I was sure that fans would take exception when I announced that Ritchie's film only worked for me on an AU level, so I appreciate you (and other people) saying that the movie could be an AU take on Holmes canon. :-) And whether I believe that Downey Jr. is Holmes or not, he did turn out a great performance. He and Jude Law have amazing chemistry, and I could easily believe that they are equals, friends, and people who've spent a lot of time in each other's company.

It would be nice to see Rachel McAdams return for the sequel. And, like you, I'm really curious to see who will be playing Moriarty - if they do show his face. A part of me thinks it would be cool if they kept him shrouded in mystery. However, the rest of me is curious to see what he looks like and learn more about him.