The film received predominantly mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences alike:
: Carries a 7.4/10 rating based on over 450,000 user reviews. Key Highlights
: Assigned a weighted average score of 48 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) is generally regarded as a high-energy, action-packed sequel that thrives on the electric chemistry between its leads, though some critics felt it traded the first film's mystery for spectacle.
: Holds a 60% "Fresh" critic score and a 77% audience score.