Simon Crust
Movie Reviewer
Reviewed by Cas Harlow, 30th May 2012.
I simply cant get enough of the recent adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles evidently timeless Sherlock Holmes tales. I thought that things might have hit an over-saturation point what with Guy Ritchies stylish impressionist blockbusters dominating the Big Screen whilst Doctor Who reboot scribes Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss worked their magic with a modern reimagining for the small screens, but I love them both. Robert Downey Jrs Sherlock Holmes, or Benedict Cumberpatchs Sherlock they are both superior takes on the same character, and both worthy of your undivided attention.
Of course, whilst theres still money to be made, theres no reason why you shouldnt milk Doyles legacy dry, other than the fact that theres a very real risk of rinsing the whole subject-matter. Perhaps the most unnecessary step in this direction is the upcoming US TV series, Elementary,...
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I simply cant get enough of the recent adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles evidently timeless Sherlock Holmes tales. I thought that things might have hit an over-saturation point what with Guy Ritchies stylish impressionist blockbusters dominating the Big Screen whilst Doctor Who reboot scribes Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss worked their magic with a modern reimagining for the small screens, but I love them both. Robert Downey Jrs Sherlock Holmes, or Benedict Cumberpatchs Sherlock they are both superior takes on the same character, and both worthy of your undivided attention.
Of course, whilst theres still money to be made, theres no reason why you shouldnt milk Doyles legacy dry, other than the fact that theres a very real risk of rinsing the whole subject-matter. Perhaps the most unnecessary step in this direction is the upcoming US TV series, Elementary,...
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