The focus is naturally on the inimitable Robert Downey Jr., who peaked in 2012. In addition to his charming appearance, the talented actor attracts with recklessness and adventurism - qualities that are part of his character in real life.
As it should be, the adventurer and rogue Holmes is accompanied by a supporter of traditional values Watson, he is also a handsome and solid artist Jude Law.
Mark Strong was replaced by the son of the famous Richard Harris, Jared. Professor Moriarty came out of him exactly as Conan Doyle described him. Perhaps Harris just a little lacked the "positive" charm inherent in any strong anti-hero, but his professor was a real, stern one.
The sequel to "Sherlock Holmes" turned out to be more intellectual than the first part, but somewhat harder to perceive. In the 2009 film, the action scenes created the atmosphere of a comedy action movie, but here they are often lost in a deep detective story.