Comments on: Review: Sherlock Holmes

By: Brennan

Brennan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:54:42 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I was skeptical at first about the actors, but from the very start the movie sucked me in. I think that RDJ and Law had more chemistry than a lot of the chick flicks lately, which is odd but compelling. The movie was a little long but the extra time was awesome. However, I agree with what’s been said before: the mystery was amazing until the symbol/map key was introduced. I recently watched Angels and Demons and it’s the same thing! I am a House, M.D. fan as well, and its evident that House was based off a Sherlock Holmes character, finding secrets in the smallest of things, being a social outcast, thinking less of the general man, etc. Overall the movie was excellent to those who don’t have experience with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s actual writings.

By: george naing

george naing — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:26:13 +0000

I am really sad that Holmes was turned into Bond, Bourne etc. I think characters mis-match.

This Holmes could not even match Columbo.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:10:40 +0000

I agree with you on many levels regarding my overall reaction to the movie. I had really been looking forward to watching this movie after reading many Sherlock Holmes stories in a class I took a few semesters ago. I was more interested in the actual crime-solving aspects of the film but found myself completely engrossed in every aspect.

As you mentioned, Robert Downey Jr. portrays a character and not just Robert Downey, Jr. with a different costume. I feel there are far too many actors who play similar roles again and again because it’s commonplace for them; I love when actors aren’t afraid to try something new, different and exciting. Of course, this always runs the risk of the audience not believing the actor can pull off that role, but Downey does such an amazing job at portraying Holmes that he doesn’t have to worry.

As for the ‘cult’ motif, I believe it has to do with keeping the movie in current times. Yes, these concepts were very common during the time. However, society now, particularly the ‘tween’ generation, has taken a sudden interest in vampires and witchcraft. I feel the use of black magic was placed into this movie with just the right amount of realism compared to an amount that will keep the interest of the younger generation.

By: Caroline Porter

Caroline Porter — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:38:16 +0000

As a fan of the Sherlock Holmes series, I wasn’t quite sure how I’d feel about this movie going into it. However, I agreed that Robert Downey, Jr. was an absolutely marvelous Holmes and that Jude Law played Watson quite well. One of my favorite parts (because usually RDJ and Law annoy me) was that I was able to forget who was playing the characters and really focus on their portrayal and getting inside their heads.

Meanwhile, the inner House, M.D. fan inside me was pleased, as well; House and Wilson are perfect models of these two legendary characters and RDJ and Law’s portrayals reminded me of this even more.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:34:49 +0000

I have heard of it, and yes, there is a pentagram Trope called “Connect the Deaths” that list a number of examples in comics, novels, films and TV where the killer is discovered by placing a symbol over a map to correspond with the location of the deaths.

By: Lily

Lily — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:10:20 +0000

Ever heard of TV Tropes Rodney? The title is misleading, as it has now branched out into other types of media. The names they put to things are pretty catchy (that thing where protagonists have to do an insanely risky and unlikely thing to save the day is called “Crossing The Streams”).

Just reccommending.

By: jim

jim — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:22:12 +0000

what was this…. batman movie or spider man….. they have killed sherlock holmes……. i was expecting so much…. killed my image of sherlock holmes………

By: David

David — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:55:04 +0000

I too really enjoyed this movie. In fact, Avatar was awesome and an amazing cinematic feat, but I actually enjoyed Sherlock Holmes more. Maybe that’s partly because I’ve always been a fan of the Sherlock Holmes character (reading the stories and listening to the old time radio program as a child), and also because I’ve always enjoyed period pieces like this. Everything that you said that was good about this movie was spot on. When I first heard that RBJ was playing Sherlock and saw the first screen shots, I’ll admit I was a little skeptical. While a truly unique take on Sherlock Holmes, they stayed true to the essence of the character. It’s true that the ending was a bit too cliche; I was having so much fun, however, that I didn’t notice.

By: Chick 1

Chick 1 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:52:47 +0000

Definitely has its weaknesses but still a fun ride. Agree that Downey & Law have great chemistry. And from the female perspective, paying to watch those 2 for a couple of hours is a no-brainer.

By: anthony chobot

anthony chobot — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:36:56 +0000

it was awsome cant wait for number dos with brad pitt