Distinguished shamus* Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) matches wits with the nefarious speechifier Moriarty (Jared Harris) after uncovering a diabolical plot to destabilize the entire Western world in this sequel from top dog* Guy Ritchie. A unlawful mastermind without a conscience, teacher Moriarty is Holmes' worst tribulation -- a man who uses his fantastic intellect for unspeakably evil purposes. When the Crown Prince of Austria dies and Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan) rules the death a suicide, Holmes steps back to see the big picture. But little does Holmes realize that lecturer Moriarty is about to commit a crime that will shock the entire world, and that solving it may be the death of him. Jude Law returns as Holmes' faithful sidekick Dr. Watson in a sequel also showing The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo's Noomi Rapace and Rachel McAdams. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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