REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows

By Ziggy Chesley

Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows, is a sequel to the much accredited Sherlock Holmes, a movie from 2009 that gained a lot of popularity. The cast is mainly reoccurring, Robert Downing Jr. and Jude Law starring as the infamous crime solving pair, Holmes and Watson. The friendship between these two actors allows for a playful banter to flow between the two characters, lightening up the mood and providing many humorous moments. The acting is good, with all of the actors able to switch between comedy and dramatic scenes with ease. The writing is wonderful as well, providing us with witty lines like “so overt it’s covert” that make the audience laugh many times.

From a cinematic point of view, the filming is also well done. Though, at times, the movie is rather loud and explosive, something that if you are not into action movies may seem too much, it keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat. Also, the mix of slow-motion scenes makes the movie fun to watch. The settings of the movie are very catching as well, a mix from the streets of London to the Swiss Alps. The variety of things going on makes it impossible to not pay attention.

Overall, Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows is funny, witty, and well done. I would recommend it to anyone!