New Sherlock Holmes Movie

[Prof.Witchheimer]

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

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

[Helen]

Thanks Prof for the heads up.

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

Helen

[Gluteus Maximus]

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]

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]

I think I might like that quite a bit,

nice twist on the usual persona usually shown

[squilverine]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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]

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

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

[Pentaro]

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