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Sherlock Holmes movie

February 5th, 2010

I went to the theatre the other night to see this.  I can’t even begin to tell you how good it was!  I loved every minute of it.  Even the minutes spent covering my eyes.

This movie has much going for it - starting with Robert Downey Jr.  Continuing with Jude Law.  Have I said enough?

But then the story was just amazing.  Talk about edge of your seat!  The entire movie was like a ride.  I had heard reviews stating that it was a bit long and the middle was snoozy, but I did not find this at all.  Rachel McAdams is not one of my favourite actresses, but she really put herself into the role and I didn’t have to think about who it was.  She was totally into the character.

I realised as the movie was starting that I have never read a Sherlock Holmes novel.  I had a small panic attack during the previews because I wont see a movie before reading the book (if it’s based on a novel).  The reason for this is that I want my own imagination to come up with the characters and settings.  Within the first few minutes of the film I decided that this time it would be okay.  I don’t mind if I’m picturing Downey and Law whilst reading.  My friend and I did head on over to the bookstore after to have a look at the Doyle books.  We just need to decide which one to get.  Likely an anthology.

I enjoyed this so much I would even see it again.  Save for the fact that movies are 12.50 here.  I’ll definitely watch it again when it comes out on video.

I don’t often see movies.  If I do have a chance to go out without the kids, I don’t want to spend it just sitting next to someone.  I would like to have a conversation.  I forgot to account for the whole escapism factor of movies.  Nothing else exists except for the movie and I enjoyed that.

I’d like to see Avatar next, but people are saying it’s best by far in 3D, but 3D isn’t recommended for people who suffer from severe motion sickness.  I’m one of those people!  Ah well….

I’ll wait for the next Sherlock Holmes movie to come out which can’t be too soon for me!

Enjoying the journey,  Amanda

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