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While watching typical cable television fare I stumbled on Cat City. I found the desert noir film to be visually stunning with great use of the Palm Springs location. The best way to describe Cat City is to say it's an intensely atmospheric piece. Director Brent Huff creates a gritty, compelling world thick with the air of venality, corruption and desperation.

Huff proves to have a distinct visual and directorial style. For the most part the actors deliver. Brian Dennehy as the grizzled detective shines. It's refreshing to see Rebecca Pidgeon stand out in a film that is not written and directed by her husband, David Mamet. Julian Sands pulls off the hapless rogue to the tee.

Cat City gets well deserved kudo's from me.

As a fan of Guy Richie I was not disappointed. Mr. Richie has a great visceral eye and the production value was top notch. The lighting and the costumes were also first rate. Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law were outstanding with great chemistry while I thought Rachel McAdams was miscast. Nothing against Ms. McAdams but she is simply too young to be believable in the part. Mark Strong was fabulous as the protagonist.

The pacing was a little slow at times but all in all it kept my interest. The ending was especially pleasing as Sherlock Holmes tied out all the loose ends. The great sound design also added greatly to the experience.

It would be great if Guy Richie would do a series of Sherlock Holmes films.