Sherlock Holmes

Robert Downey Jr. is back on the big screen. You must be remember  about his appearance as one of the Marvel's heroes in the movie Ironman, which the sequel is coming this May. For me, it was spectacular performance. And let's stop chit-chat about that iron-clad guy. I think every one of you already known, at least heard the name once, Sherlock Holmes. The character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who sets the standard of crime mystery novel. And now the legendary detective made his big screen with Guy Ritchie directing.                                                                       

Forget about the image that's already engraved on your head, the Sherlock Holmes with the deerstalker hat. This Holmes don't wear an ear flapped travelling cap. The story itself developed from a story by Lionel Wingram, and I warned you, it is action-packed.

Of course, Sherlock Holmes won't be complete without his loyal comrade, Dr. James Watson (Jude Law) and in this movie they fought together back-to-back against Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) who use somekind of black magic and also killing young women in his sacrifice ritual. And for all who sceptical to this mambo-jambo things, you might be watching the movie with low impression. But don't get out of your couch yet, as you'll get surprised in the end of the story. Here also we can find the love story of Dr. James Watson and his fiancee, Mary Morstan (Kelly Reilly), with one of my favourite scene of the movie, when Watson invited Holmes to a dinner with Mary and Holmes pretty much ruined it. And also the strange love-hate relationship between Holmes and Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), an infamous femme fatale who successfully outwitted Holmes several times and also become his only love interest.

The story was finished in a gorgeous way and also leave us hunger for sequel. As in the movie hinted there will be a new villain, for those who already read the novel knows this man as Holmes's arch nemesis. No, I'm not going to tell you the name. But, from the rumors circulating around the web, Brad Pitt is one of the actor that's projected to have that role.

Two thumbs up for Robert Downey Jr. who can delivered a wonderful performance. You'll be amazed by him. How he portrayed Sherlock Holmes personality, which is annoying to many people with his arrogant yet witty personality and also he can ignores the rest of the world when he found something interesting. He's a loner after all. With all of that, Guy Ritchie made a perfect choice by casting Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes.

Last, don't forget Hans Zimmer is the man behind the musical score. Simple words for me, magnificent works!