In the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes , directed by Guy Ritchie , detective Sherlock Holmes ( Robert Downey Jr. ) and Dr. John Watson (Jude Law) must stop the villainous Lord Henry Blackwood, an aristocrat who uses occult rituals and advanced science to attempt a takeover of the British government.
: For detailed critiques, visit Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb. In the 2009 film Sherlock Holmes , directed
: While Watson prepares to move out of 221B Baker Street to marry Mary Morstan, Holmes is visited by his former adversary and lover, Irene Adler. She asks him to find Reordan, but Holmes discovers she is secretly working for a mysterious employer. : For detailed critiques, visit Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb
: Irene reveals her employer was Professor Moriarty. While Holmes and Watson were focused on Blackwood, Moriarty used the chaos to steal a key radio-based component from Blackwood’s machinery, setting the stage for future conflicts. Official Streaming and Information : Irene reveals her employer was Professor Moriarty