tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post4586666594095823760..comments2023-10-24T14:51:45.756+02:00Comments on Bloggertropolis: No Shit SherlockStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-62718407971957435202010-01-20T17:24:13.511+01:002010-01-20T17:24:13.511+01:00FF: no Mockney Lock-Stock-esque gangsters at all t...FF: no Mockney Lock-Stock-esque gangsters at all though there are a smattering of street toughs... but no sign of Vinnie Jones at all which was a blessing.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-57069641826187222632010-01-20T16:50:25.854+01:002010-01-20T16:50:25.854+01:00You make me want to see it and this is the first b...You make me want to see it and this is the first blog review of it that has sparked my interest.<br /><br />As long as there are no Mockney gangsters in it I'll be happy.French Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-13538424920191476702010-01-19T21:16:38.484+01:002010-01-19T21:16:38.484+01:00IamHeatherJo: be most welcome. Do hope you'll ...IamHeatherJo: be most welcome. Do hope you'll return. As my wife has succinctly pointed out to me it was obvious from the trailer what the film was about and what type of film it was going to be... anyone going who expected something else, well, you can hardly blame a film for doing exactly what it says on the tin. Personally I'm hoping big time for some sequels. <br /><br />The Crow: it was good to see Strong getting his teeth into a role that was fun and darkly outlandish!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-34506220051127227372010-01-19T21:12:16.664+01:002010-01-19T21:12:16.664+01:00Almost forgot: as creepy as Anthony Hopkins was in...Almost forgot: as creepy as Anthony Hopkins was in the jail scene with Jody Foster in "Silence of the Lambs," I think Strong outmenaced him in his jail/gaol scene with Downey. What reptilian slithering. He might have made a good Holmes, but he was a masterful villain in Blackwood.<br /><br />:)The Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846997590157958766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-41155712377135724052010-01-19T21:10:21.276+01:002010-01-19T21:10:21.276+01:00I clicked over from Gypsy's blog and had to sa...I clicked over from Gypsy's blog and had to say that my friend and I went to see this movie Christmas Day and we loved it. <br /><br />I'm not a Sherlock Holmes purist in any way so I wasn't offended by the interpretation either and I'm a special brand of sucker that will go to see a movie just because of Robert Downey Jr. I think he's a brilliant actor. They definitely left the thing wide open for sequels. I just took the film for what I believe it was intended...fun. (Who thought Sherlock Holmes could be FUN?) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-54086384731074702692010-01-19T18:04:39.888+01:002010-01-19T18:04:39.888+01:00The Crow: yes, my wife kept muttering something ab...The Crow: yes, my wife kept muttering something about "eye candy" in association with Robert Downey Jr but I was too busy analysing the plot and the director's input into the visual feast that was being projected before me...! ;-)<br /><br />Gina: worth getting out on DVD - even if you only rent it. <br /><br />Löst Jimmy: thank you kind sir - and for your email also which I shall respond to forthwith!<br /><br />Emma: apparently Ritchie has been quoted as saying that sleeping with Madonna was like lying next to a piece of gristle. Thus proving that us men prefer meat on our birds as opposed to overly exericised cartilege. That aside I don't think I can watch the video for Like A Virgin ever again with the same wistful sense of desire that used to transport me to that metaphysical place where all men / boys go when they think of something highly dirty.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-71906157444390896752010-01-19T16:38:29.873+01:002010-01-19T16:38:29.873+01:00Well good that Ritchie has finally done something ...Well good that Ritchie has finally done something good! I felt sorry for him after he was married to Madonna and she made him drink wheatgrass and meditate every time he wanted to go down the pub. Evidently freeing himself from her apron strings has unleashed his creativity!MommyHeadachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924035710478459520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-49547335614320404182010-01-19T15:11:32.386+01:002010-01-19T15:11:32.386+01:00I have to lift a quote from your own novel when I ...I have to lift a quote from your own novel when I say that although home, "The tube home (did) nothing to improve my mood."<br /><br />It was remiss of me not to mention it in my earlier comment to this post, blame it on the lack of sleep but may I thank you very much for the opportunity to read your book. It was a most welcome companion during the quiet moments of reading and relaxation over the past few weeks.Löst Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907139441842698894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-88090507131605149442010-01-19T14:36:35.689+01:002010-01-19T14:36:35.689+01:00Well, needless to say I haven't seen it, given...Well, needless to say I haven't seen it, given my hatred of cinemas. <br /><br />So I have no idea whether I like it or not. But I'll let you know one day.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-71308655226991863172010-01-19T14:33:16.431+01:002010-01-19T14:33:16.431+01:00Love the post title, naturally - one of my favorit...Love the post title, naturally - one of my favorite expressions.<br /><br />Re: the movie - what you said, in triplicate, yeah...um-humm...exactly.<br /><br />I liked the small tips of the hat to Jeremy Brett when Downey flipped his coat tails out behind him at severl spots in the film.<br /><br />Holmes stories were my meat and potatoes when I was growing up. I've endured many interpretation of the character over the years. Some were better than others, but I lkied this incarnation of Downey's. Not traditional, to be sure, but most enjoyable.<br /><br />And, dear God! what a body! (Sorry. My serum semen levels must be dangerously low today.)The Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846997590157958766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-60477655977684089262010-01-19T13:40:39.511+01:002010-01-19T13:40:39.511+01:00Clippy Mat: reviews are great (perhaps including m...Clippy Mat: reviews are great (perhaps including mine) but it always pays to see something yourself and make your own mind up. Hope you enjoy it!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-31109620204017007382010-01-19T13:37:36.168+01:002010-01-19T13:37:36.168+01:00I thought it looked good in previews and wanted to...I thought it looked good in previews and wanted to see it. I try not to read reviews if I can help it but I just made an exception here. Definitely going to see it now.<br />:-)Clippy Mathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922234265229327474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-89260294522855807002010-01-19T09:58:37.577+01:002010-01-19T09:58:37.577+01:00TheUndertaker: that's interesting - I didn'...TheUndertaker: that's interesting - I didn't know that Rob wasn't Ritchie's ideal choice. A case of serendipity there, I reckon, I thought he was good for the role. Totally reinvented it (which is possibly what the film's detractors are having trouble stomaching). <br /><br />Katie: any man can be improved by a stylish tache. I got one years ago and have never looked back.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-56377426865321923472010-01-19T08:53:52.131+01:002010-01-19T08:53:52.131+01:00PS it took me three scenes to recognise my dahling...PS it took me three scenes to recognise my dahling jude... of course i love him, i'm a chick Xskatey katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586048408864521948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-92091084287400904602010-01-19T08:53:01.379+01:002010-01-19T08:53:01.379+01:00yeah, we loved it too Xyeah, we loved it too Xskatey katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586048408864521948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-60679797881323891472010-01-19T08:49:03.534+01:002010-01-19T08:49:03.534+01:00Hey, I agree! I tell people it is not 'traditi...Hey, I agree! I tell people it is not 'traditional' Sherlock Holmes (which Mark Strong -love that guy -would have portrayed) but a good movie! Robert D Jr did a good job, his accent was good, he was quirky, had no social skills and was as messed up as he needed to be.<br />Apparently Richie didn't want him at first, he wanted to go more traditional, but once he met R D Jr h changed his mind. Apparently they share a love of martial arts. In case you wanted to know that.<br />I have seen FAR worse movies, AND paid for them...TheUndertakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12316547511892258854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-49252612710464885982010-01-19T08:07:08.064+01:002010-01-19T08:07:08.064+01:00Owen: sadly, like most writers these days, where I...Owen: sadly, like most writers these days, where I'm not being paid a pittance I'm being paid nothing at all...<br /><br />Selina: go with my heartiest recommendations. If you see Guy Ritchie, tell him I sent you and he owes me...<br /><br />MissBehaving: I agree. He's looking healthy and vital at the moment (though my wife would use other adjectives, I'm sure). Let's hope it agrees with him and keeps him erring on the side of genius.<br /><br />Löst Jimmy: I must admit I hadn't made the Burton connection until you mentioned it, but now that you have there is a definite similarity. Mostly I was just impressed with his English accent. It didn't jar at all even when he was up against the natural English tones of Law and Strong.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-30273661599327627852010-01-19T00:19:57.797+01:002010-01-19T00:19:57.797+01:00I saw a couple of weeks ago while in Mexico. Loved...I saw a couple of weeks ago while in Mexico. Loved it!<br />I was doubting what to expect from Ritchie after the dreadful Rocknrolla. And the idea of pitching an American actor as Holmes...but man was I wrong, it was a bloody brilliant romp!<br />The tiresome, IMHO, love interest bit with the genius woman thief was the only flat bit for me.<br /><br />Steve did you like me think that Downey's Holmes voice was just like that of Richard Burton?Löst Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907139441842698894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-47862193298616911572010-01-18T23:49:13.563+01:002010-01-18T23:49:13.563+01:00I love your title too.
Haven't seen the film y...I love your title too.<br />Haven't seen the film yet but would go just for Robert Downey Junior.Like so many of the greats, he has that manic, genius wrestles with demons side to him and thank goodness it seems like for now the genius is winning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-84646531873695596282010-01-18T23:14:49.743+01:002010-01-18T23:14:49.743+01:00I saw the trailer a few weeks back and thought it ...I saw the trailer a few weeks back and thought it looked fun and now you say it's good I'll make an effort to go see it!Selina Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515746813047397411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-59227089304440748362010-01-18T22:21:45.091+01:002010-01-18T22:21:45.091+01:00After this review who couldn't want to run out...After this review who couldn't want to run out and see it immediately ? I hope the producers are sending you a nice big cheque for such excellent publicity...Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-57326871640300496342010-01-18T21:47:15.013+01:002010-01-18T21:47:15.013+01:00Kaz: sometimes the "different drummer" h...Kaz: sometimes the "different drummer" has the best beat. or at least one that is more fun.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-65598278522046763442010-01-18T21:36:26.056+01:002010-01-18T21:36:26.056+01:00Excellent review Steve.
Very brave not to go with...Excellent review Steve.<br />Very brave not to go with the flow.KAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621294189351906599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-49266772820225581712010-01-18T21:17:22.831+01:002010-01-18T21:17:22.831+01:00Gypsy: a lone wolf is a glorious thing to be... ne...Gypsy: a lone wolf is a glorious thing to be... next time I howl at the moon I'll belt one out for you. I heartily recommend you go and see it. I though Downey was mesmerizing, a real joy to watch - he obviously had a lot of fun playing the role and i think it shows. There was something very joyful about the whole thing.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009574.post-54883122213176443502010-01-18T21:10:09.211+01:002010-01-18T21:10:09.211+01:00I'd go and see it just because Robert Downey J...I'd go and see it just because Robert Downey Jr's in it. I think he's a fabulous actor and can bring life to the most mundane of characters.<br /><br />I like that you went to see it in spite of the negative reports you'd heard. I tend to be a lone wolf when it comes to movie critiques so I salute you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185485331789471194noreply@blogger.com