Starting this project, the fellow countryman of the famous detective Guy Ritchie swung at an elusive task. Another adaptation of the world-famous stories and short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle about Sherlock Holmes competed only with Dracula in the record number of feature films about one literary character. The director of the films "Cards, Money and Two Smoking Barrels" and "Snatch", famous for the sparkling dialogues and the dynamism of his actions, turned the fireplace detective into a whirlwind crime thriller with comedy elements. Moreover, he gave a comic-like form, brilliance, showiness to a rich literary source. A special place is occupied by Richie's love for his hometown, so the image of Victorian London not only created the right atmosphere, but also gave additional charm to the tape itself. It is also able to please lovers of sensible content with a fascinating and twisted detective story, deft spinning of intricate tangles, high society dialogues, noble deeds, refined manners, intellectual brilliance, grace of gentlemen and charming ladies. And lovers of entertaining form, dashing editing and stylish pictures will also like it. A whole scattering of genres presented from a crime thriller with a mystical touch to an adventure film with elements of comedy will juggle various tricks. The music of Hans Zimmer with a set of ancient instruments, tavern motifs will plunge the audience into the past, full of secrets, mysteries and amazing events. The icing on the cake is the cast, in particular, the acting duet of Robert Downey Jr. And Jude Law playing Holmes and Watson, respectively. The so-called chemistry here literally boils, bubbles and overflows. The first was awarded the Golden Globe for his performance. Here, both the dramatic and comedic abilities of Downey were fully manifested. He is self-ironic, careless, at times ridiculous and ridiculous, but at the same time, "when the brain does not rebel against idleness", he is serious, maximally focused, responsible, easily changes masks on his face and, coupled with charisma, charm and frenzied energy, gives rise to a voluminous , bright and unique image on the screen. And the humane, respectable and comradely faithful Watson complements and decorates their duet. Holmes' natural giftedness, erudition, pampering with his intellect, when he feels superior to the world around him and teases at least the policemen, at least over Watson, at least over the sinister antagonist in the face of Mr. Blackwood, at least over the charming seductress and thief Irene Adler; his virtuoso thinking of actions a few steps ahead (those scenes with scrolling the script in his head and putting it into practice are a stunning and effective artistic feature of the film), unraveling complex cases and exposing London scoundrels and crooks - makes you want to try on these "superhero" abilities and simply cannot but fall in love with the hearts of the audience!
Review of Sherlock Holmes
