"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" Movie Review Plus "Young Adult"
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Two big films are opening this weekend, we have “Young Adult” starring Charlize Theron and the sequel “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.” Which one is my pick of the week? Take a look!
“Young Adult”
Mavis Gary, a writer of teen literature, returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn't quite gotten over high school either.
“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”
There is a new criminal mastermind at large - Professor Moriarty - and not only is he Sherlock Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.
Transcripts / Production notes / Scripts
"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"
Genres: Adaptation, Action/Adventure and Sequel
In Theaters: December 16th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material.
There is a new criminal mastermind at large - Professor Moriarty - and not only is he Sherlock Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.
Cast & Crew
Starring:
Robert Downey Jr. -- Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law -- Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapace -- Sim
Stephen Fry -- Mycroft Holmes
Jared Harris -- Professor Moriarty
Kelly Reilly -- Mary Morstan
Eddie Marsan -- Inspector Lestrade
Rachel McAdams -- Irene Adler
Directed By: Guy Ritchie
"Young Adult"
Mavis Gary, a writer of teen literature, returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn't quite gotten over high school either.
Genres: Comedy
Running Time: 1 hr. 34 min.
Release Date: December 9th, 2011 (limited); December 16th (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for language and some sexual content.
Distributors: Paramount Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $310,263
Cast and Credits
Starring: Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser, Collette Wolfe
Directed by: Jason Reitman
Produced by: Diablo Cody, Mason Novick, Lianne Halfon
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Details
Language: English
Year of Production: 2011
Length: 2:30
Country: United States