As a general adventure and action movie I would consider this as a decent, even good, movie. As a Sherlock Holmes movie…not so much. Unfortunately, watching this movie confirms my suspicions. This is a Hollywood version of Sherlock Holmes. No style, no finesse. A Sherlock Holmes movie should not be a Hollywood action rollercoaster. It should be intelligent, stylish, witty perhaps involving detective work and, above…
Top Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law
Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapace
Madam Simza Heron
Jared Harris
Professor James Moriarty
Rachel McAdams
Irene Adler
Eddie Marsan
Inspector Lestrade
Kelly Reilly
Mary Morstan
Stephen Fry
Mycroft Holmes
Paul Anderson
Colonel Sebastian Moran
Geraldine James
Mrs. Hudson
William Houston
Constable Clark
Wolf Kahler
Doctor Hoffmanstahl
Iain Mitchell
Auctioneer
Jack Laskey
Carruthers
Patricia Slater
Shush Club Maitre D'
Karima McAdams
Shush Club Maitre D'
Reviews
Probably the third time seeing this (once in theaters, another when it came out on Blu-ray) and still highly enjoyable, even think this is a tad better than the first if only because of Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty as a great adversary to Holmes. **3.75/5**
FAQ about Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
What is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows about?
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
When was Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows released?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was released in 2011.
What genres does Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows belong to?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is categorised as Action, Adventure, Mystery.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
The cast of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows includes Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Jared Harris, Rachel McAdams.