Sherlock Holmes 2009

After 6 months of absence from the cinema, first caused by the H1N1 situation, we finally went to the movies yesterday morning. Watched the 10.45 am show at Qlap Cineplex, got the best seats at the last row, not too crowdy, good popcorn and great company.

I've never read any Holmes novels so I wasn't sure if I would like it. We loved it.

Director: Guy Ritchie
Sherlock Holmes: Robert Downey Jr.
Dr. Watson: Jude Law

These two big actors were the ticket seller for me actually ;)

Basically, big mystery solved but opening up a bigger mystery which tells you there's a sequel~ Looking forward to it actually. I love it that some parts of the movie where Holmes is thinking, they put on some music that reminds me too much of Jack Sparrow.

Since we watch House, we knew that House & Wilson's characters were somewhat inspired by Holmes & Watson. Half of the time, couldn't stop thinking about them actually.

Ok, here's some fun facts!

• Robert Downey Jr was visiting the producer's office when he learnt about the project. Ritchie felt Downey was too old for the role because he wanted the film to show a younger Holmes on a learning curve like Batman Begins. Ritchie decided to take a chance! (Works for us!)
• Ritchie originally envisioned Russell Crowe in the role. (Thankful that did not happen!)
• Soundtrack by Hans Zimmer (not surprising~)
• Downey has been nominated for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards for the category Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
  

My score: 4/5

Ciao.