Sherlock Holmes, a brief review by Camilo Arenivar

Sherlock Holmes is a movie that could have easily been a half hour shorter, and nicer if the main characters did not use such thick turn of the Century British accents. This is particularly troublesome because a good part of the first half hour of this movie is mostly dialogue, which to the untrained ear, is hard to follow. Fortunately, you are able to understand just enough to be able to follow the movie.

Robert Downey Jr. is back in another fine role, this time as the famous London sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, who he plays quite well. The movie is eventually filled with an interesting story that keeps you entertained. There is a sufficient tension and the story picks up in the later half of the film. The remainder movie is a near perfect blend of the story with action and adventure to definitely keep your eyes glued to the screen.

It’s just getting past that first half hour that could be a challenge. Either way, it’s a largely entertaining film but if you have your doubts you might want to wait for DVD.

Rating: 86