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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Action · Adventure · Mystery · 2011
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
Movie details
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
“The game is afoot.”
2011 Action · Adventure · Mystery 2h 9m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Guy Ritchie
Written by
Kieran Mulroney · Michele Mulroney
Robert Downey Jr.
Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law
Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapace
Madam Simza Heron
Jared Harris
Professor James Moriarty
Rachel McAdams
Irene Adler
Eddie Marsan
Inspector Lestrade
Kelly Reilly
Mary Morstan
Court is in session
Put Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.