Barts hospital, in a suicide bid to save his friends from the dastardly professor moriarty. Filming season 3 of sherlock holmes, carrying on from where he leapt off the top of st. When a string of brutal murders terrorizes london, it doesnt take long for legendary detective sherlock holmes robert downey jr. Sherlock holmes is certainly one to the greatest detectives ever created and his stories continue to be brought to life today in sherlock holmes movies and tv shows. So when i heard that 2 new faces were to be cast as sherlock, the wonderful robert downey jr in guy ritchies sherlock to benedict cumberbatch who i am ashamed to say i didnt really know at the time, i was a little apprehensive but also curious to see what they could bring to this great literary character. Looking for a smart and amazing comparison between two sherlocks. Who is better sherlock holmes, robert downey jr or benedict cumberbatch. Sherlock holmess robert downey jr is envious of benedict.
Robert downey jr from the movie sherlock holmes and for benedict cumberbatch is taken from series sherlock bbc 1. Who is a better sherlock holmes between jeremy brett and. Benedict s holmes is a little quainter and very british he is a restless spirit, not prone to selfharm but destructive in his own way, quite uncaring of emotion on the whole and. Referring to himself as a consulting detective in the stories, holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when. Cumberbatchweb on sherlock holmes bbc, benedict sherlock. What you would find in the book is classic sherlock holmes in contradiction to modern sherlock holmes which is shown on tv series. Find images and videos about sherlock, benedict cumberbatch and sherlock holmes on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. John watson, mark strong as the protagonist lord henry blackwood, and rachel mcadams as irene adler who was a thief who worked for professor moriarty, but also had a relationship with holmes. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories. They cant really be compared with one another, to be honest. To you, the world remains an impenetrable mystery, whereas, to me, it is an open book. He has more hand to hand combat experience and will anticipate the entire fight the moment it begins, plus hes more physically robust than sherlock. Benedict cumberbatch is the best sherlock and i love how the stories are just updated versions of the original stories.
At the same time, they misrepresented certain characteristics. In my opinion, among the given three, i think its jonny lee miller. His relationship with watson is far more stronger and matured and hes reached the very manic, but functioning, stage of sherlock. Benedict cumberbatch sherlock holmes vs robert downey jr. Robert downey jr s sherlock holmes 3 on the way as warner bros sets writers room. Why infinity war lacks sherlock holmes reference cbr. Dec 14, 2011 robert downey jr has hinted that there may be a third instalment of sherlock holmes. My generations embodiment of sherlock holmes sorry, robert downy. Sherlock holmes the art of deduction 1 of 2 duration. His name still doesnt trip off the tongue, but welcome to the tv stratosphere, benedict cumberbatch. Directed by guy ritchie, sherlock holmes franchise has two movies sherlock holmes and sherlock holmes. Im thinking about starting the sherlock holmes tv show. Sherlock holmes robert downey jr version vs sherlock holmes.
Benedict or robert downey who is the better sherlock. Robert downey jr hints at third sherlock holmes bbc news. Sherlock tv series 2010 benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes. Detective sherlock holmes and his stalwart partner watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of england. I have to admit that having seen the movies first, it was hard to knock off rdjs sherlock, his soft eyes, and softer voice. The film was directed by guy ritchie and produced by joel silver, lionel wigram, susan downey, and dan lin. Cumberholmes would likely solve the puzzle more quickly. Robert downey jr s interpretation of sherlock holmes was a little more hands on a bit of a fighting and ladies man sort of a jack sparrow meets sherlock holmes. Will benedict cumberbatch play sherlock holmes again. Dec 31, 2018 benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories audiobook full.
Oct 28, 2016 going forward with a third sherlock holmes always struck me as a nobrainer, and i can only assume that it was downey jr. Robert downey jr says sherlock holmes 3 is still happening. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Leslie klinger is creator of the new annotated sherlock holmes, a consultant on the robert downey, jr sherlock films, and the lawyer who. Bloodied and battered, standing in some kind of ratpit, robert downey jr is holmes at. A game of shadows that star downey jr as the titular detective and jude law as his companion dr john watson. Robert downey jr has screen envy of benedict cumberbatch as sherlock downey jr took to reddit for an ask me anything and revealed that sherlock is a big fan of sherlock share on facebook. Ever since sherlock series four finished, fans have wondered whether wed see benedict cumberbatch return as the supersleuth once more. Oct 08, 2017 in the recent years, we have seen two sherlocks robert downey juniors sherlock set in the vintage era of the 1800s, and benedict cumberbatchs sherlock set in the digital era. Actors jump at the chance to portray the great detective, whether it be basil rathbone, robert downey jr. Sherlock holmes robert downey jr version vs sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch version close.
Four original short stories by john taylor and benedict cumberbatch aug 20, 2015 4. The 2009 adventure sherlock holmes, starring robert downey jr. Director guy ritchie returned with his sherlock holmes sequel after the success of the first. I am not going to pretend that i read err listened to this audio book for any reason other than, well him. Sherlock holmes 2009 full movie stream online youtube. Benedict cumberbatch plays doctor strange in the muchawaited marvel film avengers. Downey s last movie in the role of the iconic victorian detective was released before the avengers assembled at the end of the mcus phase 1, after which downey found himself pretty busy, so the threequel has been a long time coming. Gif i like that it has old fashioned sherlock and bbc sherlock because i watch the show and have read some of the books. Vote for the best screen sherlock benedict cumberbatch has revealed that he and his fellow sherlock. This one centered around professor james moriarty played by jared harris getting revenge for the first movie. In any case, if you are a fan of the books originally, then you have probably formed an image of holmes in your mind which may. The adventures of sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch. I agree with cashay the johnny lee miller elementary is a good crime show but i dont really see it has sherlock holmes. So when i heard that 2 new faces were to be cast as sherlock, the wonderful robert downey jr in guy ritchies sherlock to benedict cumberbatch who i am ashamed to say i didnt really know at the time, i was a little apprehensive but also curious to see what they could bring.
Sherlock holmes is a 2009 period mystery action film based on the character of the same name created by sir arthur conan doyle. He and jude law were such a departure from what we were used to. Perhaps you are thinking of another television show, elementary. Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john. However, i was a little sad to realize that it is not one of sir arthur conan doyles novels, but instead a new author who was attempting to write as the characters. Also keep in mind that, rdjs sherlock holmes is shot in accordance with the book by sir arthur conan doyle while bcs sherlock. Sherlock holmes is the most portrayed literary human character in film and television history, having appeared on screen 254 times as of 2012. Who is better sherlock holmes, robert downey jr or. Childrens books tiny sherlock holmes book for queen. Both these performances capture certain aspects of the character very well. Nov 01, 2010 i was so excited to find that benedict cumberbatch had done the reading for an audio book version of sherlock holmes. Sherlock holmes robert downey jr version vs sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch version round 1. Sherlock holmes 3 is still happening says robert downey jr. Robert downey jr s reign as the hippest new holmes on the baker street block has proved short.
Thats right, our second favorite sherlock holmes sorry, robert is currently hanging out with our number one in atlanta, georgia, while they film the mega. Sherlock holmes is most portrayed literary human character. Robert downey jr down for the cause of sherlock holmes. Benedict sherlock, sherlock bbc, sherlock fandom, benedict cumberbatch sherlock, benedict cumberbatch birthday, watch sherlock, martin freeman, benedict and martin, mrs hudson. I was so excited to find that benedict cumberbatch had done the reading for an audiobook version of sherlock holmes. Benedict cumberbatch chats sherlock holmes with robert downey jr picture. See more ideas about sherlock holmes, sherlock and robert downey jr.
The sussex vampire from the case book of sherlock holmes by sir arthur conan doyle. Onscreen sherlock holmes unite in awesome fanmade poster. I love to stay in at night, light a fire, have a whiskey and watch a movie or read a good book c bc. He and robert downey jr have played sherlock in the past, and critics and fans appreciated. Ill refer to downey and cumberbatch as holmes and sherlock, respectively, since thats how theyre referred to in their source materials. Jeremy brett and benedict cumberbatch are both impeccable actors and thats one area that cant really be compared. The release date of sherlock holmes the upcoming movie sequel to guy ritchies sherlock holmes starring robert downey jr and jude law, has been announced.
Benedict cumberbatch, downey snorts at the name once again, and guy thought it would be useful. In the recent years, we have seen two sherlocks robert downey juniors sherlock set in the vintage era of the 1800s, and benedict cumberbatch s sherlock set in the digital era. According to the russo brothers, the pair had no intention on making any references to rdj and cumberbatch s times as sherlock holmes in infinity war. Confirms sherlock holmes 3 is happening, reveals hes a fan of benedict cumberbatch like the rest of us. Unfortunately for fans of sherlock holmes, avengers. So, basically, i much prefer benedict cumberbatch s sherlock. From robert downey jr to benedict cumberbatch, we count down the 20 best portrayals of conan doyles sherlock holmes. Which sherlock resembles the original characterization of. Whose portrayal of sherlock holmes was closer to conan. Infinity war featured no reference to the character despite benedict cumberbatch s doctor strange and robert downey jr s iron man spending a lot of time together in the film.
Sherlock holmes 3 is still happening according to robert downey jr. He created a poster for this fictional movie, featuring robert downey jr. That according to the guinness book of world records. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch speed drawing with sherlock theme by. List of actors who have played sherlock holmes wikipedia. Again it brought together robert downey jr as the eccentric detective sherlock holmes and jude law as his aide dr. Benedict cumberbatch has revealed that some five years after they first stepped into the character in separate projects, he and robert downey jr have discussed their respective versions of. Mark gatiss photos mark gatiss in action during the filming of sherlock holmes played by benedict cumberbatch. Theyre two different takes on sherlock, you cant compare them.
The other two shows have a habit of glorifying holmes and presenting him as a manrobot, a superhero capable of anything. As my friends and i commonly refer to the robert downey dr. Benedict cumberbatch and robert downey jr compare sherlock. Doctor watson moves in with the eccentric sherlock holmes and they get a case to solve. Also, the episodes are based off of the sherlock stories. The adventures of sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch vs. To be more specific, as sherlock holmes would expect us to be, hes now the most portrayed literary human character in film and television. Four sherlock holmes stories narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered. Its no mystery that we are currently enjoying a surfeit of sherlocks. Sherlock holmes robert downey jr version vs sherlock. Second, the sherlock s they play are both in completely different era. Downey asks his rep, taking a sip from his blazing hot cappuccino and walking into a rather small hotel room.
The lord of the rings the fellowship of the rings audiobook chap 16 make by tokybook. The sherlock holmes stories created by arthur conan doyle is far different from that of tv series. Benedict cumberbatch has revealed that some five years after they first stepped into the character in separate projects, he and robert downey jr have discussed their respective versions of sherlock holmes. Sherlock holmes and life after dragon tattoo audio. Cumberbatch is young, smooth, showoff, immature sherlock. Downey jr plays holmes in a similar way to benedict cumberbatch in that hes.
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