Eva Mendes Pictures: Eva Mendes arrives on the the New York premiere of "Sherlock Holmes" held at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on December 17, 2009 in New York City.
Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly will play Watson's love interest, Mary.
"Sherlock Holmes" opens in theaters nationwide on December 25.
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