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Can You Deduce Who Plays John Watson Opposite Robert Downey Jr. in Guy Ritchie’s SHERLOCK HOLMES??

Sweet! by Horace Cox	Sep 19th, 2008 01:04:23 AM
Count me in.
Hmm.. by The Bandit	Sep 19th, 2008 01:09:47 AM
Look I actually really dig the talent in both Sherlock movies (Ritchies more so), but they both seem pretty wrong to me sadly. I dont see either doing all that well. Hope I'm wrong, b/c a proper Holmes flick would kick ass.
that is... by Clarence Boddicker	Sep 19th, 2008 01:13:20 AM
Perfect. Seriously, it works people.
Is he giving up his crusade for global peace? by thebearovingian	Sep 19th, 2008 01:15:26 AM
Or simply financing it? Either way, I'm disappointed.
I can dig it... by PirateEmery	Sep 19th, 2008 01:18:20 AM
Then again, I like anything Holmesian.
Casting sounds great by Horace Cox	Sep 19th, 2008 01:21:43 AM
Let's hope the script is quality. Not sure about Ritchie though...
Jude Law playing second fiddle to Ironman... by marlow2	Sep 19th, 2008 01:24:21 AM
...say it ain't say Gigolo Joe. Jude Law used to be a leading man...I mean what happened? Did his balls drop off?
Lack of originality... by the telemarketer	Sep 19th, 2008 01:30:39 AM
...that is all this is. What will they be remaking 50 years from now... You know the old adage about a xerox of a xerox of a xerox.
Is culture dead? by the telemarketer	Sep 19th, 2008 01:32:09 AM
Discuss.
What the fuck?! by Strabo	Sep 19th, 2008 01:41:25 AM
How the fuck did Robert Downey Jr. build up so much cred that he's going to have top billing over Jude Law?!
This will be bad, beyond belief... by wowsah156	Sep 19th, 2008 01:44:28 AM
seriously, this has MAJOR turkey written all over it.
Nice cast but... by Owen Taylor	Sep 19th, 2008 02:06:49 AM
would it be anyway possible to replace the director with someone who knows what he's doing.
Hmmmm - interesting by Samson_K	Sep 19th, 2008 02:18:27 AM
I'm not a fan of Jude Law - though I did think he was a high spot in AI but this may work because Holmes and Watson have to be equally as important to the story as each other. Holmes is the brains and Watson is the heart. That's why I am glad that this isn't yet another remake of Hound of the Baskervilles because that story is one of Doyle's weakest in many ways. Holmes and Watson are seperated for too long of the story and it would have been much, much more interesting if the hound had been a supernatural entity rather than the Scooby Doo proto-ending. The best big screen Holmes and Watson, in comparison to the books, are to be found in Murder by Decree - Mason is still a little bit buffoonish but at least they are on equal footing in many ways. This casting is potentially good because it seems that Watson isn't going to be the bumbling idjit so fondly remembered because of Nigel Bruce.
The best Sherlock Holmes movie is still.... by IAmMrMonkey!	Sep 19th, 2008 02:29:20 AM
Young Sherlock Holmes. That movie ROCKED. It had great villains, a young actor who could believably have been Sherlock Holmes, numerous demonstrations of Holmes' deductive skills, Moriarty and some great special effects! I love Young Sherlock Holmes!
Best version of Holmes and Watson is House and Wilson. by Galactic	Sep 19th, 2008 02:30:32 AM
Nuff said.
This Will Be Rubbish... by D o o d	Sep 19th, 2008 03:07:19 AM
Guy Ritchie is a very well documented Panned director in the UK. He is absolutely rubbish without Matthew Vaughn. Guy is given credit for both Lock Stock and Snatch but I think you'll find that those movies are only good cause Vaughn was involved. The evidence is in the crap that Guy has directed since then. Vaughn career on the other hand seems to be rocketting and rightfully so.
When is the last time a movie with Downey Jr was rubbish? by masteryoda007	Sep 19th, 2008 03:14:00 AM
I cannot remember the last time I watched a movie with Downey Jr and it was bad. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is fuckin great, Kudos to Ironman and Tropic Thunder. I'm there.
The Telemarketer by Horace Cox	Sep 19th, 2008 03:33:47 AM
Yes. Next question?
Jude Law + Guy Ritchie = Shitfest by Steve Rogers	Sep 19th, 2008 03:34:58 AM
Hopefully RDJ can salvage something for himself from it.
Shit... by Bruce Leroy	Sep 19th, 2008 03:38:43 AM
I'd take a Guy Ritchie "Holmes" adventure flick anyday over a Will Ferrel movie. Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson...count me in. Be glad it isn't Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller.
I have little confidence in Guy Ritchie... by depalma25	Sep 19th, 2008 04:33:20 AM
...but, fuck it... I'll give it a chance
The Idea Tree by Madines Sideshed	Sep 19th, 2008 04:42:20 AM
Someone needs to find the idea tree and pick some fruit off it. I'm sick and tired of these regurgitated shitfests. Surely Downey Jnr can find more interesting projects than this? Surely Ritchie can find other ways to expand himself? Surely Law can just fuck off?
I would switch the roles by semisaj	Sep 19th, 2008 05:34:36 AM
I think Law would be better as Sherlock and Downey Watson from a visual perspective...and who ever said Guy Ritchie is crap without Vaughn is bang on!
Hating this more and more by the second by Lost Jarv	Sep 19th, 2008 06:01:20 AM
Jude Fucking Law. Yuck. It's like they're setting out to do a bad Holmes.
W.T.F......! by Gabba-UK	Sep 19th, 2008 06:20:33 AM
Jude Law as Watson????? Nothing against Law as an actor as I rate him quite highly but as John Watson??? Has anyone involved actually read any of Conan Doyles original stories? I know Watson is quite the ladies man in the books but when you read them Jude Law ain't rushing to the forefront of your imagination as a template for how he looks. I'm still having trouble with RDJ as Holmes, cool as he is. Time and again Doyle descibes him as tall, thin, predetory and hawk-like. Unless RDJ is going to get made up to look more that way.... But the biggest worry is Richie. He's nowhere near as good without Vaugen and I don't think he's got the chops to do such an iconic figure justice.
Am I too late for the hair-loss jokes? by CreasyBear	Sep 19th, 2008 06:22:40 AM

Galactic, I never thought of it that way by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Sep 19th, 2008 07:09:10 AM
but summarizing House and Wilson's relationship as Holmes and Watson is brilliant. Probably why their respective last names begin with the same first letters. Now, I have to ask: was this your realization, or was this discussed at some point by the creators of the show?
Give it a chance by waites	Sep 19th, 2008 07:10:14 AM
I honestly think this could be very good. I am looking forward to it.
Box office poison by Blanket-Man	Sep 19th, 2008 07:19:50 AM
I look as Law's filmography, and I see an awful lot of box-office underperformers and out-and-out flops (Sky Captain, A.I., Alfie...). "Road to Perdition" and that Jim Carrey Lemony Sticket thing are the only two that even broke 100 mil, and Law wasn't exactly at the top of the credits in either of those. Methinks he belongs as second-fiddle to someone like Downey. This Holmes flick will probably still struggle to make a profit, though.
strange casting, short holmes and skinny watson by pipergates	Sep 19th, 2008 07:27:24 AM
but the talent is undoubted, this should be great fun
Shut the Fuck up Donny: It's not just the first letter by chrth	Sep 19th, 2008 07:29:02 AM
Compare House vs Holmes (i.e. Homes), and while I don't know if the creator ever said point blank it's deliberate, it's pretty much an open secret, even going as far as the drug habit. PS: Moriarty is Holmes.
PPS: I don't mean the AICN Moriarty, I mean the ACD one by chrth	Sep 19th, 2008 07:29:35 AM

Reverse the roles by bigmoney	Sep 19th, 2008 07:47:45 AM
I think Jude Law should play Holmes and RDJ play Watson But it is still interesting and I would love to see it.
by Flibbertygibbet	Sep 19th, 2008 07:49:32 AM
Jude Law - the most slapable man in show business. Interestingly, Sienna Miller is the most slapable woman. Not that I condone that kind of thing, obviously...
hmmm...Ive nothing against the cast but thi could go either way. by RockLobster800	Sep 19th, 2008 07:50:39 AM
I mean if they make it as a traditional, straight serious attempt to adapt Holmes with the Basil Rathbone spirit, it may not be a big box office draw, but I'll be there...but something scares me into thining itll be a fastly edited, mtv styles, LXG fused, post modern, winky winky, knowing quips a plenty, polished looking piece of crap....but as I say, it could go either way. Although Downey with an accent will be distracting (it was in NBK for me anyway)...and lets hope he branches out from the usual straight faced sardonic smart ass act...Its worked for the characters he's played in recent years so far, but I dont know if it'll go well with Holmes.
Nope. Sorry. by Knuckleduster	Sep 19th, 2008 07:57:27 AM
So far nothing about the choices for this project make any sense to me.
They Might Be Giants by Purgatori	Sep 19th, 2008 08:16:04 AM
George C Scott made a great Holmes, even if he was a looney. The ending was great. They need a special edition DVD of that flick. As for Law as Watson, I can see it. Downey will still rule this film. But Ian Heart is one of the best Watson's out there.
Apatow+Ferrell+Cohen = suck by m_prevette	Sep 19th, 2008 08:20:23 AM

"Young Sherlock Holmes" was one of the worst movies... by Leafar the Lost	Sep 19th, 2008 08:25:13 AM
...of all time. I expect this to be a good movie with Downey in it as Holmes; however, I have a problem with the casting of Jude Law as Dr. Watson. Law is an overrated actor. He is an average talent at best, but as long as he isn't given too many lines to fuck up it should be okay.
I HATE Reimagining already BRILLIANT material by cowboyone	Sep 19th, 2008 08:45:07 AM
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is rolling over in his grave. I'm a Ritchie fan and Downey's GREAT, but a 5'7" yank as Holmes is just wrong. And the Holmes/Watson dynamic (and physiognomy) is so great the way it's originally written. It's a classic for a reason. We'll see.
I think All you guys.... by D o o d	Sep 19th, 2008 08:45:48 AM
are overlooking Guy Ritchie. This movie is going to be a Turd because of him and not the cast. This is one case where I hope the Studio intervenes in his work. If you don't believe me, go see Rock n Rolla or the other 2 turds he made before it.
Law and Downey by bigmoney	Sep 19th, 2008 08:54:28 AM
I think they very interesting actors for the roles at least they have people taking about the movie already, so give it a chance folks.
LeaFar the Lost, you are absolutly correct! by Drunken Rage	Sep 19th, 2008 09:15:16 AM
Unfortunately, now you've made me remember "Young Sherlock Holmes," and that makes me hate you.
Not Vinnie Jones? by GrandMuffTarkin	Sep 19th, 2008 09:22:22 AM
Should I call you John? Watson? You can call me Susan if it makes you happy.
I was hoping for Val Kilmer. by David Cloverfield	Sep 19th, 2008 09:25:51 AM
Then scrap the Sherlock Holmes thing and just make another Harry Lockhart-Gay Perry movie. Fuck, release Kiss Kiss Bang Bang into cinemas again. It would kill now that RDJ is a superstar again.
chrth, I appreciate the heads up by Shut the Fuck up Donny	Sep 19th, 2008 09:44:02 AM
as I was utterly oblivious to any of the cues you mentioned. And they weren't even subtle, apparently! Jesus, do I look like a moron. Any of my English teachers who are deceased are probably spinning in their graves right now. Either way, I now agree more adamantly that House is the best adaption of Holmes I've ever seen.
DO NOT VIOLATE JUDE LAW! by Nasty In The Pasty	Sep 19th, 2008 09:46:53 AM

Of course House is Holmes by Jodet	Sep 19th, 2008 09:54:37 AM
And Wilson is Watson. Holmes was addicted to cocaine, House to vicodain. Holmes played the violin, House plays the piano. Both are brilliant detectives who figure out mysteries no one else can solve. Both crave the thrill of the chase and a good problem to make the come alive. Not only that, haven't you noticed the numbers outside Houses flat? 221B.
Zero Effect was great by Spandau Belly	Sep 19th, 2008 10:04:41 AM
That's how you do Sherlock newschool.
Holmes' addiction to cocaine... by ZeroCorpse	Sep 19th, 2008 10:09:11 AM
It was actually heroin/opium. And I'd think Downey could manage to play that, for some reason. . .
Moriarty to play Moriarty!!!! by ludmir88	Sep 19th, 2008 10:25:22 AM
that will complete the circle.
Jude Law is great - but this is stunt miscasting. by ArcadianDS	Sep 19th, 2008 10:35:33 AM
Holmes is an older businessman sort of side-kick. Not a gaunt young hustler with a joker grimace. Unless Law adds 100 pounds for the role, this movie = stunt miscasting.
well they've just killed this movie by MrNotHere	Sep 19th, 2008 10:36:30 AM
Jude Law sucks, and everything he's ever been in has tanked. Good pick Mr. Madonna.
no no - THIS is how you rewrite Sherlock Holmes by ArcadianDS	Sep 19th, 2008 10:39:31 AM
Hutton's production of Nero Wolfe Mysteries. For those who aren't in the know, its a rewrite of Sherlock Holmes in the 1930s, and much hinting is made that the title character Nero Wolfe is the illegitimate son of Sherlock Holmes - but its never more than innuendo. Fantastic books, and very well done on the short-lived TV series.
No originality left in Hollywood? by yomomma	Sep 19th, 2008 10:46:13 AM
Then why don't you whiny bitches write a script or two? We're in the middle of a genre golden age, and all you mouth-breathing haters can do is complain every time a sequel or remake comes out. It's been this way in hollywood for decades, how many crappy Tarzan movies are there? When was the last time hollywood released a sequel like "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"? Thousands and thousands of movies have been made, and frankly there's only so many GOOD original ideas that can be turned into a film. So if these ideas come so easy for you basement dwelling mouth breathing psudo-CHUDs, then by all means, write a script. I'll go see it. And I'll go see my favorite characters back on screen as well. Do you knuckleheads want to live in a world without Batman, Bond, Holmes or Jason Vorhees ever appearing on the screen again, because they are not original enough?
Cool. Watson has a Alfie Vibe. by Underdogthe3rd	Sep 19th, 2008 10:58:51 AM
For a 19 century man, he was a womanizer. NOW BRING ME MORIARTY!
Jude Law seems a bit too pretty for this by Charlie_Allnut	Sep 19th, 2008 11:00:33 AM
He is a good actor though, and this isn't the worst that could have happened.
I agree with BigMoney ... reverse the roles by Animation	Sep 19th, 2008 11:00:56 AM
I think it would be better if they switched roles. As an aside, I think it would be cool if a film, such as this one, did a simultaneous shoot with a "duo" film with both main actors in each role as they shoot the film. Do each scene twice with each lead in the other role, and then release 2 movies (a la Kill Bill 1 and 2). It would be cool as a filming and as a marketing experiment, and I wonder if the 2 actors would excel or suck totally as they tried to bring a compelling or different approach. The competition and collaboration would be cool
Big Money and Animation... by Cletus Van Damme	Sep 19th, 2008 11:15:29 AM
...good call. My first thought after reading this was that the roles should be reversed.
House = Holmes by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 11:25:57 AM
I seem to recall Bryan Singer mentioning Sherlock Holmes as doctor before the series aired. I loved Downey in Tropic (anyone notice his Aussie accent very similar to Natural Born Killers?), but I somehow think an actual Brit would be better cast...but I hope to be proven wrong.
All this House vs. Holmes talk... by Le Vicious Fishus	Sep 19th, 2008 11:26:59 AM
Damn--Hugh Laurie, given his peculiar talent and physical appearance, seems born to play the quintessential Detective. At this point, though, it might be a case of typecasting.
I don't know the age of Moriarty in the books, but by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 11:30:57 AM
how about Ian McKellen??
RE: House/Holmes Debate by MrClark	Sep 19th, 2008 11:33:54 AM
House is based on a Scotish Dr. in the 18th Century which was the inspiration for Connan-Doyles work. There are alot of subtle nods to Holmes, the addiction, his flat is 221b, and if you watch the episode where he gets shot the guy who shots him, while never named in the episode is credited as Moriarty. Apparently he was given that name in the script.
Doyle is turning in his grave by aversiontherapy2	Sep 19th, 2008 11:46:31 AM
Probably being attacked by fairies.
Sherlock Holmes and the case of the receding hairline by drewlicious	Sep 19th, 2008 11:53:51 AM
So far we have one actual Brit playing a British character. Kind of like the opposite of The Dark Knight when I was hard pressed to find an American playing American characters.
ALL FUCKING WRONG!!! by picardsucks	Sep 19th, 2008 12:07:36 PM
JUDE LAW AS HOLMES WITH HIS SOMETIME MANIC REPRESSED THING MIGHT WORK TERRIFICALLY. NOT AS FUCKING JOHN WATSON!!!! SHOULD BE PAUL BETTNEY AS HOLMES RUSSELL CROWE AS WATSON DIRECTED BY PETER FUCKING WEIR GET IT YOU FUCKS???
Jude Law? i thought he reached EXPERATION date. by future help	Sep 19th, 2008 12:22:27 PM
i mean, we gotta' still deal with him in movies?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Sithdan	Sep 19th, 2008 12:23:29 PM
is the only TRUE detective story worth bringing to the big screen.
Moriarty is... by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 12:24:31 PM
....wait for it... ...wait for it... Madonna in male-drag.
The Apatow version...are they actually thinking about doing a co by The Kusabi	Sep 19th, 2008 12:37:40 PM
I hope to god THAT project dies a death. Oh and, Hugh Laurie ain't born to play anyone other than Gordon Freeman as any fule kno.
I'd prefer Brent Spiner & LeVar Burton by Liberty Valance	Sep 19th, 2008 12:39:20 PM
But seriously, this is the right cast with the wrong director. Guy Ritchie's "style" (for lack of a better word) doesn't mesh with this material at all.
If Hugh Laurie is Holmes, then Fry as Watson by chrth	Sep 19th, 2008 12:50:33 PM
Can you freakin' imagine?!? And heck, we'll get Rowan Atkinson to play the Inspector.
Shut The Fuck Up Donnie by shut_the_fuck_up_Donnie	Sep 19th, 2008 01:13:37 PM
Hey! That's my name! There's only enough room in this site for one of us. I challenge you to a duel!!
Great pairing of actors for Holmes and Watson by mr dark	Sep 19th, 2008 01:35:39 PM
Come on folks there have been some great actors to have played Holmes and Watson on film together already..Christopher Plummer and James Mason in Murder by Decree. Nichol Williamson and Robert Duvall in The 7% Solution .. and of course Rathbone and Bruce my own personal favorites..Even though Bruce as a bumbling Watson is a little irratating they did work well together. I thought that Bob Clark's Murder by Decree showed the most promise for a revived series but the box office didn't think so..Oh yeah can't forget Peter cushing and John Morrell in Hound of the Baskervilles that was pretty well done too.
WTF? The most wooden, rubbish actor in the world? by Damien Chowder	Sep 19th, 2008 02:20:15 PM
My my.... Idiotic.. mr rubbish-british-man of the millennium. Why not Paddy Considine? Stephen Fry? Obi Wan Renton? Simon fucking Pegg? Why pick mister craptacular? Do some actresses need some penis? Cos thats all he's good for.
These guys... by codymr	Sep 19th, 2008 02:41:30 PM
Ritchie, Downey & Law are no doubt great at what they do. But, I must say I am getting a little tired of feature films casting "young" for sex appeal. It's the main issue I had with Superman Returns... the film should have been called "Superboy Returns". And, according to the film, Loise Lane had won a Pulitzer?! She looked about 19 in that movie. I have the same feeling with this project... not that Ritchie should only do what has been done before with the material, but he should look at the ITV Jeremy Brett Holmes and his Watson. They were energetic, but middle aged and that gave them the air of wisdom.
codymr, by mrfan	Sep 19th, 2008 03:00:29 PM
I think Lois Lane won her Pulitzer for an article she had in Cosmopolitan. Something about triple sex orgies or something to that effect. I also agree with your points.
Oh fuck!!! by londoncalling	Sep 19th, 2008 03:29:08 PM

Holmes and Watson w/40-ish actors by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 03:34:50 PM
I thought the same thing. Is this a bridge between Young Sherlock Holmes and pick-the-book-of-your-choice?< p>And how about Without A Clue with Michael Caine and Ben Kingley? A clever switch with a poseur Holmes and a genius Watson.
Best Sherlock Holmes movie ever is by crazybubba	Sep 19th, 2008 03:53:57 PM
Holmes meets Sigmund Freud. Freud helped Holmes escape the clutches of his opium addiction after winning his own battle with his cocaine addiction. Drugs always make a movie more interesting.
When you die, you get to come back as something kickass... by The Dum Guy	Sep 19th, 2008 03:54:37 PM
Like a dragon or Jude Law.
I remember a Holmes flick from the early '60s by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 04:13:58 PM
that may be from Hammer. It was Holmes vs Jack The Ripper. Thats all I recall.
Tired of Hollywood fucking shit up by crazybubba	Sep 19th, 2008 04:23:42 PM
Everything about this is a little off to me. Ritchie seems out of his element with this. He's an action/gangster movie guy--edgy and crude. Holmes and Watson were smooth, intellectual and dignified. Downey and Holmes are great actors, but Downey seems too short for the role and doesn't have the kind of authoritative presence many of the actors who portrayed Holmes over the years had. Hugh Laurie would have been perfect for the role, but Hollywood suits don't have the balls to risk making a movie without an A-lister in the starring role.
House/Wilson and Holmes/Watson by frozen01	Sep 19th, 2008 04:45:53 PM
"Best version of Holmes and Watson is House and Wilson." Not anymore sniffs Last Tuesday's episode aside, couldn't agree with you more. BTW, with all the shit House said to Wilson over the years, why was Wilson's parting shot the only thing that's ever made me say "Wow, that was harsh"? Screw it, they should can this Sherlock Holmes idea and just make a House movie.
Before Toy Story came out... by DoctorWho?	Sep 19th, 2008 05:18:17 PM
...I thought Tom Hanks would have been Buzz and Tim Allen would have been Woody. Boy was I wrong!
Skimm, speaking of Jack The Ripper... by DoctorWho?	Sep 19th, 2008 05:23:00 PM
...anyone remember the movie Time After Time where Malcolm McDowell as HG Wells jumps in his time machine to pursue Jack The Ripper into the future...San Francisco circa 1979 or so? Good movie.
3rd Holmes movie. Sandler= Holmes, Spader= Watson. by Damien Chowder	Sep 19th, 2008 05:40:43 PM
And for the art-housers Aronofsky director with David Bowie as Holmes, Norton as Watson and Bale as Moriarty. Four of the same movies in one go! It's never been done before!!
Ripper / Holmes film was by mr dark	Sep 19th, 2008 06:03:21 PM
A study in terror 1965 with John Neville and a very young Dame Judy Dench..It is an excellent film...
Jude Law? by -guyinthebackrow	Sep 19th, 2008 06:04:05 PM
Doesn't Warners want to make money on this thing?
Philip Seymour Hoffman by DRACULA_WANTS_THE_AMULET	Sep 19th, 2008 06:18:30 PM
would have been perfect for this role. Dr. Watson was a fat man.
Thanks mr dark by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 06:24:13 PM
...
OK.....so who'll make the perfect Moriarty?? by skimn	Sep 19th, 2008 06:28:04 PM
??? How about Ralph Fiennes? I know he's become the British go-to guy for villians.
Jude will be great by bigmoney	Sep 19th, 2008 06:50:42 PM
Hater to the left Jude will do fine in this movie.
Jude is more like by moonlightdrive	Sep 19th, 2008 06:51:15 PM
Sherlock Homes. Doh!
Just sickening by Logan_1973	Sep 19th, 2008 06:56:06 PM
They continue to fuck this project up. Can they possibly cast anyone else who looks nothing like the characters?
Should be Kenan Thompson... by MEMEOVORE	Sep 19th, 2008 07:45:56 PM
You know, the Fat Albert dude on SNL. That would make it edgy. Make it so.
Drew McWeeny is the villain by zombiwolf	Sep 19th, 2008 07:55:32 PM
I always pictured a more portly Watson, like Oliver Platt.
Moriarty by zombiwolf	Sep 19th, 2008 07:56:46 PM
should be played as George Steinbrunner was played on Seinfeld.
Jude Law would've been better as... by Anna Valerious	Sep 19th, 2008 08:08:17 PM
...Tony Blair in that George Bush movie. He played the former PM on an episode of SNL. Still more believable than Ioan Gruffud.
Sean Bean for Moriarty by DRACULA_WANTS_THE_AMULET	Sep 19th, 2008 08:36:06 PM

Wrong way round surely!? by FILMFUNK	Sep 19th, 2008 08:51:24 PM
the jude is a pud!
Sherlock wasn't a black guy... by BurnHollywood	Sep 20th, 2008 12:43:35 AM
...And Jude's too man-pretty to be Watson.
What weird casting choice..... by TheWaqman	Sep 20th, 2008 03:20:20 AM
Jude Law is the LAST guy I would picture as Dr. Watson. I thought he would look something like Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Come on, peoples... by seppukudkurosawa	Sep 20th, 2008 06:32:13 AM
The best Holmes movie is clearly Billy Wilder's The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. How can you not love a movie which features a scene where Holmes, commenting on Watson's journals of their adventures together, says: "Watson, I've never said 'elementary, my dear Watson' in my life!"?
DRACULA_WANTS-THE-AMULET by Paul Bucciarelli	Sep 20th, 2008 09:40:08 AM
Wrong. Watson wasn't a fat man. Try reading the original illustrated stories.
codymr by Orbots Commander	Sep 20th, 2008 10:06:46 AM
I agree with you on SR regarding the young casting of Lois, but the filmmakers also got another huge thing wrong: Pulitzers aren't awarded for editorials, which Lois' was. They don't qualify.
I doubt Doyle is rolling in his grave by MrD	Sep 20th, 2008 11:17:44 AM
He never took the character as seriously as his fans do.
I did paul but that was in grade school by DRACULA_WANTS_THE_AMULET	Sep 20th, 2008 03:00:43 PM
too much has passed to recall. Never much of a fan anyways.

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