Sherlock Holmes Blu ray movie review

I was fairly skeptical when I heard about Guy Ritchie’s remake of the one of the greatest character ever. Sherlock Holmes is without a doubt one of the most memorable and famous fictional character ever created. This isn’t mean to slight Guy Ritchie or his movie making skills. Guy Ritchie has made his name making a gritty British gangster films. I didn’t know what to expect from his version of Sherlock Holmes. Upon watching the film, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t think Ritchie’s style would translate well into a Sherlock Holmes movie. I was wrong. It is a fantastic update.

While the movie does not follow any of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels, it does retain the overall spirit of the character. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fascination with occultists is the main focus of the film. The story begins with the capture of Lord Blackwood by Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Watson. But, Blackwood somehow escapes and goes on a killing spree. This baffles the police force and forces them to ask Holmes for his help. However, Watson’s impending wedding and the ineptitude of Scotland Yard forces Holmes to figure out the mystery on his own until Watson joins him again.

You can see Guy Ritchie’s influences all over this film. The movie has grittier overall feel to the movie. Also, most of Ritchie’s gangster films included a lot of humors even in the face of criminal subjects. This is no exception in Sherlock Holmes. The banter between Holmes and other characters are very amusing. The banter between Holmes and Watson is especially humorous. Even so, the overall tone does not take away from a classic Sherlock Holmes story. The way Holmes solves the mystery is classic in the mold of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes solves the mystery with power of deduction and science. There is already a talk of sequel and you can see why. This is one of the most entertaining film of the year.

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