Sherlock Holmes Movie

Sherlock Holmes has been adapted into a full-length feature film based on the fictional detective starring Robert Downey Jr. as the lead character.The Guardian: Ritchie and Downey Jr Launch New, 'Authentic' Sherlock Holmes (October 1, 2008) Director Guy Ritchie has stated that he will adhere as close as possible to original storyline from the book series by author Arthur Conan Doyle.The Guardian: Ritchie and Downey Jr Launch New, 'Authentic' Sherlock Holmes (October 1, 2008) Jude Law is cast as Holmes' sidekick, Dr. Watson. Also the only woman Holmes ever admired, Irene Adler, will be in the film played by Rachel McAdams.

Production has began in London and the film is set for release in December 2009.<ref>BBC: Law to star in Ritchie's Sherlock (October 1, 2008)

On December 25, 2009, the newest version of Sherlock Holmes was released in theaters across the United States. The movie is rated pg-13 because of the violence and action scenes that are shown and the epic tale runs just under 130 minutes.

Sherlock Holmes has been nominated for 2 Oscars this year including Art Direction and Music for an original score. This movie was also nominated for two Academy Awards in 2010 for Best Achievement in Art Direction and Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures Original Score.

At the 2010, Golden Globe Awards this movie Robert Downey Jr. won the award for Best Performance in a Motion Picture. Robert Downey Jr. was also nominated for Best International Actor at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

With the evil Lord Blackwood who was using his magical powers to control London sitting in jail, the problem seems to be solved. When the evil Lord returns from the dead the fun begins as Homes and Watson work together to locate and stop the evil Lord. Follow Sherlock and Dr. Watson as they race through the streets of 19th century streets of London to solve the mystery and save London from the evil control.

• Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes
• Jude Law as Dr. Watson
• Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler
• Kelly Reilly as Mary
• Mark Strong as Blackwood

• On July 1, 2008, Columbia Pictures announced they would be filming a version of Sherlock Holmes as a comedy. The film is set to star Sacha Baron Cohen as Sherlock Holmes as Will Ferrell as Watson. As of late February 2009, it had not yet started filming and no start date had been announced. Warner Brothers announced their Sherlock Holmes film with director Guy Ritchie just 8 days after Columbia Pictures announced their plans.EW.com: Two Sherlock Holmes Movies in the Works (July 18, 2008)

• I am a fan of many of the previous productions of Sherlock Holmes. I just think we can have a different take and I'd like to think a better take. We're trying to be as authentic as we can to the original Sherlock Holmes. We are also keen on keeping it authentic to Conan Doyle.--Robert Downey Jr.The Celebrity Cafe: Downey, Jr. Describes How He Will Play Sherlock Holmes (October 3, 2008)