tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post2632809772651456077..comments2024-03-28T23:58:53.147+11:00Comments on The Film Emporium: New Release Review: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows (Guy Ritchie, 2011)Andy Bucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-21461556896442360902012-01-03T20:19:29.646+11:002012-01-03T20:19:29.646+11:00@ Maynard − Yeah, i'm not anticipating SH3 at ...@ Maynard − Yeah, i'm not anticipating SH3 at all. I thought some of the action scenes were exciting, but nothing on the train was part. interesting, and the film was relentlessly chaotic (almost out-of-control) and relied on Holmes' repeated explanations to assist a viewer through it all. I lost interest after a while, while the first film kept me pretty entertained.<br /><br />@ Castor - I understand that, but the chaos just got tiring after a while. Ritchie never seemed to be in control, and I felt like the film tried to take everything further (but utilising the same features successful in the first one) and it all felt a bit rehashed, but also far more confusing, and never as intriguing or exciting, or funny. I didn't laugh all that much (probably because I have seen the trailer a bunch of times) which was disappointing. Not a bad film, but not a part. good one either I thought.<br /><br />@ Ruth - I agree, the first one was great, and while there is some fun to be had here, it's not as frequent, and things get a bit silly there for a while, which wastes the talents involved. Too many skirmishes, and too much convenient problem solving. As smart as Holmes is, some of his tricks are just unbelievable. <br /><br />@ Pete - I'm glad you enjoyed it Pete. This is certainly a better film than Michael Bay makes - but I found the slow-mo stuff cool, but unnecessary and overused. Thanks for reading man.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-57997927755960496152012-01-03T03:14:56.773+11:002012-01-03T03:14:56.773+11:00I really liked it. Shame Noomi didn't get mor...I really liked it. Shame Noomi didn't get more to do but the first fight with her, Holmes and the Cossack assassin was good. Also loved the way the action is cut and filmed particularly when they were all running through those trees. The slow mo and camera movements are insane but much easier to follow than anything Michael Bay does. Then again am I comparing Bay and Ritchie? I'll go now... great review!ilovethatfilmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11882133059882238037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-33614655209398600302012-01-02T12:11:16.000+11:002012-01-02T12:11:16.000+11:00It's a shame, I found the first movie incredib...It's a shame, I found the first movie incredibly entertaining. Ah well, my expectations are never really high for sequels (aside from a few rare exceptions) but this one was always kinda iffy. I'll just won't raise my hopes when I see this one, haha. Nice review!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-30697955611017150532012-01-02T12:10:35.944+11:002012-01-02T12:10:35.944+11:00I actually liked this one better than the first on...I actually liked this one better than the first one. One has to accept that this is Guy Ritchie's vision of Sherlock Holmes and this is all style no substance. So the fact that this moving along at a more frenetic (and maybe chaotic?) pace is an improvement for me. I did feel Noomi Rapace was completely wasted and that the movie should have ended 2 minutes earlier.Castorhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-80844022264248541542012-01-01T22:49:35.787+11:002012-01-01T22:49:35.787+11:00Great review, fully agree with you.
Part 1 was a n...Great review, fully agree with you.<br />Part 1 was a nice blend of amusing characters, witty jokes, and cool action.<br />Part 2 is just too over-the-top and far too long. The action scenes are bland and the humour is often pretty annoying.<br />A huge disappointment, NOT excited for SH3.Maynard Morrisseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484689288762406307noreply@blogger.com