By now you’ve probably seen the trailer for the movie Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as his trusty sidekick Watson. Of course, movie adaptations usually take certain liberties, but I must say that the Holmes I’ve seen in the promos bears little resemblance to the tweedy detective of stories like “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” and others. Explosions, action, lusty ladies, swordfights, and a Watson who’s not portly? This is truly a whole new Holmes world.
I am looking forward to seeing the movie and will probably enjoy it–I’ve learned that it’s best to leave my “it’s not like the book” sentiments at home. After all, when the movie theater empties, we still have the stories to go home to.
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Posted on 23 December, 2009
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I’ve been thinking about this. Doyle described Holmes as an expert at singlestick, boxing and swordsmanship with knowledge and experience in martial arts.
So, I think that an action hero Holmes, while jarring, is not entirely non-canonical.
I’m going on Friday. :)
December 23rd, 2009 12:55 pm
You’re right–there’s more to Holmes than the tweed jacket and pipe.
Did you see the movie? What did you think?
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January 4th, 2010 8:45 pm