BBC's Sherlock Review
- By Tracy Ames
- Published May 6, 2011
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A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tracy currently split time between CT & New York City with her husband, children and a host of pets.
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Who loves the BBC's Sherlock? We do!
We're addicted to Sherlock Holmes period. We've even visited (stalked) the former castle of actor William Hooker Gillette who played Sherlock Holmes numerous times. Yeah, it’s that serious!
Sherlock is the BBC's modern day take on the classic. Playing Sherlock is Benedict Cumberbatch (Amazing Grace, Atonement) and Dr. Watson is portrayed by Martin Freeman (The Office).
Some have criticized Benedict’s portrayal as arrogant, cold and aloof. Um, hello it’s effin’ Sherlock Holmes! Sherlock’s character was written with the bedside manners of a serial killer. He was a manic and a drug addict. His 'aloofness' was a redeeming quality. Don’t knock it.
As far as casting, Benedict and Martin had wonderful chemistry. Now if you’re comparing Robert Downing Jr.s Sherlock Holmes and this adaptation to the books, this version wins hands down. The lead actors nailed their characters and the minor roles (all played by notable actors of cinema and stage) were excellently done.
I’m a sucker for dry wit, and Sherlock doesn’t disappoint.
[They all look at the body]
Sherlock: [to Lestrade] Shut up.
Inspector Lestrade: I didn’t say anything!
Sherlock: You were thinking. It’s annoying.
Don't take my word for it. Check out The Totally Rad TV's review. Enjoy!
We're addicted to Sherlock Holmes period. We've even visited (stalked) the former castle of actor William Hooker Gillette who played Sherlock Holmes numerous times. Yeah, it’s that serious!
Sherlock is the BBC's modern day take on the classic. Playing Sherlock is Benedict Cumberbatch (Amazing Grace, Atonement) and Dr. Watson is portrayed by Martin Freeman (The Office).
Some have criticized Benedict’s portrayal as arrogant, cold and aloof. Um, hello it’s effin’ Sherlock Holmes! Sherlock’s character was written with the bedside manners of a serial killer. He was a manic and a drug addict. His 'aloofness' was a redeeming quality. Don’t knock it.
As far as casting, Benedict and Martin had wonderful chemistry. Now if you’re comparing Robert Downing Jr.s Sherlock Holmes and this adaptation to the books, this version wins hands down. The lead actors nailed their characters and the minor roles (all played by notable actors of cinema and stage) were excellently done.
I’m a sucker for dry wit, and Sherlock doesn’t disappoint.
[They all look at the body] Sherlock: [to Lestrade] Shut up.
Inspector Lestrade: I didn’t say anything!
Sherlock: You were thinking. It’s annoying.
Don't take my word for it. Check out The Totally Rad TV's review. Enjoy!
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said this on 06 May 2011 9:39:03 PM CDT
I saw one episode of this. I didn't really think it was necessary to couch this in terms of the old Sherlock Holmes. But, it did hold my interest and I certainly appreciated this far better than the recent movie.
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