). This makes the film extremely enjoyable to watch. Holmes, despite his action make-over, still has his quirky sense of humour as he tests his new suburban camouflage.
The Verdict: A film that chases action. A slightly disappointing film when you think Sherlock Holmes mystery, however, it is enjoyable to watch and is extremely funny.
3/5 stars.
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