SHERLOCK HOLMES

2009

7/10

I was expecting a very different take on the classic detective but was pleasantly surprised with what I watched. The relationship between Holmes and Watson was well played as well as judged.

Downey Jr.’s Holmes was brilliant to say the least and the fact that Guy Richie’s “Geezer” influence was reduced was more than welcome. But I’m not a fan of Sherlock Holmes and would relish a change and whilst we got that, with this being the freshest to date, the film was very true the original characters without being mired in them.

I liked that, but at the same time, not being the biggest fan of them in the first place meant that nothing short of re-writing the entire premise, which I would not welcome, there would be little chance of me being blown away. But this was as close as it will ever come and my favourite interpretation yet.

And this was certainly helped by yet another inspired score by Hans Zimmer, which helped lift this outing up and away from the constraints of previous.

Looking forward to the inevitable sequel…

GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS

2003

7/10

THEATRICAL VERSION (2D)

A good documentary, certainly for the big screen but not very informative. In IMAX 3D it was quite a sight and though it still packs a punch in 2D it loses something.

I find that on repeat viewings it still carries an emotional edge, if only slight but still something to note. It’s certainly worth a watch if only to make up your mind.

THE INCREDIBLES

2004

9/10

Brilliant! Both as a take on Bond and Superheroes!

This is almost perfect, but loses a point for one simple reason. This is a true classic, a brilliant character piece, funny, exciting and carries a lot of weight. But its not the best kids film as too much of it’s humour and pace is aimed at adults. Though as a film it it fully rounded and knows what it’s about.

I love this one, and though children clearly agree, it’s more on par with family films, such and Indiana Jones and Transformers, rather than what you’d expect from a Pixar animation but that’s certainly not a bad thing, but technically it doesn’t do everything right.

A must see and 10/10 in spirit…