Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows(2011)- User Reviews

Downey's Holmes appears to be a cross between a 19th century Jason Bourne and Captain Jack Sparrow. Only difference, by combining both personality types, neither worked.

I didn't make it through the entire movie. Personalities were too strong, …more»

I suppose it was okay if you like being baffled with #$%$ for two hours. Why not just make this a 'Jackie Chan conquers London' movie? I'm glad I waited to see it on CD, it saved me $25.

Towards the end, at the gala ball, this BG sniper assassin is …more»

I found this more annoying than entertaining. Who wants to see Sherlock Homes using Kung-fu? More intellectual aspects, less stupid gratuitous violence please. The whole World War plot was completely unconvincing. If we're going to believe that a …more»

Hope they make some more in this series. I always enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone. I think this cast could be just as entertaining. Rachel McAdams is a delight and Jude Laws makes a good Dr. Watson while his character is stronger …more»

By now we know that Sherlock Holmes as depicted by Robert Downey Jr. is not the Sherlock Holmes some of us remember in Conon-Doyle's books or the Holmes played by Basil Rothbone in the 30s and 40s. . He's more like the 19th century version of …more»

Time waster - I was ready to walk out of the theater 1/3 into the movie to stop the bleeding. Numerous fast camera shots that were frequently used and difficult to follow - overused! Why and what purpose did Noomi Rapace serve being involved in this movie? …more»

first thing that pop in my mind after saw this film is: Sherlock Holmes or Jackie jan?!
this is not Sherlock Holmes for god sake. It was better to name it Sherlock Jan! This movie is far away from real Sherlock and Dr Watson 's personalities.It has …more»

keeps you awake for the 2 hours, magnificent screenplay, clever plot.....must get something at the oscars.....

robert downey jr is the perfect choice with his incredible acting talents ( he might well fill up as the joker in batman)......

the villain …more»

This second installment is superior in many ways to the first but I think the first movie's script was more tightly intergrated, however the action, character development and relationships are more defined in AGOS. Storylines from the first film are …more»

The Sydney premiere of this summer’s blockbuster SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS, took place at Event Cinemas, Bondi Junction, in Sydney's eastern suburbs earlier tonight. Guests attended a private cocktail reception in the Set Bar before the enjoying …more»