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It
was my second time I watched the movies about Sherlock Holmes.
However, the first time I watched Sherlock Holmes, I fell asleep
before it finished. For this time, I was able to finish Sherlock
Holmes: A Game of Shadows until the end.
Sherlock Holmes movies are quite interesting, especially the special effects and the way Sherlock Holmes did his actions. Most of the time, when it reached the suspense parts, the time would be slowed down to visualize the detailed effects of the actions. For example, when a bullet was shot, the small bullet became the center of attention at that time that it would slowly hit one of the trunks. The effects of the cracks was amusing! Besides, it was usual for Sherlock Holmes to whisper to himself, particularly when he was fighting with others. He had a very thoughtful mind which he really made use of it everywhere and every time.
For me, my first perception on Sherlock Holmes when I first heard about his detective stories is he was a smart-looking guy. Well, that was visualized in a comic, The Boscombe Valley Mystery. However, I was flabbergasted to see that the movie was totally contradict from my perceptions. He usually looked untidy, which maybe caused by the presence of some scars on his face. At first, I was confused. Then, after I watched the Sherlock Holmes 1, I got to know that he was good at wrestling, and he even liked it! Yet, I am sure that it was a very important skills when someone had to solve crimes and mysteries. He or she should be prepared to fight with the criminals.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was an investigating story about a missing brother of a fortune teller. Sherlock Holmes found a letter that was addressed to the fortune teller, Simza. He tried to solve the mystery until he actually arrived at Switzerland from London. Eventually, after some investigations, Sherlock Holmes succeed to find that Simza's brother had already undergone a plastic surgery which totally changed his original face. However, Simza managed to recognize him as a family. Unfortunately, his brother was involved in a syndicate to cause the world war as a sharp shooter. However, he was sadly killed as soon as Simza tried to persuade his brother to leave the crime. Sherlock Holmes was also injured seriously as he was caught by one of the criminal that threated him to tell a secret of the telegram he sent. Even though the mission to save Simza's brother failed, but at least they victoriously managed to prevent the world war that might cause the nations to fight among themselves. The same goes in the chess game, sometimes we have to sacrifice the Queen in order to protect the King.
Dr Watson, Sherlock Holmes' best friend really showed a good sacrifice to maintain their friendship. Dr Watson had just married at that time when suddenly there was a threat on him while he was enjoying his first honeymoon. At first, they quarreled as Dr Watson felt that Sherlock Holmes was the one who brought him into trouble. It became worse as Sherlock Holmes pushed Mrs Watson out of the train into a river. Fortunately, he timed the moment perfectly that his brother saved Mrs Watson from being drowned. After some time, Dr Watson began to realize that he should help Sherlock Holmes to solve the problem. After all, they were good friends. Although he had to sacrifice his honeymoon, he did not regret it.
Sherlock Holmes movies are quite interesting, especially the special effects and the way Sherlock Holmes did his actions. Most of the time, when it reached the suspense parts, the time would be slowed down to visualize the detailed effects of the actions. For example, when a bullet was shot, the small bullet became the center of attention at that time that it would slowly hit one of the trunks. The effects of the cracks was amusing! Besides, it was usual for Sherlock Holmes to whisper to himself, particularly when he was fighting with others. He had a very thoughtful mind which he really made use of it everywhere and every time.
For me, my first perception on Sherlock Holmes when I first heard about his detective stories is he was a smart-looking guy. Well, that was visualized in a comic, The Boscombe Valley Mystery. However, I was flabbergasted to see that the movie was totally contradict from my perceptions. He usually looked untidy, which maybe caused by the presence of some scars on his face. At first, I was confused. Then, after I watched the Sherlock Holmes 1, I got to know that he was good at wrestling, and he even liked it! Yet, I am sure that it was a very important skills when someone had to solve crimes and mysteries. He or she should be prepared to fight with the criminals.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was an investigating story about a missing brother of a fortune teller. Sherlock Holmes found a letter that was addressed to the fortune teller, Simza. He tried to solve the mystery until he actually arrived at Switzerland from London. Eventually, after some investigations, Sherlock Holmes succeed to find that Simza's brother had already undergone a plastic surgery which totally changed his original face. However, Simza managed to recognize him as a family. Unfortunately, his brother was involved in a syndicate to cause the world war as a sharp shooter. However, he was sadly killed as soon as Simza tried to persuade his brother to leave the crime. Sherlock Holmes was also injured seriously as he was caught by one of the criminal that threated him to tell a secret of the telegram he sent. Even though the mission to save Simza's brother failed, but at least they victoriously managed to prevent the world war that might cause the nations to fight among themselves. The same goes in the chess game, sometimes we have to sacrifice the Queen in order to protect the King.
Dr Watson, Sherlock Holmes' best friend really showed a good sacrifice to maintain their friendship. Dr Watson had just married at that time when suddenly there was a threat on him while he was enjoying his first honeymoon. At first, they quarreled as Dr Watson felt that Sherlock Holmes was the one who brought him into trouble. It became worse as Sherlock Holmes pushed Mrs Watson out of the train into a river. Fortunately, he timed the moment perfectly that his brother saved Mrs Watson from being drowned. After some time, Dr Watson began to realize that he should help Sherlock Holmes to solve the problem. After all, they were good friends. Although he had to sacrifice his honeymoon, he did not regret it.
To
conclude, Sherlock Holmes movies is a full action movies, though not
too violent. For my opinion, it can be a good movie for the adults
and youths to think creatively to solve something, just like Sherlock
Holmes. Although his appearance not seemed to be smart, but his mind
was incredible. Maybe he could be better in appearance for other
movies.
Words I learned:
- Verge
Meaning: approach something closely; be similar or close to something
Eg: My mother verged me during my birthday celebration. - Petulant
Meaning: Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Eg: The petulant man is disliked by most of his family members. - Narcissism
Meaning: Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance; egoism
Eg: His narcissism never prevent the young lady to try to approach him.
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