Kilts in new Sherlock Holmes

[Father Bill]

Having read the entire canon several times and having watched a lot of folks try poorly to bring Holmes up to date (why on earth would anyone want to do that?) my absolute favourite portrayal was by Jeremy Brett in the television series. Vive Jeremy!

[creagdhubh]

Cool! Robert Downey Jr. is great actor indeed, with a remarkable come-back too, but as for playing Sherlock Holmes, he is definitely no Jeremy Brett - my favourite! However, Downey displays quite an impressive portrayal of the master sleuth, in his own, unique "Downey-kind-of-way," which I admire.

I am looking forward to seeing the movie.

Cordially,

[macwilkin]

Don't forget that one actor who portrayed Mr. Holmes was a "kiltie" -- Basil Rathbone of the Liverpool Scottish:

http://www.basilrathbone.net/biography/kilt.jpg

Read the story of Rathbone's service in the First World War at:

http://www.basilrathbone.net/biography/.

Regards,

Todd

[creagdhubh]

Don't forget that one actor who portrayed Mr. Holmes was a "kiltie" -- Basil Rathbone of the Liverpool Scottish:

http://www.basilrathbone.net/biography/kilt.jpg

Read the story of Rathbone's service in the First World War at:

http://www.basilrathbone.net/biography/.

Regards,

Todd

I knew you were going to bring up old Basil, Todd!!! He was good, but I still prefer Jeremy Brett - there's just something about his portrayal of Holmes that seems so honest, and true to the literary work.

[Father Bill]

... and if Creagdhubh and Bill White agree, well then - there you have it you might say; in "black and white!"

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

I couldn't get through the first half hour of the first Downey film..I think I will give this one a miss too (though Stephen Fry as Mycroft is tempting..). I'm really excited for Steven Moffat's next instalment of "Sherlock". New Year's day can't come soon enough!

Congrats on the shilling SFCRick!

Sara
Retired member of the "Bootmakers of Toronto"

[creagdhubh]

I couldn't get through the first half hour of the first Downey film..I think I will give this one a miss too (though Stephen Fry as Mycroft is tempting..). I'm really excited for Steven Moffat's next instalment of "Sherlock". New Year's day can't come soon enough!

Congrats on the shilling SFCRick!

Sara
Retired member of the "Bootmakers of Toronto"

YES! I almost forgot about Moffat's BBC series, Sherlock. What a fantastic, modern approach to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Well acted, and a sound plot.

[creagdhubh]

... And if creagdhubh and bill white agree, well then - there you have it you might say; in "black and white!"

Cheers!!!

[piperdbh]

The Mrs. and I really enjoyed the BBC series, and I hope to see the new movie. Think I should wear my 'arris tweed cape to the show?

[BoldHighlander]

Having read the entire canon several times and having watched a lot of folks try poorly to bring Holmes up to date (why on earth would anyone want to do that?) my absolute favourite portrayal was by Jeremy Brett in the television series. Vive Jeremy!

Indeed. I do miss Jeremy Brett & selfishly wish his health had endured a wee bit longer.

I also enjoy Basil Rathbone. Another that I enjoy is the film "Murder By Decree" starring Christopher Plummer as Holmes & James Mason as Watson. I love the chemistry between the two.

YES! I almost forgot about Moffat's BBC series, Sherlock. What a fantastic, modern approach to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Well acted, and a sound plot.

I have to admit I'm very much a purist / traditionalist when it comes to my Holmes, I really do not like to see him messed with much (some of the Rathbone stories aside). However I find this new take on "Sherlock" to be simply brilliant!