tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post4437307164843735032..comments2023-05-27T05:31:01.955-07:00Comments on The Story Girl: Book to Movie: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of ShadowsLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-30381224632626234362012-03-26T05:46:05.506-07:002012-03-26T05:46:05.506-07:00I do think that the producers of the current movie...I do think that the producers of the current movies place a higher priority on appealing to the modern public rather than staying true to the canon. I find them enjoyable and have enjoyed seeing how they sneak bits of the real Sherlock into the stories they have contrived. My views on movie adaptations vs. books is that to make a great film, the director cannot always stay close to the book because sometimes what is well done in print does not translate well to the screen. However, with that said, I am glad that you have recommended some other Sherlock films -- I enjoy anything to do with Sherlock Holmes and am looking forward to watching some of these!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-40928150221917693822012-03-24T21:17:42.214-07:002012-03-24T21:17:42.214-07:00As an avid Sherlockian, I prefer adaptations that ...As an avid Sherlockian, I prefer adaptations that stick closely to the canon. This version of Holmes has neither the physicality nor the body language/mindset of the canonical Holmes.<br /><br />I might be wrong, but I think that these 2 movies are just another Hollywood money making franchise, that exploit the popularity and appeal of Sherlock Holmes and capitalizing on the current hot streak of Downey Jr.<br /><br />-- End of Rant --<br /><br />I like the Russian adaptation with Vasily Livanov as Sherlock Holmes. A close second would be the Basil Rathbone movies and the Granada series with Jeremy Brett. Rupert Everett and Arthur Wontner are great as well.<br /><br />Cheers!Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-76794394309534281752012-03-08T08:18:24.932-08:002012-03-08T08:18:24.932-08:00I have a friend that didn't like the dreary at...I have a friend that didn't like the dreary atmosphere in the first movie that loved one, so it will probably appeal to you!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-44602464571938129352012-03-08T08:18:04.942-08:002012-03-08T08:18:04.942-08:00Okay, I am glad that you told me that. It still bo...Okay, I am glad that you told me that. It still bothers me, but I feel less violated by Hollywood.LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-19881092490364367282012-03-05T19:09:06.922-08:002012-03-05T19:09:06.922-08:00I need to see this. I didn't watch the first m...I need to see this. I didn't watch the first movie. It's the dreary atmosphere that I wanted to avoid, so if this one is a bit more all over the place I think I'll enjoy that. Great review!Kate Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878471739967889253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076308692811460989.post-83271515325691420892012-03-05T18:26:16.661-08:002012-03-05T18:26:16.661-08:00So here's what you don't know about the Sh...So here's what you don't know about the Sherlock Holmes stories:<br /><br />He did die when he fell off the cliff with Moriarty. But the public was so outraged at his death that Conan Doyle ended up writing a ridiculous resurrection story so that he wasn't actually dead. Not sure if it involves a supply of oxygen, but the stories after his miraculous survival are nowhere near as good as the originals.<br /><br />When I saw the movie I was hoping they'd stick with the original ending and a real death. Alas, Hollywood, like Conan Doyle, is too concerned about their audience's reaction to the story rather than the most suitable ending.A Mittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017133301345946872noreply@blogger.com