The script opens on a sweeping shot of London in 1890. The city is bustling with people, and we see Sherlock Holmes (Jude Law) in action, using his extraordinary abilities to solve a case. The story then shifts to 221B Baker Street, where Holmes lives with his trusted friend, Dr. John Watson (Paul Bettany).
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