Robert Downey Jr. stars as "Sherlock Holmes", and we've got the new trailer to prove it!

December brings "Sherlock Holmes" to theaters, and the Robert Downey Jr./Jude Law flick looks awesome.  The action/comedy is being directed by Guy Ritchie ("Snatch") and opens on Christmas.  From the looks of this brand-new trailer, we all get one extra present to open this year.  Read on for the video, my gentle Examiner readers...

"Sherlock Holmes" seems like a perfect fit for the talents of Comedy Examiner's Office favorite Robert Downey, Jr. (if you haven't already seen "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang", do yourself a favor and go rent that movie tonight), and this new trailer for the film is even more kick-ass than the first.  Here, check it out:

Yeah, we'll be seeing (and reviewing) this when it comes out.  There aren't many comedies planned for the month of December, but this one (which, to be fair, looks to be equal parts action and comedy) may make up for that lack of ha-ha come Christmastime.  Be sure to keep your eye on your local theater's movie times starting in a month or so for showtimes and ticket sales: "Sherlock Holmes" is sure to be a popular flick (if it can wrestle away some of "Avatar"s audience). 

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