Шерлок Холмс: Игра на сенки / Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows - Question? Which franchise of Mr. Downey Jr. is the better one - Iron Man or Sherlock Holmes? Answer - the British-infused one of course. Two years after bringing to the world, their XXI-century incarnation of the most renowned British detective out there, Guy Ritchie and his leading actor are back with a bang. The second instalment offers a broader scope, terrific action and most of all - a great villain. Yes, Professor James Moriarty is revealed as the film starts but his maliciousness is displayed as early as "that" scene in the restaurant. Moriarty, in the role the excellent Jared Harris, and his schemes are not only a match for the skills of Holmes but also challenge him in an entertaining way, which is transferred immediately to the audience. Speaking of Holmes, Downey Jr. continues to relish in the leading role, supported with ease by Jude Law as Doctor Watson. The chemistry between the two actors is just perfect, boosted by the ever sharp dialogue. This time around, the detective adventures are joined by Noomi Rapace in her first major role after the Millennium trilogy made her a global star. She, together with Stephen Fry (as the other Holmes) suit immaculately to the story. In addition, the direction is more-or-less flawless, while the sets are astonishing (the Opera scene / The wood chase / The Swiss chalet are among the most remarkable for the year). At the same time, the music of Hans Zimmer elevates the movie with a star or two. If Tintin and Indiana Jones are your cup of Christmas punch, this game of shadows is definitely worth the play! (Alexandra) **** 1/2
Котаракът в чизми / Puss in Boots - Indisputably, Puss is among the best characters that the Shrek universe has delivered to the world and therefore a film about the cutest and simultaneously the most dangerous cat is always welcome. Thus, though not perfect, the latest Dreamworks animation succeeds in presenting an enjoyable origin story for the Banderas character. Speaking of Banderas, the most significant disadvantage for all Bulgarians is the fact that we are deprived of his voice, which is a major crime against cinema. Anyway, putting that aside (the motives behind dubbing the film are obvious), Puss continues to be an ace and he could easily rank among the coolest characters out there - just pay attention to how he drinks his milk and courts the female cats. At the same time, Kitty Softpaws, as his partner in crime, is interesting but needs more focus, while Humpty Alexander Dumpty is curious but may be too odd for younger viewers. The biggest flaw, however, can be found in the story and the quest for the magic beans, which just shows that the authors failed to let their imaginations fly. The detailed animation, the richness of the backgrounds, so typical for Pixar and even Disney are just lacking. Still, a second instalment has the chance to put Puss in an adventure worthy of his magnitude. Bring it on! (Forum Film) *** 1/2
The ratings:
***** Perfect
**** Unmissable
*** Fine (just give it a try)
** So-so (for genre aficionados only)
* Stay away
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