DVD Review "SHERLOCK HOLMES" Score B 85%

Updating/Making over the fictional character of Holmes to a saucy fighting brilliant action hero is a good move for the writers, directors and studios. I think we shall soon see sequels to this one. Downy Jr. is excellently cast as this smug smart as hell sleuth. Law as Watson is also a good cast although complete makeover for this character as well (the original Watson was an older stodgy gentlemen that was there to help question Holmes' deductions). Here in this film the two become more of an 'action packed buddy cop team', and it works. This one is fun and has a plethora of good action scenes mixed with a decent plot that we get a nice wrap up in the end from Holmes (who had it all figured out). There are some laughs to be had and the actors in this whole thing all turn in great character performances. Smart writing is one of the plus points in this film, it plays like a case from a Sherlock Holmes Novel and with the bumped up action, stunts and comedy it blends into a great film. Kudos for Richie for successfully jumping into the big blockbuster realm opposed to his normal independent sized cockney gangster film (which are good too). I look forward to future installments of this team for new adventures. This could actually be almost like a "BOND" franchise as the story lines could be endless, and over the years you could just recast. Check it out.