First the movie. I love a mystery, love it! In this movie, we know the villain the entire time. But that isn't the point of the movie, here we get to know Sherlock in a new way. He isn't some genius who smugly lives among us. He is a troubled man who cannot help but be flooded by every sight, sound, smell, and sensation in his proximity. He doesn't enjoy it, he doesn't seek it out. In fact, he would prefer to dull it.
The other thing I loved about the movie were the unexpectedly deep emotional moments, like the moment when we believed Watson to be dead, or the moment when Watson's beloved confronts Holmes. I loved Holmes' love as well. She was great. It was another example of his imperfection. In some ways, it reminded me of Iron Man, not just because they shared a a leading man (and isn't he something), but also because the lead character is flawed. In some ways, deeply flawed and yet, his flaws are a part of his charm, his power, and his strength. In many ways, we are like Stark and Sherlock, our flaws are also are our strengths. Sherlock's strengths are his need for a challenge and his inability to turn off his powers of observation and his need to share his observations.
I also loved the soundtrack and will be checking it out very soon.
Now for the part of my post you have been waiting for, Man Vintets Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Excellent wine, it was part of a Christmas gift so I can't speak to price but I can't imagine it was much. Not much of an after-taste, nice and smooth.
I loved the way they left it open for a sequel. I am really looking forward to seeing the sequel.
By the way, if you haven't discovered Roger Ebert on Twitter, you really should follow him at @ebertchicago. Brilliant and funny.
