Warner Bros. Reimagining Sherlock Holmes

[SuperBatman]

IMO I only like I-Max 3D. IMO the Glasses are a whole lot better and bigger its like wearing a Visor.

 

[BlackLantern]

IMO I only like I-Max 3D. IMO the Glasses are a whole lot better and bigger its like wearing a Visor.

sounds terribly uncomfortable to me

 

[Turtles]

Why is color any more of a natural progression than 3D exactly?

The studios don't have to do a crap load of extra work for the movie to be in color. The audience doesn't have to wear special glasses and go to special theaters to see the movie in color. When people buy a movie on DVD, they don't have to worry about the movie being in black and white on their own TV because they can only see it in full color at a theater with the special glasses.

The key word, in my opinion, is natural. If people have to bend over backwards and use special equipment to get something to actually happen, and they need to keep doing this every time they want something to happen, then it's not a natural progression, is it? Natural progression implies that, after one initial hardship, it's smooth sailing the rest of the way.

When you can see a movie in 3D just as well at home as at the theater (on an average television with those cheap paper 3D glasses that the home audience is always stuck with), and the studios don't have to waste a lot of money, time, and man hours to get a movie in 3D, then I'll agree that it's a natural progression for film, and it's not just a gimmick.

 

[mr. peasant]

Well when you think about it, that's how color television/movies started. When it first came about, the makers had to use a special film and they needed special theaters/televisions for them to be seen. Back then, everything was in black-and-white and color was not the norm for the average television in the average family's home.

 

[Lighthouse]

Theres a huge snowstorm in Iowa tomorrow, so I'm probably not going to get a chance to see it yet. Anyone else planning on going?

 

[terry78]

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091223/REVIEWS/912239991

Ebert liked it, and his review is hilarious. His comments on Holmes and Watson's relationship is probably one of the funniest things he's ever written.

 

[SuperJediHero]

I am sorry, but 3D in Avatar is a huge difference than anything before it.

Which is why people call Avatar "Game Changer" it all depends on how the 3D is used, it's not a gimmick at all.

Only a gimmick if/when it's not as immersive as Avatar showed how it's done.


As for this movie, I will see it but would not if I hadn't yet seen Avatar!

This is a movie that CAN wait, IMO, but since I saw Avatar I might as well give this movie a shot.

I find the movie to have GOOD actors! And an adorable actress in Rachel McAdams!

 

[Doctor Jones]

Gah, I'm so eager to see this.

 

[SuperJediHero]

Isn't she SO Adorable?

 

[dark_b]

is she high or drunk? or is this the way she talks?


she looks cute.

 

[bullets]

I am sorry, but 3D in Avatar is a huge difference than anything before it.




I find the movie to have GOOD actors! And an adorable actress in Rachel McAdams!

The way they used 3d in Avatar definately kept it from being a gimmick . It didn't overshadow anything and i didn't mind wearing the glasses , I got used to them and by the second half forgot I was wearing them.
Not saying that every film should be in 3d and i know I would of enjoyed Avatar 2-d as well. There needs to be a balance and of coure there will be anyway.


I'm seeing Sherlock Holmes today , the reveiws have been good and i love Rachel McAdams . Some reviews say she is too young to play the seductress but I find her irresistable.

 

[Deaths Head II]

The way they used 3d in Avatar definately kept it from being a gimmick . It didn't overshadow anything and i didn't mind wearing the glasses , I got used to them and by the second half forgot I was wearing them.

I didn't even think about this in the theater, but after a while I forgot I was wearing the glasses too.

 

[BlackLantern]

leave it out....this isn't the ThunderSmurf thread

 

[TheComicbookKid]

I come from the mountain and say, "it is good!"


McAdams does kind of stick out as somewhat not gelling together with the rest but it wasn't distracting either. Downey and Law are just too good together and make it fun even when the middle drags through one too many chase scenes.

9/10

 

[zeptron]

I would see this this weekend, but my sister wants to see The Squeakuel first. I guess I kind of owe her after dragging her to Ninja Assassain.

 

[BlackLantern]

you don't owe her ****.....**** like that is why I go to the movies by myself most the time

 

[The Caped Knight]

I just came back from seeing Sherlock Holmes .

The film was simply extraordinary, Downey Jr. & Law are fantastic as Holmes & Watson their relationship in the film is portrayed brilliantly . Mark Strong was awesome as the villain Lord Blackwood and McAdams as Irene Adler was also good . And whoever played

Spoiler

Professor Moriarty

has got to return for the inevitable sequel .

10/10

Robert Downey Jr. has done it again

Are you paying attention Warner Bros. this is how you restore an iconic legendary character for a modern day audience to enjoy . You take all the aspects that made the character great add a few new twist and turns but never tamper too much with what made the character iconic to begin with .

I hope to see Warner Bros. take note of this Reimagining Sherlock Holmes film and make a proper Superman movie .

 

[Octoberist]

remember people, to stay after the credits for a surprise.

 

[MOVIELORD101]

remember people, to stay after the credits for a surprise.

So, the rumor about a post-credits scene for this movie is true, then? If so, what's in it?

 

[The Guardian]

I just got back from seeing the movie and it was awesome, the only thing I wish is that it had just a little bit more action, but that's just a nitpick, it's a fantastic rendition of Holmes and Watson, RDJ and Law are awesome 9.5/10!!!

 

[DorneyDave]

Going to see it tonight with the Mom, its become an xmas tradition to catch one of the new holiday releases Christmas night after all the eating and unwrapping is done. Looking forward to it.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Wait, there's an after credits sequence?

 

[Nirvana]

Major spoilers!!!

So a little history on the thoughts of the production on the movie...I was impressed that Guy Ritchie was involved and I thought Robert Downey Jr. was absolutely perfect for Holmes. Jude Law as John Watson? Brilliant. I was so thrilled for this movie...until the trailer came out. I couldn't help but wonder what the hell they were thinking? Action star Holmes? Black magic? An action movie instead of a mystery movie? I was incredibly skeptical...

But oh man, am I glad I was wrong. :heart: I absolutely LOVED this movie. Seriously, I am baffled by how perfect RDJ was for Sherlock Holmes. And for those thinking this is a completely different take on Holmes, rest assured, this is very much the Sherlock Holmes we all know and love. I was very worried that they were going to turn him into a fighter over a thinker, but thankfully those fears were out found. The thought process before going into a fight is just a glimpse into his mind, and it was definitely one of the most enjoyable aspects of the film. Although a very eccentric character, this isn't bumbling Holmes. This guy is very much the greatest detective he should be.

Obviously, the biggest departure in the Holmes legacy was Watson, but making him very much Holmes' partner rather than sidekick worked amazing. It's been a long time since we've seen such an amazing couple on the screen together. Law and Downey Jr. play off each other so perfectly, and it's amazing how perfect they were for their respective roles. Jude Law did a lot with the role and I'm play he was able to pull it off.

Now, here I get into major major spoiler territory.

Spoiler

One of the biggest things that turned me off was Sherlock Holmes dealing with supernatural elements. Holmes was always about logic, and while they tried to pit Holmes against unfamiliar territory. I wasn't a fan. I guess they were trying to pit him against his usual forte, and I guess to some, it would have worked. I wasn't buying it, unfortunately I thought I would have to when Holmes was attempting to recreate one of the spell rituals that Blackwood had performed earlier. I bought it.

THEN, they throw the curve ball at you that Blackwood was a fraud and all his black magic was fake utilizing science, thus proving once again that logic prevails. This made me quite happy knowing that Ritchie wasn't abandoning what truly makes Sherlock Holmes so interesting; his logic in solving even the most unsolvable cases. I guess Holmes wasn't out of his element after all.

I do have to note, Rachel McAdams didn't bring much to this movie at all, especially when they hinted that she might even been more cleaver than Holmes. That could have lead to great places, unfortunately she does nothing more than play the damsel in distress. Also, for someone who allegedly died and came from the graves, Lord Blackwood wasn't terribly menacing at all. It didn't help that Mark Strong played him so one dimensionally. Also, he's barely in the movie. He definitely more of a background threat through-out the movie . Not to mention his overall plan was a little silly.

By the way, the production for this movie is phenomenal. The art direction, costumes and cinematography are all top notch. They did a great job capturing the look of 19th century London. I have to say, this is one of the most bizarre Hans Zimmer scores to come along, but it's so very memorable. I loved it! Production wise, the one place they were lacking was in the effects. The CGI was horrible at some parts.

Also,

Spoiler

nice set up for the sequel. Professor James Moriarty? I am sold! And if they get Brad Pitt to play him? Oh man.

All in all, I absolutely LOVED this movie. I'm itching to see more of Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, and I'm almost positive you will be, too. Thus skeptical of this movie thinking it's SHINO, rest assured, this movie is very much Sherlock Holmes.

 

[Infinity9999x]

So it's

Spoiler

Not Pitt in the after the credits scene as Moriarty

then?

 

[Lighthouse]

Actually did get to see the movie today and really enjoyed it. It's quite faithful in most respects, and anything that doesn't seem to be is very open to interpretation in the books. I still don't buy Holmes having a love interest, and feel that the Adler character was shoehorned in, but it's a very exciting and fun film. Can't wait for the sequel.