No prizes for guessing this one. Probably one of the best Hollywood movies to hit the theatres this season, Game of Shadows should be right up there on your ‘must-watch’ list. Re-inventing one of the most memorable characters of the yore, is no mean feat and if Guy Ritchie had left something to be desired in the debut of this franchise, he more than makes up for it with a thrilling sequel
Borrowing elements from the fine works of Arthur Conan Doyle, the movie builds up beautifully and one is breathless trying to keep pace with the genius of Sherlock right from the word go. Razor sharp editing only adds to the challenge as you try and catch each frame to make sure you can figure out the solution the way Holmes has. Slow motion action is back as it was in the debut but only, its better this time.
While the build up is strong, the overall plot perhaps may seems a bit of a let down considering that this time Holmes is confronted with his greatest enemy of all time, a mind as sharp as his own, if not sharper.
However, the way it is presented and especially the climax are true moments of joy. As for the acting, both Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are in sparkling form. As for the villain, perhaps they could’ve gone in with somebody that looked a little more menacing, especially given the larger-than-life character he plays, but that’ll be nit-picking. Superlatively written and packed with wit and humour (British humour primarily, so you need to be a fan of that) there is little one can complain of in this enthralling sequel. There is many a masterstroke that Holmes has to offer and I am quite convinced that you won’t be disappointed – assuming of course you are a fan of Sherlock to begin with.
So its elementary, my dear Watson…just go and grab the next tickets
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