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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

…t consulting detective; Jude Law as Dr. John Watson; and Rachel 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: Sher… Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Action Flick Chick

…gs 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 newcomer Madam Simza (Noomi Rapace) race to stop Moriarty from exploding anything else. Sherlock Holmes: A Game… Continue reading →

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Sherlock Holmes (2009) with Incapacitation Lessons

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Action Flick Chick

…ficently well and have a great chemistry on screen. Well done, fellas! And Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) gives us a strong bad girl heroine, a romantic interest for Holmes who’s the only person to have ever beaten him (“Twice!”) – straight out of the original Arthur Conan Doyle stories. The story this time around is that Holmes is trying to get to the bottom of some mysterious happenings and murders involving Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong) and his cu… 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

…n Salt! She is my pick 🙂 StruggleMuzic: Sherlock Holmes [Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler] maldevane: For me though, it was all about Isabelle in Predators. Believably tough, lean, and mean. #likesitrough sirlarryfleming: I am split between @MillaJovovich and Angelina Jolie (2010 movie heroines kicked the most butt) Action Flick Chick (@ActionChick): Which movie heroines are you most eager to watch kick ass in 2011? ComicsPeriod: Which are showing up… Continue reading →

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Fanhattan Recap Recap 12-1-12!

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Action Flick Chick

…gs of the last two weeks, with the murderous Pillowhead and the mention of Irene Adler, Holmes’ longtime lover/rival. We don’t get anything as tasty as that, though we do get Alfredo the ex-car thief, who is as gentle-voiced and zen as he is hat-wearing. (continue reading) Blockbuster Summer of ’95 Summer Blockbusters: films released in the summer, often massive in scope and budget, whose intent is to entertain as many people as possible. The gran… Continue reading →

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