Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

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Guy Ritchie basically delivers what made the first movie work, while avoiding the common sequel fault of simply adding more to the point of excess. So you get the slash-y deep friendship of Law/Watson and Downey/Holmes. Plus the right mix of action, humor and a dash of pathos. And added in some great work from Jared Harris and Paul Anderson as Moriarty and Moran respectively. And lastly a wonderful delight in the addition of Stephen Fry as Sherlock's brother Mycroft...