![]() ![]() Is there nudity in the movie Sherlock Holmes? He was one of eight siblings, including Mycroft, whose descendants include many other characters. Sherlock himself has been described as born as William Sherlock Scott Holmes on 6 January, 1861 to Siger Holmes and his wife Violet Rutherford. Shooting and threats of shooting other physical scuffles, beatings, and attacks explosions (some with horrifying results) poisonings accidental deaths. Why is breaking bad rated MA?įrequent graphic violence. The stories are so deceptively easy to read, people forget the artistry of Conan Doyle’s accomplishments sometimes. A great introduction to classics for children aged 7+.ĭe plus Is Sherlock Holmes a difficult read? The language isn’t dense or overly cumbersome, the subtext is minimal and manageable, the structure is refreshingly uncomplicated, and the meaning and content are apparent on the page in front of you. Par ailleurs Is Sherlock suitable for 11 year olds?įrequent violence, including gunplay, bloody fistfights (some in slow-motion, detailing each painful blow in wince-inducing fashion), and a few big explosions.Ī simplification of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, perfect for young fans of mystery books. … We would therefore feel that ‘Sherlock Holmes’ should be suitable and appropriate for kids aged 10 and over. It’s a lighthearted film which felt a bit long at times, but all in all, a good way of spending an afternoon.Sherlock Holmes’ is a fun, entertaining and enjoyable movie which has been designed with an adult audience in mind. Robert Downey Jr tied up nekkid in bed with only a pillow to hide his bits, and the ensuing innuendo with the chambermaid was a good giggle. ![]() The lightbulbs right at the beginning made me wonder if they really had lightbulbs on houses at that time? That they were building Tower Bridge was a nice touch.Įntertaining movie, on the whole. Locations: London in period clothing! Bits looked really nice, others looked a bit fake, where it looked like they had just taken a street and covered the asphalt in dirt and hey presto, The Past. Especially not when The Dubliners are playing in the background! Rocky Road to Dublin and all. The period clothing: yum! And of course, parts of it also had Robert Downey Jr out of costume, which is an opportunity not to be missed. If the film makers were? Well, Watch And Find Out! He just has that devious sort of look – even though the role I most know him from ( Yuri Zhivago), he was a good guy! Nice to know your head is into typecasting. I was thinking I recognised one of the police officers, and it turns out it really was the guy I thought it was – William Houston, or, rather, “hey isn’t that Boucher from North & South?” I also recognised Hans Matheson, and the moment I saw him, I had my suspicions. Meanwhile, Watson is trying to find an engagement ring and trying to not get into trouble with Holmes as he’s on his way to have tea with his future in-laws, and Holmes is bothered by an old flame (Rachel McAdams), who seems to be involved in the evil dealings somehow. The plot centres around a Lord Blackwood (cue Mr T who found him familiar: “Oh I know who it is now! But with a wonky tooth!” “Who?” “That guy you like!” While I do like Mark Strong, especially as Mr Knightley, he hasn’t suddenly become Richard Armitage!), who in the beginning gets sentenced to death, and hung … but somehow he seems to have come back from the grave, and he has wicked plans. I don’t remember the book I read in school, or the old TV series ITV always show re-runs of, to be quite this explosive, action-packed and full of strange Masonic-type ritualistic societies bent on taking over the world. I don’t know if it is or isn’t, but I’ve a feeling it isn’t. I’m not overly familiar with the Holmes franchise (if you can call it that), so I’m not too bothered if it’s not quite canon. Starring the ever fantabulous Robert Downey Jr as the famous Baker Street detective, and Jude Law as his friend and colleague Dr Watson. Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes can perhaps best be described as a Victorian romp. ![]() Film review: Sherlock Holmes (2009), directed by Guy Ritchie ![]()
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