Now, don't mind me, I'm just doing this on what I remember of the movie. Forgive me because I saw it a couple days ago and only once. (I might do an indepth review of "UP" after I watch it one more time.)
However, let's get on with this review, shall we?
Sherlock Holmes - just hearing the name should make you think of words like, "mystery" or "detective" or a saying such as, "Elementary, my dear Watson!" (Which, I've heard, he never really said in the books.) Even so, this movie was no doubt about a detective solving a mystery. The mystery of Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). Blackwood claiming to have these dark magic powers, began scaring the people of England and planned to have many of the people in power killed. He would have succeeded if not for the cunning and intellectual Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) to save the day. Of course, he had plenty of assistance from his loyal comrades Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) and Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams).
This movie strikingly reminded me of Pirates of the Caribbean. However, I shouldn't say it was even 30% like it because only Holmes reminded me of Jack Sparrow. His witty comments, his daring, yet smart maneuvers, and his odd ways of reacting to any situation, and the absolutely dumb luck he seemed to be graced with. Where any person in reality would freak out, Holmes and Jack are calm and collected. Sure, they're both probably freaking out on the inside, but we're concerned about how the other character is reacting to their calm and collected attitudes. We all wish we had the guts to do that. The dialogue also reminded me of Pirates of the Caribbean but that's most likely because they're both along the same time era. Only one is in England and the other.... the Caribbean. Still, it's a similarity.
I also remember that the filming and lighting reminded me of the last two Lord of the Rings movies. This movie gave off a dark & serious atmosphere that really took the watcher into the moods of the citizens of England during the scare of Blackwood. As does the Lord of the Rings during the scare of Sauron. As a viewer, you can really get the sense of darkness being put on by these evil characters. (Even though Sauron's powers are "real" and Blackwood is a complete fraud.)
Now, I absolutely loved the main song playing through this movie. The banjo (I think it's a banjo), sound gave the movie a sound of its time setting. I would not think of a new movie if I heard just that solo banjo playing. However, when the more intense instruments make their appearance, well, any listener can conclude that the movie is also intense. Even so, the main, distinctive piece of this song further develops Holmes quirky side. The notes seem to portray how thoughts just go through his head... With no particular meaning but yet, somehow, end up making sense in the end. Oh, and the composer, Hans Zimmer, delivers a great melody once again. You can't be disappointed by this guy.
Anyway, I guess this is all I gathered in one viewing of a movie. Hah, maybe once I get it on DVD or someone treats me to another movie, I'll develop this more.. I know I want to say something about how each character in the movie had their own agenda and when one thing was happening with someone, another person was off on their own adventure. It made the film more interesting and kept the viewer thinking... Ehh, I need to see it again.
Hope you enjoyed!
-Marisa
