2009: Sherlock Holmes

The CGI/Action approach to Sherlock Holmes uses quite a few stock elements of this line of production and is conventional to the point of indulgence, but this it does really well; the comic partnership between Holmes and an invigorated and de-nerded Watson is a lot of fun with its sharp dialogue and after I'd seen the film I couldn't imagine anyone but the fabulous Robert Downey jr. in the role. Simple minds, simple pleasures, I guess. (7.5)