tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post2818162319247950824..comments2023-10-05T20:30:21.364-07:00Comments on Things That Don't Suck: SherlockBryce Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040954580033470664noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-63952244774589008962011-04-17T14:16:52.463-07:002011-04-17T14:16:52.463-07:00Cumberbatch is a bit too much of a prick for my ta...Cumberbatch is a bit too much of a prick for my tastes -- compare him to Downey, who's more likable as a playful smart-ass -- and the second episode is nowhere near as good as the first and the third, but overall the BBC series is pretty terrific.<br /><br />It's interesting to compare how Ritchie and the BBC present how Sherlock notices details. Ritchie slows down the action and has Downey list what he notices in voiceover, and the BBC plays it out in real time while text flashes on the screen. It's hard to decide which is better.<br /><br />It's funny how so many people have been taking sides, usually for the BBC and against Ritchie's Victorian Batman approach, but I'm thrilled that there are two entirely different but very entertaining takes on the character happening at the same time. Late 2011 is going to give us Ritchie's sequel and a second season from the BBC. It's a good time to be a Holmes fan.Craig D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02798473771333728151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-6540639803767539792011-01-14T13:29:10.070-08:002011-01-14T13:29:10.070-08:00@ Anthony: Seriously, When I thought of that I was...@ Anthony: Seriously, When I thought of that I was like what's reverse serendipity? Shitandipity?<br /><br />@ Budd: I'll check it out. <br /><br />@ le0pard13: I too am looking forward to the sequel, would have loved DDL as Moriarty, but the fact that Ritchie avoided flashy casting with Harris makes me think we're in for something special.<br /><br />@Jinx: Thanks Jinx. I think you might be pleasantly surprised with the movie. I know I was. Bit of a horror element to it too.Bryce Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040954580033470664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-76910013729099824272011-01-14T00:21:07.394-08:002011-01-14T00:21:07.394-08:00Excellent, Bryce. I generally just assume I'm ...Excellent, Bryce. I generally just assume I'm going to hate anything that isn't Jeremy Brett but I loved the new TV version. On the same principle I've avoided the movie but it was still really interesting to read your thoughts.Jinxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846009841300499536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-78878653464496627052011-01-13T13:17:18.374-08:002011-01-13T13:17:18.374-08:00Great look at both, Bryce. I very much enjoyed Rit...Great look at both, Bryce. I very much enjoyed Ritchie's film (and in its sequel) and what I've seen in the new British TV version. I look forward to what both will bring in the future. Thanks.le0pard13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09421175808461787862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-82847560536094125012011-01-13T10:40:28.319-08:002011-01-13T10:40:28.319-08:00you didn't care fore Sherlock Holmes in the 22...you didn't care fore Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd century. if you haven't heard of it you will have to google it.Buddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142269413009487783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-79331186218027566652011-01-13T10:13:20.024-08:002011-01-13T10:13:20.024-08:00The best thing about the update is that Watson wen...The best thing about the update is that Watson went from a veteran who saw action in Afghanistan to...a veteran who saw action in Afghanistan. The times, they are a-changin'.<br /><br />Anyway, everyone thinks I'm crazy when I talk about it, but the use of graphics (the text messages on screen are the smartest thing ever) both here and in Scott Pilgrim remind me of the Crank movies, of all things. It's really nice to see CG supplementing - rather than superseding - what's happening on screen.Anthony R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11627298079751608859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8121497265402071351.post-33900755151808125312011-01-13T09:47:13.540-08:002011-01-13T09:47:13.540-08:00It's a fantastic show. A piece of Moffat/Gatis...It's a fantastic show. A piece of Moffat/Gatiss inspiration.Chris David Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042114431864864898noreply@blogger.com