Movie Evaluation: Sherlock Holmes - Most Astonishing Remake Ever

March 26, 2010

By Siskel Hammerstein

I just recently saw the fantastic and newest rendition of Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. To saw I was surprised beyond belief would be an understatement. I enjoyed this movie on many levels. The dialogue was superb, the acting was surprisingly good, and the story kept me on the edge of my seat up the final scene. If you haven't seen it, then I highly recommend that you do. Be careful, as this article may contain spoilers.

The movie begins with Holmes and his dependable associate stopping a unspeakable slaying from taking place. We gather that the murderer has been wanted for a while, and thanks to Holmes and Watson, the police at last have him in custody. We also learn that this is to be Watson's last case with Holmes, as he is betrothed to be married. Of course, we will need to follow through with the killers putting to death, but not before he calls Holmes to his jail cell to give him a distressing prediction. The killings have only just begun.

After he is hanged, Holmes and Watson split their separate ways. However, the next day, the killer's cadaver, the man who was apparently hanged the day before, and indeed verified deceased by Dr. Watson himself, has in some way cracked out of his tomb, and is at large once again. And just as he predicted, the killings have started again.

Holmes follows the path to a enigmatic religious group, that currently being led by the killer's father. The cult hires Holmes to find the killer, as he has some secret magic learned from the sect, and they do not suppose he can be prohibited. Holmes accepts the contest, but for his own reasons.

The murderer returns to the clandestine cult, and begins killing those that disagree with his rise to authority. He uses an assortment of methods of killing, and leaves more than a few clues for Holmes to follow. Holmes and Watson, who has been forced back to Holmes' side seemingly in contradiction of his will, uncover the diabolical plot of the new cult, now led by the seemingly back from the dead murderer.

Holmes and Watson must hurry against time to keep the killer from carrying out his final homicidal coup on the British Parliament. His diabolical plans extend far beyond taking over the mystifying sect. He wants to take over Britain, and then the world. The concluding mystery is exposed when Holmes faces the killer, and reveals all his info. Many folks are seeing this movie twice and even three times to pick up these intriguing clues that are presumably dropped all through this powerful tale. If you haven't seen it, you should. If you have seen it, then you should see it again.

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