Robert Downey Jr. as a Sherlock Holmes seems to be a success in the U.S. – the film received almost $ 25 million on Christmas Day.
Film fans flocked to the cinema to see the film by Guy Ritchie in more than 3,600 rooms, giving the British director his best opening day ever.
Looking around the world as it could be this Christmas turkey, Sherlock Holmes came and blew up all the low expectations, showing that when the character fits, Robert Downey Jr. delivers. For director Guy Ritchie, this should be considered a triumph in the wake of failures that has left in its wake, for Jude Law really a surprise that a real success after the avalanche of ridicule that was persecuted during the past years, and for the relief of Joel Silver is back massive success in what you do best, make big splashy movies that look impressive and deliver great action set pieces of action.
Holmes comments ranging from “horrible” and “fun” and, indeed, the risk was there, making an iconic character in one deductive genius like Indiana Holmes, but thankfully this risk has paid off with the result that a new franchise seems to be born. Never underestimate the power of escapism. At this time of year, with a decade of tension just behind us, what more can you ask?