tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076471470585210140.post4631403645950970606..comments2024-03-03T22:40:39.761-05:00Comments on How To Watch A Movie: The Sherlock Holmes of Today - Part ISarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08901639281043602191noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076471470585210140.post-66601344407975722372013-05-23T20:27:35.122-04:002013-05-23T20:27:35.122-04:00Yeah, the interplay between Holmes and Watson in t...Yeah, the interplay between Holmes and Watson in these is totally the best part.<br /><br />I saw the pilot of <i>Sherlock</i> and really liked it, so I just need to get the rest and watch them. I found the pilot fascinating and awesome :-DHamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076471470585210140.post-15747290900635522812013-05-18T19:08:57.394-04:002013-05-18T19:08:57.394-04:00Ah well that makes sense, and you're right, th...Ah well that makes sense, and you're right, the first mystery would be pretty hard to deduce yourself! It annoys me when information is held back too, I just never bothered with trying to figure out the mysteries in these. My enjoyment came more from Holmes and Watson's (mostly Watson's) characters and the way they play off each other and their bantering and such. But the mysteries in BBC's Sherlock are so brilliant, and they don't keep information from you either, and because I have those to watch, it doesn't really bother me that the RDJ movies don't do the mysteries as well.<br /><br />Anyway, I totally see what you mean (and you should totally watch Sherlock, I bet you'd like it) and you got a rambly comment in return! And yeah, his disguises are pretty awful and funny. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901639281043602191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076471470585210140.post-55998551166266124672013-05-18T15:19:00.680-04:002013-05-18T15:19:00.680-04:00Okay, I've finally had a moment to revisit thi...Okay, I've finally had a moment to revisit this post, now that I've seen these. And I have to say I disagree that the second wasn't as good as the first. I actually thought it was a bit better, as the plot was more focused and the mystery elements worked better. <br /><br />But I'm weirdly picky about mysteries -- I insist that no vital info be withheld from the narrator and reader, but I get disappointed if I figure out the answer before it's revealed. Which is a tricky balance, I admit. In the first movie, we didn't get all the clues (Homes wiping his finger over a bathtub -- how the heck am I supposed to know what that means??? In the books, he woulda mentioned to Watson that he detected some substance or other, but not told us what that substance was good for, still giving me the option to go google it or something). In the second, we get all the necessary data, and I was much happier.<br /><br />Okay, sorry for the really long and rambly comment. Oh, but Holmes' ridiculously bad disguises? I love them! They are obviously not going to stand up to close scrutiny, but they do what he needs them to do, give him a minute or two of extra time to get where he needs to.<br /><br />Anyway, my full thoughts are <a href="http://hamlette.blogspot.com/2013/05/sherlock-holmes-2009-and-sherlock.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> if you're interested. I'll shut up now ;-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076471470585210140.post-29025898847219529542013-04-12T07:47:26.884-04:002013-04-12T07:47:26.884-04:00I have yet to see these, but a friend is bringing ...I have yet to see these, but a friend is bringing them over next month, and I can't wait! I once really disliked RDJ, but that all changed with <i>The Avengers</i>, and now I'm trying to catch up on his movies. As for Jude Law... he's always compelling! Thanks for posting a tantalizing review -- I'm really looking forward to them now!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.com