“Elementary, my dear Watson.” You won’t be hearing that line said in BBC’s Sherlock, a modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes. In fact you won’t be hearing or seeing many recognizable aspects of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictional “consulting detective” since this is a completely new version of the character.
Since 1887 Sherlock Holmes has been one of if not the most popular fictional crime fighters of all time. He has graced the pages of magazines and novels not to mention the reels of feature length films and television programs. The character of Holmes is that of an eccentric, an absolutely brilliant mind in the body of a slightly unkempt person.
Now in the 21st century we are introduced to Holmes in a new light. He is young, in his 30s with a razor sharp mind and cat-like reflexes. This isn’t your great-grandparents’ Holmes. This is Sherlock,...
Since 1887 Sherlock Holmes has been one of if not the most popular fictional crime fighters of all time. He has graced the pages of magazines and novels not to mention the reels of feature length films and television programs. The character of Holmes is that of an eccentric, an absolutely brilliant mind in the body of a slightly unkempt person.
Now in the 21st century we are introduced to Holmes in a new light. He is young, in his 30s with a razor sharp mind and cat-like reflexes. This isn’t your great-grandparents’ Holmes. This is Sherlock,...
- 12/3/2010
- by Randall Unger
- JustPressPlay.net
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