BEIJING, Dec. 29  -- 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.

Production Status:	Released
Genres:	Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Mystery
Running Time:	2 hr. 9 min.
Release Date:	December 25th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for thematic material including violence, disturbing images and a scene of suggestive material.
Distributors:	Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Production Co.:	Wigram Productions, Lin Pictures, Silver Pictures
Studios:	Warner Bros. Pictures
Financiers:	Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment
Filming Locations:	London, England, United Kingdom London, England
Produced in:	United States

(Source: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)