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The Sherlock Holmes Blu-ray brings home Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson, with Rachel McAdams and Mark Strong. In 1890 London, the pair investigate Lord Blackwood, a mystic who seems to return from the dead. It is in stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Add it to your cart today.
| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Studio | Ingram Entertainment Inc. |
| Condition | Not specified |
| Availability | In stock |
The Sherlock Holmes Blu-ray brings home Guy Ritchie's 2009 action-mystery starring Robert Downey Jr. as the great detective and Jude Law as Dr. John Watson. Set in 1890 London, the film pits the pair against Lord Blackwood, a mystic who seems to return from the dead after being hanged.
This is a Blu-ray disc, so you will need a Blu-ray player or a game console that plays Blu-ray discs. It will not play in a standard DVD-only player.
The villain is Lord Henry Blackwood, played by Mark Strong, a mystic who is hanged. When Blackwood seemingly returns from the dead, Holmes and Watson set out to investigate how, and what he is planning next, across 1890 London.
Rachel McAdams plays Irene Adler, Eddie Marsan plays Inspector Lestrade and Kelly Reilly plays Mary Morstan. The screenplay comes from a story by Lionel Wigram and Michael Robert Johnson, and the film was produced by Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin.
Warner Bros. released Sherlock Holmes in US theaters on December 25, 2009. Robert Downey Jr. won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy, and the film earned two Academy Award nominations, for Best Art Direction and Hans Zimmer's Original Score.
In the US, the film came out on DVD and as a Blu-ray/DVD/digital combo on March 30, 2010. Any digital copy codes packed with the original releases have expired and are not included. A sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, followed in 2011.
Owning the film on Blu-ray means you can enjoy its 1890 London setting and Hans Zimmer's Oscar-nominated score in high definition, whenever you like and without relying on a streaming service.
Browse more movies on disc and our full range of Blu-ray titles. Wondering how Blu-ray compares with DVD? Read our guide to DVD vs Blu-ray. For the full production history of the Sherlock Holmes movie, see the Wikipedia article on the film.
Sherlock Holmes Blu-ray: Questions Buyers Ask
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
Robert Downey Jr. plays Holmes and Jude Law plays Watson, with Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan and Kelly Reilly.
Will the Sherlock Holmes Blu-ray play in my DVD player?
No. It needs a Blu-ray player or a console that plays Blu-ray discs.
Is a digital copy included?
No. Any digital copy codes from the original release have expired and are not included.
Is there a sequel?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was released in 2011.
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This is the Blu-ray edition.
Jacob Moore –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
The New Sherlock Holmes
This movie was a lot of fun to watch, I’ve seen it twice now and I’ll definately be having friends over to watch it again with me now that I know all the secrets of Blackwood’s magic. With the character of Holmes in mind I think R.D.Jr is a good fit for him, it’s believable that if there was a modern day sherlock holmes his personality might be something down the Robert Downey roles. Watson’s skinnier than I remember him from the old books/movies, but just as composed and seemingly fed up with Holme’s social skills as everyone else in the movie is. Watson wants a life and wife of his own but can’t just leave his friend to do all the crime fighting by himself.
There’s enough explosions, shooting, and fist-fighting that encompass the adventure to make it a worthy action flick, but with the name Sherlock Holmes you know you’ll be “on the case” just as much as the characters are with a mystery that ties most of the movie together. I found the dialouge hard to understand at first, Holmes and Watson exchange words quickly when you are introduced to them, so put subtitles on until you think you’ve got what they’re saying down. After that watch them solve a sphinx riddle and narrowly escape a trap that reminded me of a “Saw” scene based on how it was designed.
I waited for the price to go down a bit, new blu ray movies are all really expensive, and the good ones taken even longer, so finally a year later after it came out I find it a great looking blu ray movie and a welcome addition to my collection. Whether you like the actors or not it’s worth a view or two! Digital copy always a plus!
Leif Sheppard –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
“Sherlock Holmes” Blu-Ray Review
First of all, as of this writing, Amazon still states that this item is a three disc set, but this is not the case. The DVD and digital copy are included on the same disc, while a second disc contains the Blu-Ray version. This isn’t an issue, of course, just a small clarification. Speaking of which, I’ve seen a significant number of complaints regarding the inclusion of the DVD/digital copy in the Blu-Ray version, with many complaining that they want neither and it’s needlessly driving the cost up.
A simple comparison of this item against other Blu-Rays on Amazon proves this title costs no more than any other new release, and the DVD/digital copy is actually a very nice bonus for those who buy the film early. I, for instance, plan to loan out the DVD to friends who don’t own Blu-Ray players. The digital copy is nice, I suppose, but I’ve never been bored enough to want to watch a film on my iPod or laptop. Besides which, like all digital copies, it expires a year from now. I’m actually glad it’s included on the same disc as the DVD, because all other digital copies included on a separate disc I’ve ended up tossing out.
Upon loading the Blu-Ray into the player three trailers will run. This is, of course, typical practice. The irritating part is that the disc will not allow the user to access the menu from the trailers, and the user is forced to manually fast-forward through each trailer. A minor complaint, to be sure, but irritating nonetheless. The film runs 02:08:24 and the Blu-Ray includes ten bonus features (the DVD doesn’t contain a single special feature). The included audio tracks and subtitles are in English, French, and Spanish. The first eight features are all collected in the “Focus Points” section and consist of eight 3-5 minute featurettes exploring a specific facet of the film (there is a “Play All” function included). Most of the titles are rather self-explanatory, but here’s a complete rundown of the featurettes:
1) “Drawbridges & Doilies: Designing a Late Victorian London” (5:00) – This feature highlights how the production designers suffused life into their vision of Victorian London with an acute attention to detail.
2) “Not a Deerstalker Cap in Sight” (4:15) – This feature explains how the filmmakers decided to take the Holmes character back to his roots in the original Arthur Conan Doyle tales and compare the Downey interpretation against past cinematic versions of Holmes.
3) “Ba-ritsu: A Tutorial” (3:58) – This feature explores how the filmmakers blended various real-life martial arts into the fictional version featured in the film, along with explaining how Holmes was a former fighter well-versed in martial arts in the original Doyle stories.
4) “Elementary English: Perfecting Sherlock’s Accent” (4:04) – This feature explores how American Downey refined his English accent for the film. Director Guy Ritchie observes that he preferred an American because it gives the Holmes character an “international” flavor.
5) “The One That Got Away” (3:44) – This feature delves a bit into the psyche of Holmes, particularly his stance on love and his relationships with women.
6) “Powers of Observation & Deduction” (4:01) – This features Lionel Wigram (writer & producer of “Sherlock Holmes”) explaining why he was attracted to the project, along with what makes Holmes such an enduringly fascinating character.
7) “The Sherlockians” (3:03) – The feature explores the diehard, borderline obsessive Holmes fans who organize annual meetings to discuss Doyle’s life and works.
8) “Future Past” (3:08) – This feature highlights how, with the aid of both sets and modern technology, the filmmakers were able to recreate the glory and grime of Victorian London.
The ninth feature is included in the “Behind the Movie” section and is called “Sherlock Holmes Reinvented” (14:06) – This is a more involving feature which functions as an extension of the other featurettes. The filmmakers discuss why they felt attracted to the project and how they desired to stay true to the source material, as opposed to the cinematic versions of the past.
The most celebrated special feature here, prominently featured in the television ads, is the “Maximum Movie Mode”. This is a sort of interactive film commentary with director Ritchie (running slightly longer than the film itself) that includes picture-in-picture still images, behind the scenes videos, cast and crew interviews, technical details of the film, and of course Ritchie’s commentary. It’s this sort of feature that truly makes a Blu-Ray special, aside from the enhanced high-definition image, of course. A typical film commentary simply has the director talking over the film, which can be informative but distracting. The “Maximum Movie Mode” is a much more entertaining commentary that even includes the option for user interactivity.
The content of the film itself is highly subjective, particularly with a character as famed and revered as Sherlock Holmes, and I don’t feel particularly compelled to add my thoughts. As a Blu-Ray release, however, this title is every bit as impressive as it should be. I particularly appreciate how the special features didn’t just shed light on the filmmaking process, but spent ample time discussing Doyle’s stories, the various interpretations of the Holmes character, and the lasting legacy of it all. I’m proud to include this film in my collection. Five easy stars.
Davewise –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Not your regular Sherlock Holmes
Guy Ritchie wanted to create a different, more action-oriented version of Sherlock Holmes and he succeeded. Having seen and enjoyed Ritchie’s film “Snatch”, I had an inkling of what to expect – an action movie with plenty of wit. Still, this movie has enough mystery and intelligence to be recognizable as Sherlock Holmes.
Robert Downey Jr. is brilliant as Holmes – charming, witty, and introspective in turns. Jude Law does well as Watson, who is trying to leave Holmes behind in favor of marriage and a more stable life, but seems unable to. He continues to help Holmes pursue Lord Blackwood, a cult member who dabbled in the dark arts, was caught by Holmes, and then executed only to apparently rise from the dead. Blackwood has been killing those around him in his quest to seize power. Complicating matters for Holmes is Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), Holmes’s love interest and the one person who bested Holmes in the past.
The defining “Sherlock Holmes” moment comes when he is able to explain everything logically, including some events that appeared supernatural. At the same time, Holmes is also shown as a fighter, both in the ring and battling the villains. Personally, I like the portrayal of Holmes as an intelligent action hero of sorts. It might not be traditional, but it seems to work. The main characters were all nicely fleshed out so one cares about them.
The setting and visuals were great and consistent with traditional Sherlock Holmes. The dialogue was witty and well-written in general. Action sequences were used throughout the movie, but there was an equal share of drama as well. I think Guy Ritchie has done a great job of developing a more modern Sherlock Holmes without compromising the essence of Holmes.