Author Topic: New Sherlock Holmes Movie (Read 25051 times)

Prof.Witchheimer · « **on:** July 17, 2009, 04:35:26 AM »

This isn't the Holmes you’ve ever seen before

http://sherlock-holmes-trailer.blogspot.com/

Helen · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2009, 05:08:03 AM »

Thanks Prof for the heads up.

This will be an excellent movie to watch when it's released.

Helen

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:51:31 AM »

I'm a big fan of Robert Downey Jr, especially after the Iron Man movie, but I'm not sure if I can see Holmes as an all-action martial artist

At least his English accent appears to be pretty good and Guy Ritchie seems to have given us an authentic, gritty Victorian London.
I'll almost certainly go and see it though and try and keep an open mind. After all, a new Sherlock Holmes film is definitely needed and things definitely look promising.

Lets hope it's a good one

JollyBob · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2009, 12:07:37 PM »

This has so much potential. Unfortunately for bad as well as good.

Pros: Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes, excellent looking production values.

Cons: Jude Law, Guy Ritchie.

So far the good is winning, and the trailer does look like it'll be fun, but I'm keping my fingers crossed all the same.

dodge · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2009, 12:30:38 PM »

I think I might like that quite a bit,

nice twist on the usual persona usually shown

squilverine · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2009, 06:19:13 PM »

This is good news indeed, I am looking forward to going to see this, it's just a shame we have to wait so long for the release

Chairface · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2009, 06:23:40 PM »

I am really looking forward to this movie! Although I must say that I really enjoyed Rupert Everet (sp?) as Holmes in the latest tv movie. It would be nice to have more with him.

Mad Carew Snr · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:45:31 PM »

Quote from: JollyBob on July 17, 2009, 12:07:37 PM

Pros: Downey Jr, Sherlock Holmes, excellent looking production values.

Cons: Jude Law, Guy Ritchie.

Have to agree with the Jolly man here
Downey Jr

Jude Law

Guy Ritchie

Hawkeye · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2009, 08:40:49 PM »

I have to say, I quite like this interpretation of Holmes. A lot of TV/Movie interpretations tend to focus on the character as nothing but an intellectual genius, but the novels and stories clearly depict him as also being a man of action. He is skilled with disguises, is a crack-shot with a pistol (even though he normally tells Watson to bring his pistol, rather than carrying his own), and is also an accomplished stick-fighter, fencer, and pugilist. Watson, in A Study in Scarlet (the first novel in the series), makes a list of Holmes's strengths and weaknesses, some of which are listed here:

Chemistry. -- Profound. 8. Anatomy. -- Accurate, but unsystematic. 9. Sensational Literature. -- Immense. He appears to know every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century. 10. Plays the violin well. 11. Is an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman. 12. Has a good practical knowledge of British law.

I don't know whether it is the intention or not, but the new movie seems to be going back to the orignial source material, or, at least, using parts of it that most movies and TV series tend to ignore. The Holmes of the stories is not afraid to get his hands dirty, and to weigh in when needed, and the trailer indicates that at least this aspect of the character seems to be handled well.

Should be good!

fastolfrus · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:28:13 PM »

We saw the trailer tonight whilst waiting for the Harry Potter film and all agreed that it looks very good, and will be tempted to go and see it when it's out.

Major Weenie · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:00:55 AM »

Oh my,
Here's a link to the 'spare bedroom' constructed by one of The Bengal Club's founding members.

http://221bbakerstreetla.com/

And, sometimes it's best not to mention 'The New Sherlock Holmes Movie' to Colonel Winky.

Hammers · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2009, 10:22:23 PM »

Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on July 17, 2009, 04:35:26 AM

This isn't the Holmes you’ve ever seen before

http://sherlock-holmes-trailer.blogspot.com/

I am sorry, however great an actor Downey Jr. is, that look is simply wrong and wont do for Sherlock Holmes.

Plynkes · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2009, 11:52:55 PM »

Who goes to the pictures on Christmas Day? Are they even open?

Quote from: Hammers on July 18, 2009, 10:22:23 PM

I am sorry ... that look is simply wrong and wont do for Sherlock Holmes.

I dunno, kind of looks more like he might be an opium addict than other big screen portrayals I've seen.

Dolmot · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2009, 12:18:31 AM »

Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on July 17, 2009, 04:35:26 AM

This isn't the Holmes you’ve ever seen before

It's the Holmes I'm never going to see.

Pentaro · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:41:55 AM »

I agree with Hawkeye. The only thing that scares me about this film is Guy Ritchie. What's wrong with Jude Law?

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