"Beneath this pillow, lies the key to my release."

Sat, 23 May 2009 20:47:26 GMT

Is there any actor in Hollywood with a better redemption story than Robert Downey, Jr.? I don't think so. Iron Man was awesome last year and it looks likes his next project, Sherlock Holmes will be another hit.

I'm sure Holmes purists think differently, but I think this movie looks pretty freaking awesome. (I do wonder what Holmes purists think of the 1940's era Holmes that was fighting Nazis in WWII London. What that okay because it's 'classic' or does that make them fume, also?) After many specious adaptations of Jane Austen's novel (and her life) I've had to come to grips with the fact that Hollywood adaptations of the classics will never be completely faithful. I've decided to settle for the benefit of these movies bringing new readers to the source material. With that in mind, you should expect to see a review or two of Sherlock Holmes mysteries here in the coming months.

Until then, I'll leave you with the trailer for Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey, Jr., Jude Law (who could use his own redemption story, or maybe just a career rejuvenation) and Rachel McAdams and directed by Guy Richie.

comments

Swamp of Boredom

"Beneath this pillow, lies the key to my release."