Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

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...