“Sherlock Holmes”
No trademark “My dear, Watson” in this vim-and- vigor, fisticuffs-and-explosions update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ace detective. Robert Downey Jr. is the decidedly disheveled deductor. Jude Law portrays Dr. John Watson. He’s got kick but nary a whisper of the sidekick to him. Rachel McAdams is pretty but unconvincing as Holmes’ love-nemesis. Mark Strong portrays Lord Blackwell. Guy Ritchie directs with more snap than the script has in this story about a well-connected ritual killer (Mark Strong) who — quite worrisome — returns from the dead. PG-13. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Lisa Kennedy
“An Education”
Director Lone Scherfig and vivacious newcomer Carey Mulligan are terrifically in sync in this adaptation of Lynn Barber’s memoir. A good thing. Because this triumphant coming-of-age story about 16-year-old Jenny’s relationship with older suitor David (Peter Sarsgaard) set in a London suburb in 1961 requires finesse. Alfred Molina and Cara Seymour are funny-sad as parents a little too willing to be conned. PG-13. 1 hour, 35 minutes. Lisa Kennedy
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