“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” certainly won’t win over those who found the 2009 action film an irredeemable bastardization of a beloved character. But this sequel offers a welcome reward to those who saw promise in the premise — a brisk, globe-hopping adventure that respects both canon and cannons. And by the end of “Shadows,” Robert Downey Jr. reveals why he’s perfect for this part — rounding out Holmes into a troubled hero and not simply a charming rogue.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” certainly won’t win over those who found the 2009 action film an irredeemable bastardization of a beloved character. But this sequel offers a welcome reward to those who saw promise in the premise — a brisk, globe-hopping adventure that respects both canon and cannons. And by the end of “Shadows,” Robert Downey Jr. reveals why he’s perfect for this part — rounding out Holmes into a troubled hero and not simply a charming rogue.