Not as good as I remembered. I still admire Guy Ritchie's casting of Jared Harris as Moriarty, & the strong homoeroticism between Holmes & Watson. I'm surprised this sequel stopped the franchise in its tracks, it was a commercial success, and a good flick.
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Sherlock Holmes 2009
"Never theorise before you have data. Invariably, you end up twisting facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts."
Choosing Guy Ritchie to revitalise Arthur Conan Doyle's sleuth for the 21st century was a wise decision by Warner Bros.
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Good Will Hunting 1997
"It's not your fault."
Gus Van Sant's masterpiece is one of the main reasons I choose to study maths at university (a foolish decision). This astonishing Oscar winning drama is unashamedly romantic, endlessly quotable and one of the finest comfort movies.
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A Streetcar Named Desire 1951
"Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."
Marlon Brando's star-making performance in Elia Kazan's exceptional adaptation of Tennessee William's play blew people's minds so much that it changed the history of acting.
