Seems like Hollywood is getting inspired by Tamil commercial cinema these days. From the biggest blockbuster Avatar to this most awaited movie by Guy Ritchie, a lot of masala is visible. By masala, I mean introduction, action, romance, comedy and climax fight. Guy Ritchie incorporates all of this with finesse and of course giving it his trademark story-telling style.
Sherlock Holmes is just a wonderful start to the New Year, with brilliant adaption of the renowned fictional detective. The story is simple, just like normal Sherlock Holmes stuff but the wonderful portrayal by Robert Downey Jr. with an even marvellous portrayal of his sidekick Dr. Watson by Jude Law makes the movie worth watching in the big screen. The duo did a lot of flirting and their combined action sequences coupled up with Guy Ritchie’s zip-zap-zoom screenplay makes the viewer literally gaze at the screen with awe.
The movie starts with the simultaneous introduction of the antagonist and the protagonist with the latter getting a part similar to a mass-hero introduction in Tamil cinema. The antagonist, Lord Blackwood practises Black Magic and is hanged after conviction in court. Things seem to go normally when suddenly this guy pops up from the grave and takes on the government. It is the duty of our dear detective Holmes to solve the case. Obviously like all movies, the hero does solve the problem but how does he do it and whether Holmes uses his conventional orthodox style in solving forms the rest of the plot.
Sherlock Holmes is short, sweet and definitely hilarious. Probably, people expecting a serious detective story would be in for a surprise, a surprise both creative and entertaining. And also people expecting a Guy Ritchie style film are no doubt in for a treat. He has stuck to his usual as well as founded new ideas to carve his niche in the movie watcher’s minds.
Background score by Hans Zimmer, the god of BGMs, was intriguing and pleasant to hear. The visual effects are par excellence with a masterful creation of London Bridge under construction. But the only technical aspect that slightly overshadows the others is the stunts. The stunts coupled up with the visual effects easily steal the show, if they weren’t present, the movie would have failed miserably.
Guy Ritchie’s previous flicks include Snatch, Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and of course the best of the lot, Rock n Rolla. One more feather in his cap is definitely Sherlock Holmes because he has portrayed Holmes in an entirely eccentric way with the same amount of intellect.
So, I suggest that you people watch this movie on the big screen for that Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes is an out-an-out entertainer and a perfect start for 2010. Hollywood does reach an altogether new level with every releasing movie.
Rating: 3.5/5
Brilliant!
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