Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

Detective Sherlock Holmes is on the trail of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, who is carrying out a string of random crimes across Europe.

Director:

Guy Ritchie

Writers:

Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney

Stars:

Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris

3 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Downey Jr.	...	Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law	...	Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapace	...	Madam Simza Heron
Rachel McAdams	...	Irene Adler
Jared Harris	...	Professor James Moriarty
Stephen Fry	...	Mycroft Holmes
Paul Anderson	...	Colonel Sebastian Moran
Kelly Reilly	...	Mary Watson
Geraldine James	...	Mrs. Hudson
Eddie Marsan	...	Inspector Lestrade
William Houston	...	Constable Clark
Wolf Kahler	...	Doctor Hoffmanstahl
Iain Mitchell	...	Auctioneer
Jack Laskey	...	Carruthers
Patricia Slater	...	Shush Club Maitre D'

Storyline

With Dr. John Watson about to marry and end their partnership, a disconsolate Sherlock Holmes occupies his time investigating the schemes of his archenemy, Professor James Moriarty. However, when Moriarty warns that he considers the Watsons a legitimate target for his retaliation against the detective, Holmes must save them and get John involved in one last case. To do so, they join the Roma lady Madam Simza Heron's quest to find her missing brother, Renee, who may be the key to defeating Moriarty. Together, the trio find themselves involved in a dangerous international conspiracy led by the Napoleon of Crime in which the fate of all of Europe hangs in the balance.

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Plot Keywords:

sherlock holmes character | gypsy woman | man disguised as a woman | dr. john watson character | professor moriarty character | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material

Did You Know?

Trivia

The long pipe that Holmes smokes during the film is actually made by the French company Butz Choquin for ladies.

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Goofs

Though very photogenic, the C96, or "Broom handle," Mauser pistol, used extensively in this film, was first produced in 1896, thus would not have been available in 1891. Also, most models of C96s had a non-removable internal magazine, which would have been loaded from above with a stripper clip. It wasn't until the early 1930s that the C96 design would be modified to accept a removable magazine (conveniently loaded from the bottom, as pointed out in the film).

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Quotes

[first lines]
Dr. John Watson: [voice-over] The year was 1891. Storm clouds were brewing over Europe. France and Germany were at each other's throats, the result of a series of bombings. Some said it was the Nationalists. Others, the anarchists. But as usual, my friend Sherlock Holmes, had a different theory entirely.

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Crazy Credits

SPOILER: The closing title "THE END" appears as part of Dr. Watson's manuscript; Holmes corrects the manuscript to make it "THE END?"

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Connections

References On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

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Soundtracks

Two Mules for Sister Sara - Main Title
Written by Ennio Morricone
Performed by Movie Screen Orchestra
Courtesy of One Media
By arrangement with Source/Q

User Reviews

NO disappointment in this sequel

Talking about sequels, more often than not, they are disappointment compared to the original. But this team has done again. They brought back the sequel with quality. I enjoyed this film as much as I did in the first part. The action, thrill, intelligence, all are placed perfectly in this film. The screenplay and making pattern is pretty much same as the first part and story moving in good pace. The main characters did a fantastic job once again. Holmes and Watson chemistry is perfect and delivered a great performance. Here I really like the way how the hero and villain play their games, both are very clever and the equality was very interesting. Simply, if you liked the first part, just go for this one. This is perfect entertainment and No disappointments.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Spain]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English French Italian German Romany

Release Date:

16 December 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sherlock Holmes 2

Filming Locations:

Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$125,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$39,637,079, 18 December 2011

Gross USA:

$186,848,418

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$543,848,418

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

129 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1