A man is cuffed nude to a bed with just a pillow covering his crotch, while other nudity is implied and a woman is seen writhing about in a somewhat sensual manner while under the spell of a cult leader (but nothing sexual occurs between them). Non-explicit, sexually related dialogue and innuendo are present. Profanity consists of a few minor expletives, while some colorful phrases are also uttered. OUR WORD TO PARENTS: The following is a brief summary of the content found in this action/adventure film that's rated PG-13. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below).
MARK STRONG plays a murderous cult leader who appears to return from beyond the grave following his execution to carry out his nefarious plan that seems based on paranormal activity.She hires the detective duo for a job (but really does so for someone else) and is quite capable of handling herself in most any situation. RACHEL McADAMS plays Holmes' former girlfriend who later married someone else but is now divorced.JUDE LAW plays his more reserved partner, a doctor who assists him on cases, but doesn't always appreciate Holmes' demeanor or behavior.He's an inventor who's also proficient at fighting and defending himself, and is good at reading others and various situations, deducing the truth about both.
plays an eccentric but highly effective detective who solves his cases through a combination of brawn and brains. WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG-13 For intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material. WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? It's a good bet various teens will be interested in it, as might anyone who's a fan of the characters and/or performers in the cast. As Holmes and Watson try to figure out how that's possible - leading to a secret society headed by Blackwood's father, Sir Thomas (JAMES FOX) - and Irene returns to hire the duo for what initially appears to be an unrelated case, the two men must deduce what's really happening before Blackwood carries out his nefarious plan. Holmes sees the doctor settling down as a threat to their partnership, but then again his past involvement with Irene Adler (RACHEL McADAMS) ended up with her marrying someone else.Īfter Blackwood's execution, however, the odd couple detective team realizes they have bigger issues with which they must face - notably the cult leader's apparent return from beyond the grave. Three months later, the reclusive Holmes is hunkered down in his house working on his latest invention while Watson is seeing his girlfriend, Mary Morstan (KELLY REILLY). John Watson (JUDE LAW), have used both brains and brawn to stop a murderous cult leader, Lord Blackwood (MARK STRONG), from claiming another victim, thus beating Inspector Lestrade (EDDIE MARSAN) and his Scotland Yard team, including Constable Clark (WILLIAM HOUSTON), to that achievement. PLOT: It's the 19th century and eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes (ROBERT DOWNEY JR.) and his more reserved doctor colleague, Dr. QUICK TAKE: Action/Adventure: An eccentric detective and his more reserved doctor colleague set out to solve the mystery of a murderous cult figure who seems to have returned from beyond the grave following his execution and is plotting a nefarious scheme.
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