This version departs from the "pipe and cap" trope, focusing on Holmes's deductive skills as a weapon and his ability to navigate both high society and the underworld. Filming Locations: While set in London, the team used historic sites in Manchester to capture authentic Victorian docks and streets. Reception and Content Concerns Box Office: The film was a major commercial success, grossing over $524 million worldwide and becoming the 8th highest-grossing film of 2009. Critical Response: Reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
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"I know. But where else? It's not on anything we have." This version departs from the "pipe and cap"