Dr. Watson '09
The cerebral and celibate (old meaning) hero of this film is Dr. John Watson, a reflection of Dr. Conan Doyle. Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary. Genres: Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Mystery Release Date: December 25th, 2009 (wide) Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution Produced in: United States Actors: Robert Downey Jr. ... Sherlock Holmes Jude Law ... Dr. John Watson Rachel McAdams ... Irene Adler Mark Strong ... Blackwood Eddie Marsan ... Inspector Lestrade Kelly Reilly ... Mary Directed by: Guy Ritchie ++++...