Cinnamon Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Has anyone seen it yet? The trailers look good,& I love Robert Downey jr,but am not generally a Guy Richie fan. We might go & see it this afternoon,if the rain persists Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We're planning to see it before the week is out Sarah. Phil isn't due to pitch up here until later today or tomorrw though, so not sure whenwe'll fit it in. I'm looking forward to it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Like the look of the trailers, although I am a bit sceptical (sp?), it's not the Sherlock Holmes I know from the books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Just back, & I am happy to report that it was really great. RD jr was amazing,& looked great with his shirt off. Even Jude Law,who I generally dislike (apart from The Holiday), was very good. Lots of great rapport between them & several laugh out loud moments. The set pieces were spectacular & old London looked really good - several in jokes like 'The Punchbowl' pub Recommended to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Number one son saw this yesterday - verdict: Very good - and he's very picky about the films he sees. Robert Downey Jr was an especially good character, he thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We saw it on Boxing day Thought it was Fab RDJ is just to die for his English accent is very good. Jude was Ok, but rather weak.... Definately worth going to see tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 We want to see this and Avatar. Sherlock got a really good write up in the mail. Just got to fit them all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I ducked out of going but the family reviews of teenager and one OH were very good and apparently I missed a really great film and Robert D J was excellent..oh well will wait for sky premiere.. Seems all the reviews so far are good on here Happy new year for 2010 indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I normally hate Guy Ritchie's very Guy Ritchieness, but he's pulled a blinder here. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous film. The sets, the details, the palette, the lighting - sumptuous! I hate Jude Law too, but he's the perfect foil to Robert Downey Jr who is superlatively good. The female leads aren't just pretty pairs of bosoms either. It's fabulously cast, fabulously scripted, and just so darn exciting. A brilliantly well told romp. And the score! It's all gypsytastic orchestral violins and dulcimer/cimbaloms. So atmospheric. Oh it's good. It's all good!!! Go see! And hope for sequels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 We want to see this and Avatar. Sherlock got a really good write up in the mail. Just got to fit them all in. Ditto I might wait until the kids go back to school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I normally hate Guy Ritchie's very Guy Ritchieness, but he's pulled a blinder here. It's a gorgeous, gorgeous film. The sets, the details, the palette, the lighting - sumptuous! I hate Jude Law too, but he's the perfect foil to Robert Downey Jr who is superlatively good. The female leads aren't just pretty pairs of bosoms either. It's fabulously cast, fabulously scripted, and just so darn exciting. A brilliantly well told romp. And the score! It's all gypsytastic orchestral violins and dulcimer/cimbaloms. So atmospheric. Oh it's good. It's all good!!! Go see! And hope for sequels! Couldn't have put it better myself Did you know that the gorgeous dark haired female lead is the same girl who played Regina George, the meanest of the 'Mean Girls' I love the way they have left it open to a sequel too. RD jr is just fantastic,isn't he? The English accnt is so good, & he has that wonderful wryness about him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Need to check this out regards rating and scaryness as oh wants to go but dont have anyone to leave 12 year old daughter with so we would all have to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Need to check this out regards rating and scaryness as oh wants to go but dont have anyone to leave 12 year old daughter with so we would all have to go. It's rated 12A so should be ok, check out Here for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Just seen it and can only echo the comments above, we all loved it (including Rosie who is 11). I'm not JL fan either, but he acts this one perfectly. Wonderfully atmospheric and soem lovely humorous points. I see the sequel to Iron Man is coming up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 I read a RD jr interview earlier today,where he says that if he can play Tony Stark & Sherlock Holmes continuously until he is forcibly retired,he will be a happy man He is perfect in both roles & I cannot imagine another actor playing either of them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Claret if you want to babysit, the OH & I could go and see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 if you were nearer, I'd offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Think we will give it a go perhaps tomorrow. Claret, if Rosie liked it then I guess Katie would be ok too. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 We went last night and all loved it ... even Mother who normally falls asleep Can't say more than chickENN really! Didn't really have anything to complain about and was cleverly left open ... might be one to get on DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 We went last night and all loved it ... even Mother who normally falls asleep Just like me then.. it's our age Much to Phil's dismay, if I don't like a film, I will just leave and go home. Can't be wasting time watching total bilge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 When she heard how long Lord of the rings was she took a picnic! Sandwiches, pringles and all! We were all ing at her ... but still ate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Me too Lewis, I resent paying the premiums for the trash they serve in cinemas, so always take at least a bottle of water, usually a snack too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 £6.50 for a hot dog and a coke. I HATE modern cinemas. I want usherettes and sensible prices and healthier options and no talking or mobiles during the main feature and no drunk teenagers or rude people crushing popcorn into the carpet and rustling plastic in my ear. Is that asking too much for my tenner, or am I just being fusty and old?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Need to check this out regards rating and scaryness as oh wants to go but dont have anyone to leave 12 year old daughter with so we would all have to go. It's a 12A so under 12s can go with an adult. I went with my 3 children they are 13, 11 and 9. All absolutely loved it. It's sort of Sherlock Holmes, meets Die Hard, meets James Bond with a bit of karate thrown in. My kids were ok with it. Only my 13 year old had to look away in one scene with some suspense and a saw (think back to a James Bond film many moons ago with a laser that stops just in time....). My kids love action films and I guess if your daughter liked the last James Bond then she might like this. Hope that's not a general sweeping statement I've just made but best way I can think of describing it. My 9 year old son was glued to it. And wanted to go once he'd seen the trailer online. IMO.... one of the best films I've seen in a while (even better that New Moon which I thought was great ....... oh.... now I've gone and done it...... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini welly Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think its a great film. There are some really funny parts in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
