Haven't watched too many movies lately because I've been slowly getting through 'The Shield' season 7, plus 'Breaking Bad' and 'My Name Is Earl'. All great shows. I did venture out to the cinema yesterday though.

'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) directed by Guy Ritchie

This film is just so-so. It's fairly entertaining and well written but it just seems to lack a spark. It doesn't feel exciting or funny, it just feels pretty flat and monotone throughout and I'm not sure why. There are some decent fight sequences, the story is compelling enough (although pretty predictable) and Holmes is an interesting character. So what was it? I guess it comes down to the characters. Their relationships aren't developed enough so I didn't have any real investment in the film. Plus the whole film is quite dark colourwise, the colour palette is mainly greys. Also, Robert Downey Jr. plays Holmes in a very understated, detached way and so there is this strange flatness to the film - it never quite kicks off like you expect it to. A bit dissatisfying.