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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

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.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

“The game is afoot.”

2011 Action · Adventure · Mystery 2h 9m

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7.1 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Guy Ritchie

Written by

Kieran Mulroney · Michele Mulroney

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Sherlock Holmes

Jude Law

Jude Law

Dr. John Watson

Noomi Rapace

Noomi Rapace

Madam Simza Heron

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Professor James Moriarty

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Irene Adler

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Inspector Lestrade

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Mary Morstan

Court is in session

Put Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

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.