JISHCAND'S LABYRINTH: BROMANCE & PUZZLES

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Guy Ritchie formerly known as Mrs. Madonna has a decent filmography to date. In fact, most of his films are critically acclaimed. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any of his movies.

Sherlock Holmes is an interesting movie coz it's like watching old-fashioned CSI: LONDON . Since I have no clue about the erstwhile films from Ritchie, I can't possibly compare anything. After watching this robust film I think he is a talented quirky auteur.

Sherlock Holmes is a movie where puzzles and crimes play as an entertainment catalyst. I was hoping for a brokeback romance, unfortunately, I saw zilch. However, their bromance remains an enigma to me.

FILM PREMISE: In Victorian London, private investigator Sherlock Holmes (Downey) is about to lose his partner John Watson (Law), who's moving out to marry his fiancee (Reilly). But the case they've just finished, involving a series of secret-society murders carried out by Lord Blackwood (Strong), just won't end. Now Holmes' ex Irene (McAdams) is on the scene as well, and things are getting increasingly freaky with more murders and a conspiracy that could lead to a takeover of the whole government. But Holmes' fierce powers of observation are on the case.

First and foremost, this is not a gay movie.

But, I dunno. Sherlock is mysterious and Dr. Watson is also suspicious. Well, who knows?

Anyway, since they are using their deep British accent, I wasn't able to understand fully the enigmatic script. But, I still get it anyway after watching it the second time around. The movie is like CSI: Las Vegas. The only difference is that this movie is set in Victorian London complete with precise costumes and lavish production set. Guy Ritchie's style is actually amazing. His direction is swift and I kinda love it.

This movie is not boring at all even if some parts are loquacious and gibberish. This is also the kind of movie that needs deep cerebration and sharp eagle-eye sight. From start to finish, the energy of the film is truly alive. The big question: Is it funny? Hmmm... kinda.

What's great in here is the gung-ho cahoots between Holmes and Watson.

You'll just root for them. You'll pray that they are safe most of the time. And if the script isn't nearly as intelligent as it thinks it is, at least it contains a few clever twists, including Holmes' surprise answer to Blackwood's magic!

It is super shocking! . I think Richie's slo-mo fight sequences are awesome. It reminds me of 300 but Ritchie's way is sleek. The witty editing here makes the movie really puzzling til the climax and that's great.

I think I'm gonna watch Ritchie's movies now coz his shots are really good. Even the lighting is splendid. The film is surprisingly artful.

Oh yeah, Hans Zimmer's original score is really deserving to get future nominations and awards. I love the Celtic touch of his music!

But it’s Downey’s acting and his affinity with Jude Law that makes this film so extraordinary.

While it's palpable that Robert Downey Jr is swallowing some of his British-accented script, his expressive face is spot on and immaculate.

That's why the Golden Globes handed him the Best Actor award in this clever role. Jude Law is the perfect man to play Dr. Watson.

He has no nudity unfortunately. He he he. Rachel McAdams plays the seductive American femme fatale Irene Adler who is also Holmes’ intellectual equal. She is also watchable. Too bad we see so little of her. Mark Strong who plays the antagonist Lord Blackwood is kinda creepy.