Sherlock Holmes TV and Movie Adaptations
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Sherlock Holmes TV and Movie Adaptations
In my case, I've sporadically seen some of the Jeremy Brett ones, but obviously my generation is more associated with the Guy Ritchie movies and the current BBC series. I liked the performances of Downey Jr. and Cumberbatch alike, both Law and Freeman fitting their Watson according to the tone of their respective adaptations (a kind of comic relief role, at times). I'm very open with the subject of adaptations: the important thing is to keep the spirit of the novels and their characters. I really liked Sherlock Holmes from Guy Ritchie, particularly the way the Victorian atmosphere was handled, even if there were too many "action" moments (also a consequence of the demands of modern audiences), although its "original" plot was fine; I also loved Hans Zimmer's score. The BBC series Sherlock and its modern approach also seemed appropriate enought, some episodes in particular (A Scandal in Belgravia and The Reichenbach Fall) among the best I've seen. I've also seen some episodes of Elementary: it's not bad for the classical 24-episode plus "mystery of the week" format, and it's worth a shot switching certain characters' genders for a change.
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I love the Guy Ritchie films and the BBC series: the pairing of RDJ/Jude Law and Cumberbatch/Freeman work so well in both cases. The Guy Ritchie films are obviously more in keeping with the original Victorian period of the novels; but I do love the modernisation of the BBC version and the often subtle inclusion (usually with a twist) of many of the less well-known stories.
I like the premise of Elementary: the gender-switching is certainly an interesting take, and their approach to Moriarty and Adler was very clever, but it didn't pull me in the way the BBC's Sherlock did.
Sherlock's soundtrack has some powerful tracks (particularly the sweeping "Sherlocked") but Hans Zimmer's theme to Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes is amazing!
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As for BBC's Sherlock, I really enjoy the modern take on the series. Benedict Cumberbatch delivers each line perfectly, but I bet there's a reel around with all the mistakes that have been made and they're more than likely hilarious. I have seen the show multiple times and yes it can get a bit dramatic at times, but that's what I love especially with the dynamic between Sherlock and John. I have seen every season, including the special The Abominable Bride and I, am looking forward to the next season when it comes out. Hopefully, fans calm down a little bit because if Martin Freeman has his way, it might not happen https://hellogiggles.com/news/sherlock- ... n-anymore/.
Personally, I refuse to watch Elementary. Changing the gender of Watson just seems to add a plot device that makes the stories have a different feel. I understand wanting to have more women involved, but it would have been better if they had a similar thing going with a medical examiner or something else to that effect. Of course, if someone wants to watch it that's fine with me.
Has anyone seen Disney's The Great Mouse Detective? I really enjoyed it as a kid and still enjoy watching it as an adult. Having the villain played by the late Vincent Price and giving him a singing number makes it even better. If you haven't seen this movie adaptation, I recommend that you watch the 1986 trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aEr0kOQNU.
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According to RDJ, the third one still stands. It's still rumored that it will be released before the end of the decade, but who knows...Honeybeetle wrote: ↑19 Mar 2018, 20:05 I really wish we'd gotten more of the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movies, they were such fun.
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The real gem is the BBC show. I can't conceive of any version better than that one. Anything that's not directly related to the storyline (and a lot that is) is a reference to the books, basically. And it's a million times better if you've read the books beforehand. I find new references every time I watch it ("Hey, that quote's from The Yellow Face!" "He does that in The Blue Carbuncle!"). It's amazing - the writers are truly geniuses.
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The Great Mouse Detective, gosh, did I obsess over this as a kid!! I just wanted a Basil for myself!holsam_87 wrote: ↑19 Mar 2018, 21:43 Has anyone seen Disney's The Great Mouse Detective? I really enjoyed it as a kid and still enjoy watching it as an adult. Having the villain played by the late Vincent Price and giving him a singing number makes it even better. If you haven't seen this movie adaptation, I recommend that you watch the 1986 trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aEr0kOQNU.
I've only seen Sherlock from the 1950s, which I've always liked because it's all I've ever known. I've said I would watch the others, butI haven't. I must, I will.
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Great Mouse Detective is a really underrated Disney movie. If anyone has Spotify, look up the songs performed by Vincent Price in the movie - "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind" in particular. Price is clearly having fun playing Professor Ratigan.TaaraLynn wrote: ↑18 Jul 2018, 16:47The Great Mouse Detective, gosh, did I obsess over this as a kid!! I just wanted a Basil for myself!holsam_87 wrote: ↑19 Mar 2018, 21:43 Has anyone seen Disney's The Great Mouse Detective? I really enjoyed it as a kid and still enjoy watching it as an adult. Having the villain played by the late Vincent Price and giving him a singing number makes it even better. If you haven't seen this movie adaptation, I recommend that you watch the 1986 trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aEr0kOQNU.
I've only seen Sherlock from the 1950s, which I've always liked because it's all I've ever known. I've said I would watch the others, butI haven't. I must, I will.
The Jeremy Brett series is my favorite; he looks so much like the original Sidney Paget drawings it is eerie, the way he physically acts emphasizing Holmes' physical skills as a skilled boxer as well as how he would push himself while solving cases, and how Holmes relates to Watson,especially how Holmes did care about Watson more as time went on. The sets and costumes are also beautiful.