Sherlock Holmes Movie Trailer

The first official movie trailer of Sherlock Holmes has finally been released:

SHERLOCK HOLMES
That's definitely not the traditional portrayal of Sherlock, I have no doubt that this explosive reinvention of Conan Doyle's detective will catch the attention of the new generations. This Sherlock Holmes trailer shows a lot of comic scenes though. I know Director Guy Ritchie wants to reinvent the character and to adapt him to our time... But it still feels odd, even if Robert Downey Jr. seems to really enjoy those funny jokes.

Anyway, impatient to get some preview clips of Sherlock Holmes to discover the film further.
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Sherlock Holmes Cast Interview

Entertainment Tonight has been able to meet the cast of the new Sherlock Holmes movie. So we may enjoy this interview here below:

Robert Downey Jr. is answering to those who may think that Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes isn't respecting the source material:

"The reinvention [of Sherlock Holmes] is actually a return to the idiosyncrasy that Conan Doyle had in his books that people hadn't really pay much attention to."

Robert Downey Jr.

I agree that there is indeed a lot of action in the Sherlock Holmes series. Not sure though that Robert Downey's physiognomy is that close to the original Sherlock Holmes as described in the book. But that's a detail we may forgive, and even won't even notice because of Downey's great acting talent.
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Sherlock Holmes Pictures

Here below some pictures from Sherlock Holmes, upcoming movie based on Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective hero:
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Serlock Holmes is directed by Guy Ritchie and is starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role of Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as his sidekick Dr. Watson.
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Sherlock Holmes Movie In 2009

Director Guy Ritchie has decided to tackle a new movie adaptation based on Arthur Conan Doyle's detective Sherlock Holmes. The movie, simply titled Sherlock Holmes,is starring Robert Downey, Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson. Filming started in early October in London, UK. We may expect the movie Sherlock Holmes to be released during the second half of 2009.

The Plot:
"Detective Sherlock Holmes (Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Law) engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England." (Source: IMDb)

Here below a first look at Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. John Watson:
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Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law on the set of Serhlock Holmes in London
If one follows the traditional representation of the two detectives, the roles would have been assigned the other way around: the slim shape of Jude Law is a better match of Sherlock Holmes traditional representation and aging Robert Downey's physiognomy is more similar to Watson's...
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Traditional representation of Sherlock Holmes (with his pipe)
and Dr. Watson (crossing his arms).
But may be Director Guy Ritchie is purposely trying to make us reconsider what we know of Sherlock Holmes and his universe.I heard that Guy Ritchie wants to show that Serlock Holmes' intellect is as much of a curse as it is a blessing. He said that it will be a very contemporary film as far as the tone and texture, because it has been a relatively long time since there's been a film version of Sherlock Holmes that people embraced.

If I can make a bold statement, I bet this Sherlock Holmes movie will indeed reboot the English detective!

One thing I am just thinking about that Robert Downey Jr. and Sherlock Holmes have in common is their drug addiction: Robert Downey Jr. was indeed a drug addict (no idea what kind) and Sherlock Holmes regularly takes opium... But I suppose that Hollywood will not dwell on this dark side of the story... But it could have been interesting...
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