By Ranjan Bhaduri,

Dec.26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After being in circulation for decades, Sherlock Holmes is back this Christmas in the form of Robert Downey Jr, and taking the shoes of Dr Watson is Jude Law. The film, directed by Guy Ritchie and having Joel Silver as the producer, has been released in the UK as a Christmas gift to all the fans of Arthur Canon Doyle.

The main plot of the movie revolves around a ‘human sacrifice ritual’ being made by a Lord Blackwood (which is played by Mark strong), who is stopped by the duo and imprisoned and awaiting execution. However, after being executed, Blackwood’s ghost or Blackwood himself is reportedly seen alive by witnesses who find his tomb broken. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson delve head-first into the case to try and solve it. The pair soon finds themselves amidst secret societies (Temple of the Four Orders) which is being headed by the executed Lord in order to take over the world and lead it. What follows is a race against the clock, with Holmes and Watson saving an attack on the British Parliament made by the same society. In the end, the detective finds how the Lord managed to frame his death and bring about all the paranormal activity. The story also hints at a next edition since Holmes finds another mystery before the movie ends.

The main cast is supported by Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly and Eddie Marsan. The movie is being said to be a good watch and has received a good reception all over. Even though the direction is said to be a bit shady, the performances make up for everything else.