The core of the film's success lies in the "fantastic dynamic" between Downey Jr. and Jude Law. Unlike previous adaptations that portrayed Watson as a bumbling sidekick, Law’s Watson is a "much sharper character" and a stalwart comrade who frequently laps the film’s villains in screen presence.
The 1080p release includes several "watchable special features": "SHERLOCK HOLMES" (2009) Review - lmoore66 Sherlock.Holmes.2009.1080p.BluRay.H264.AAC-RARB...
“Holmes and Watson have a fantastic dynamic thanks to the casting and I'm a fan of the somewhat unconventional score.” Reddit · r/movies · 5 years ago The core of the film's success lies in