A character who happens to be called Sherlock Holmes, a character who happens to be called Dr Watson and a man who happens to be allowed to direct films have once again stumbled together in a sequel to the least faithful adaptation of all time. Still, it’s not as bad as the last one. Quite.

“Elementary, my dear Watson!” – probably all of you right now. NO! Sherlock Holmes never said that. Let it go, people.

And they’re RUBBISH

*nerdgasm*

Assemble! No, you all need to bunch in a bit – Bruce, can you stand at the back? Don’t look straight at the camera, Tony…

Quoth the raven: `Nevermore!’

Take a deep breath and prepare yourself for an exhaustive year of EPIC action films. 2012 is the official year of explosive sequels, daring superheroes and hardcore fairy tales. Just make sure you have an oxygen tank nearby.

Game of Shadows finally Holmes to light

And it’s… it’s pretty darn cool, to be fair.

If you got the reference, award yourself one syringe of the 8% solution.