Sherlock Holmes

One Word Description: Fun

Family Appropriate: I would say yes. It is PG-13, almost exclusively for violence. There is some hand fighting and a really big explosion, but nothing terribly gross or scary. There is one slightly suggestive scene. It is very short and anyone who understands that it's suggestive won't be bothered by it, in my opinion.

Basic Outline: I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. The previews definitely made it look more violent than it was. The character of Sherlock Holmes was much closer to the character in the books than I expected him to be.

In the movie, Holmes is solving a case that begins with the apparent death of Lord Blackwood, who is hung for practicing black magic and for murder. When Blackwood rises from the grave and starts killing again, Holmes sets out to figure out how he is pulling off his stunts that appear to be magic and what his ultimate plan is.

It's very fun to watch his mind at work and try to keep up with what he's thinking. Of course, you're not given every detail, but I definitely didn't figure out what was going on! The movie is unpredictable and the character of Sherlock Holmes is brilliant, neurotic and hilarious. I am starting to be very impressed with Robert Downey Jr.

Recommendation: I enjoyed it. It makes for a fun movie night!