Sherlock and Ritchie make for an interasting ride

For those of us who love the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle this film is not that Holmes. This Holmes is a man who is one that lacks the mystery of Doyle’s Holmes, this Holmes is a buddy film between him and Watson.

This film takes the attributes of Holmes, his observation, his ability to navigate London blindfolded, and his pension for the violin and tobacco, and places them in the new Holmes. As one who loves the stories of Doyle and understanding that this film is a re-imagining of Sherlock, I would have loved to see more of Doyle’s Holmes and less of Guy’s Holmes.

The story telling during this film was wonderful. The way that Guy Ritchie used Holmes’ observation during fighting and investigation was wonderful. While the story was elaborate and not Holmeian at all this film was pretty good, just make sure you don’t make the mistake of thinking this is going to be Holmes in all his glory. Overall a good fun film, which has a fresh approach to Sherlock and his merry band of crime fighters.

Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott are at it again

The newest project from Ridley Scott is an attempt to capturer the wonder and mystery of the legend Robin Hood.

The legend of Robin Hood has been on of the elusive stories to make it in the film world. It has everything you would expect a big blockbuster film to have action, romance, and a nasty villain. Yet I have never been satisfied with any of the films about such a noble character. Is this one of those un-filmable stories?

Lets see if a stare studded cast and a good director can remedy the bane that Robin Hood seems to be on Hollywood.

Check out the trailer here: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/robinhood/
Film website: http://www.robinhoodthemovie.com/