Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Boy: Robert Downey Jr was already impressing with so many of the movies that he had acted, especially in the first series of Sherlock Holmes where he successfully depicted the role extremely well. His composure was cleverly portrayed and with a little tinge of humour, Sherlock Holmes became the master detective that everyone wants to watch.

I can safely say this movie was a long awaited one. Afterall, to continue from the first series, something brilliant has to come up to entice the forever full of expectations viewers and in this case, a loyal fan of Robert Downey Jr. The preview did not disappoint as it shows up a rival of Sherlock Holmes, someone as brilliant or not, much more scheming than him. And so, we booked our movie to this 'battle of the wits' on the first day of the slot.

A pity Irene Adler (acted by Rachel McAdams) died early into the movie. I was expecting her to continue her witty love with Sherlock Holmes but sadly, it did not. Nevertheless, having said that, a character has risen to lock wits ends with Sherlock Holmes. Of course, a whole new continuation of jokes between Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson was a whole new level of humour. Spoiler: His failure at marriage did allow Dr John Watson (acted by Jude Law) to continue as his partner.

One good thing about this movie is that it portray brilliantly the way Sherlock Holmes paid his attention to details, and I really mean simple details. Coupled that with the slow motion display of selected scenes, especially the portion where two sides were locked in a gun-shooting battle. Simply amazing as I can see how graphics as well as digital platform were heavily used in this movie.

It's definitely hard to tell the results of the suspense because both guys were equally brilliant and eager to outlast each other but the ending definitely makes me eager for a third instalment of the movie already.
Spoiler: All because Sherlock Holmes performed a comeback to life in what seem to be a dead legend prior.

Girl: It was definitely a must watch all because of ROBERT DOWNEY JR! I only noticed him after Iron Man and found him extremely charismatic, the same kind of aura that Depp gives. The first installment of Sherlock Holmes is named as one my favourite-st movie of all times so I had to be one of the first to catch a game of shadows.

I love the straight face witty humor from Holmes and how he intelligently pieces all the puzzles together to solve a difficult case. I don't feel particularly comfortable with the seemingly bromance with Dr Watson but I think many girls find it cute. Kudos to the team for playing with slow motion and interesting camera angles as well.

Know what's my favourite part? The last one minute of the show :)

Boy's Review: 5/5
Girl's Review: 5/5