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Sherlock Holmes (2009) – Not Your Father’s World’s Greatest Detective (Movie Chicks on Action Flicks)

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Llama Mama

…l McAdams as Irene Adler, the only person to have ever outwitted the great Sherlock Holmes. Site: Action Flick Chick Post: Sherlock Holmes (2009) with Incapacitation Lessons by Action Flick Chick: “I really didn’t know what was going on or how it would all turn out, and that was very refreshing. Sherlock Holmes is an all around excellent film, and a must-see.” Site: Film Gurl Post: Sherlock Holmes by Film Gurl: “…In all honesty, I was expecting to… Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes (2009) with Incapacitation Lessons

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Action Flick Chick

…se continue the incapacitation lesson, Mr. Holmes! The legendary detective Sherlock Holmes is brought to life on the big screen by Robert Downey, Jr., in the film Sherlock Holmes, and let me start by saying that Downey is downright phenomenal. Downey knows how to deliver his witty lines with just the right amount of speed and character to let you discover the funny and slightly crazy side of Sherlock Holmes. His partner in crime solving is the ver… Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Action Flick Chick

…efore Holmes does, which is near impossible. The second installment of the Sherlock Holmes film series brings back the main characters Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr), Watson (Jude Law), Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), and Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). This time we find the brilliant Holmes having spent a huge chunk of time tracking the machinations of the equally brilliant but super evil Moriarty. After an explosion or two, Holms, Watson, and newco… Continue reading →

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Coming Attraction: Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Action Flick Chick

Guy Ritchie directs the action adventure film Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character whose stories started off as novels and short stories created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Robert Downey, Jr. plays Holmes with his counterpart Watson being played by Jude Law. Rachel McAdams also plays a part making this film a dentist’s nightmare with all the eye candy present. Holmes and Watson get into all kinds of wacky British shenanigans w… Continue reading →

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Coming Attraction Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Action Flick Chick

…s gift for everyone is the return of Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr) in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows! Joined by his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), these two crazy geniuses try to take down a big bad baddie, Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris). I loved their witty banter and slow motion action in the first one, so I’m pumped as crap! Look for it in theaters December 16, 2011! This is the Action Flick Chick, and you’ve just been kick… Continue reading →

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11 Movies I Recommend From 2022 in a List I Can Call Whatever I Want Because This is My Website and I Am the Boss, Part 2

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Action Flick Chick

…charms the bajeezus outta audiences as the titular Enola Holmes, sister to Sherlock Holmes’ (Henry Cavill) in this teen sleuth sequel. Enola’s smart, independent, charmingly odd and impressively skilled- but, unlike too many other protagonists, she’s not so skilled that she can do it all. She fails, often, and fumbles and stumbles through things sometimes much as a real person would, having to think on her feet when plans go to shit. Plus, Enola H… Continue reading →

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Ass-Kicking Action Flick Chicks of 2010! Plus YOUR 2010 Faves and 2011 Picks!

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Action Flick Chick

…for longer than a cameo? Jason D Sousley: Noomi Rapace, she is in the new Sherlock Holmes movie. Tina Kraft Purnell: ‎”Nevermom!” Sue-Ann Cooper: The Sucker Punch ladies, can’t wait to see them in action! And Jenn, there’s no shame in liking Alice, it may be way over the top but she still kicks ass. screamtweets: (@zoesaldana in COLUMBIANA) urabore: Looking forward to a Bad Ass Action Chick flick. Kind of a cross between Catwoman and the Power Pu… Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Review!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Action Flick Chick

…es victorious seemingly by virtue of being Batman. If you’ve seen Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows you may recall that Holmes spends a lot of the film getting his ass handed to him by Moriarty. In the film’s climax, however, it’s revealed that all of this was part of Holmes’ greater plan to destroy Moriarty from within, using his own overconfidence against him. It’s a supremely satisfying moment, one that does not exist within The Dark Knight Rise… Continue reading →

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