#323.Sherlock Holmes (Guy Ritchie, 2009) -
I knew I didn't like Guy Ritchie. I have long hated the British director, without ever seeing any of his films. I just knew I wouldn't like his touch and his style and this film confirms the long, mysterious grudge I have held against the man, though I still think I should at least check out
Snatch. and maybe
Lock Stock due to their popularity among at least some. Despite it being directed by Ritchie, who actually manages to pull of a few nice stylistic things in the film, I still knew I had to see the film. It stars one of my favorite actors in Robert Downey Jr. and my No. 1 celebrity crush in the ever so beautiful Rachel McAdams. This movie changed neither of those opinions. RDJ is quite good as usual and has his usual wit and charm. Rachel McAdams, who I have never thought of as a great actress, though certainly serviceable at times, was the same in this, yet managed to sex the film up just the right amount. Jude Law I am fairly indifferent about, and here he too is the same. The problem I had with the film was the overall action style of the film and the plot of it. The style is too action packed, in my opinion for a Sherlock Holmes film, and not enough academia. The plot was not for me, involving the supernatural and not enough raw criminals I guess is how I'd put it. I don't feel impressed, especially by the ending. Certainly not a bad film though.
Rating: **1/2...
#57 of 2009 so far