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Title: A fine example of why we can't have nice things...
Review: Whether it's a major block buster film, a comical television show, or a re-imagining of a classic series of stories it seems that we Americans can't match our British counterparts when it comes to original entertainment. This film, while entertaining, doesn't capture the feel or intrigue of a "Sherlock Holmes" story; perhaps if it were released 15 years ago, before all the "twists" and "shocking reveals" were commonplace on basic cable. I believe this film, and its sequel, could have done just as well (maybe better) if they weren't trying to jump on the Holmes "mythos."If you're a fan of the intrigue and mystery that's the basis of a good Sherlock story, of the "I didn't see that coming" and the "How did they pull that off?" then I STRONGLY RECOMMEND you avoid this film and instead turn your attention to the "Sherlock" series produced by the BBC; you know, the company that's based in the traditional home of Sherlock Holmes.Sherlock: Season One
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