As a pair of classic companion, Sherlock Holmes and John Watson have gone beyond time and space. Notably, in the last few adaptations of Conan Doyle, actors and actress establish a new look for the traditional version in response to the modern society in 21st century. These new versions of Sherlock Holmes have driven its popularity again, and not only among pre-existing fans, but also new audiences who may not read Doyle’s novels or watch its films before. In the film adapted, Guy Ritchie’s two directed works of Sherlock Holmes are noticeable for changing the image of Holmes and Watson into a bohemian, reckless and action style. The first movie, Sherlock Holmes (2009), is about the companion investigating resurrected Lord Blackwood and his …show more content…
played Holmes and Jude Law played Watson use not only logical thoughts, but also martial arts, such as fencing, Ju-Jitsu and Kung Fu. This inconstant setting transforms a crime detective story into action mystery films, which are composed by fast paced brawl scenes, mysterious rituals, accidental boat sinking, and building explosion. Compared to Nigel Bruce’s the clumsy fool version, Jude Law’s representation is more faithful to the original. He is intelligent with steadfast determination, quick wit and skilled fighting ability.(McMullen 2012) The relationship between Holmes and Watson is sincere friendship. The constant ridicule and banter that audiences would expect between close friends and make them believe their companionship. Rather than bromance, Downey accounted the camaraderie between them is ‘two men who happen to be roommates who wrestle a lot and share a bed’(Carroll 2009). He even praised ‘the great win in our depiction of Sherlock Holmes is Jude Law’s Watson’, and elaborated this Watson has ‘a military career, a decorated soldier, a serious doctor, a bit of a womanizer, a bit of a gambler which makes him a much more interesting foil for Holmes‘(Carroll
In “The Red-headed League,” Sherlock Holmes life endures in solving mysteries for his clients. Sherlock Holmes consistently has proven to be one of the best detectives and investigators with his many skills in solving crimes. However, in the end of the second section of “The Red-Headed League”, Watson describes Holmes “dual nature.” Holmes reveal two sides of his character, which is moving from a quiet contemplation state into a frantic activity. “the dual nature alternately asserted itself, and his extreme exactness and astuteness represented... the reaction against the poetic and contemplative mood which occasionally predominated in him.”
The legendary fictional character Sherlock Holmes was constructed by a basis of a French criminal expert and a famous police investigator. He is known for his prowess in perception and analysis. On the other hand, Holmes sympathy towards people is near absent. Holmes loves to breakdown the story of each person he comes in contact with it. However, he does make a mistake occasionally. Although, there are many positive representations of Holmes, the Downey-Holmes is the best.
According to Exodus 20:13 “you shall not murder,” however the world consists of countless people who disobey this command. Murderers are especially horrific if they are serial killers because it is awful enough to kill one person, but to murder repeatedly is sickening. It is extremely depressing to know that some murderers never get caught. One of the most infamous serial killers whose identity was never uncovered is Jack the ripper. Numerous people have different theories relating to who Jack the ripper was, but none have been proven. One main theory is that America’s first serial killer, H. H. Holmes was London’s Jack the ripper. To find evidence to prove the theory of whether or not H. H. Holmes was Jack the ripper; crucial evidence to look at are the similarities between the killers.
Everyone creates their own movie adaptation of any novel they’re reading in their heads, whether it’s how the characters sound like to what their living room furniture looks like. Sometimes our favorite novels’ movie adaptation is just not sufficient in the way that it doesn’t stay true to the book and ruins your fantasy version of how the movie should have been. Whether if the plot was too drastically changed or your beloved characters are forever tainted by their non-worthy movie counterparts. In one's opinion, the movie adaptation of the book "Watsons go to Birmingham-1963" could have marred people’s opinion of the novel's story. The book “The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963” is centered on the Watson family as they take a trip to, you guessed it, Birmingham
On July 20, 2012, a major tragedy happened in Aurora Colorado during a midnight screening of the film The Dark Knight Rises. James Holmes willingly without showing no remorse entered the movie theater Century 16 at Town Center. He was resembling the Joker with red hair wearing a gas mask and body armor murdering 12 people and wounding 70 people. A jury found Holmes guilty on 24 counts of first degree murder, two counts for each of the 12 victims. Also, he was found guilty of 140 counts of attempted murder for the 70 people wounded (Biography, 2016). James Holmes’ life, upbringing, and behavior preceding the massacre, the significance of the case from a behavioral and security management perspective, the response time by the theater staff and law enforcement, the legal and ethical considerations in this incident and what learning outcomes are relevant to this case study will be some of the highlights covered in this case analysis.
Elementary an American crime drama mainly filmed in New York is a contemporary version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character Sherlock Holmes that is currently on its fourth season. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson. Holmes is depicted as a recovering drug addict and assist the New York City Police Department in solving crimes. Prior to arriving in New York, Holmes was a consultant in Scotland Yard. Dr. Joan Watson, a former surgeon, turned sober companion was hired by Sherlock's father to help him through rehabilitation.
He chases butterflies and studies the moor and it’s inhabitants. In the book mortimer is a very creepy person and studies humans and skulls. While in the film mortimer is a acts in a more serious manner while Stapleton is incredibly creepy, he asks would you have an objection to me running my finger along parietal fissure? Also he makes more points about Holmes’ skull (Attwood, The Hound of the Baskervilles). This ends up making Stapleton a very creepy character for the suspense of the movie. In the book Watson looks up to Holmes with great respect and takes his smallest compliments and appreciates them greatly. Holmes states with great pride, “It may be that you are not yourself luminous, but you are a conductor of light.” (Doyle 3). By saying this he means, Watson is such a fool that he makes Homles seem even smarter than he is. In the film, however, Watson stands up to Homles at the end when he saves Homles from drowning in the moor pit even though he got shot by stapleton (Attwood, The Hound of the Baskervilles). Also, when Watson finds out Holmes has been investigating the case after Holmes told him that Holmes had work to do in london, He was outraged. There is also other small details in the story that do not have a huge effect on the plot but still change it slightly. For example, Laura Lyon does not exist in the film, even though in the book
Sherlock Holmes, by nature, is quite bold and he is willing to face any challenges in the way of justice. In “A Scandal in Bohemia” he throws himself into a mob to get the attention of Irene. He usually confronts violent murderers and people with better physical structures, for example: Dr Roylott from “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, intrepidly. In fact, Sherlock possesses above average physical strength and he once unbent the half bent fire poker with sudden effort in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”. As Dr Watson mentions during the conversations in “The Five Orange Pips”, he is a boxer and swordsman. Moreover, in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, Sherlock fought off the deadly snake with a cane, showing he is a versatile combat expert.
Ace Ventura and Sherlock Holmes are two superb detectives. Ace Ventura is a detective that focuses on animals. He can solve things from mistaken identities and murder mysteries to missing animals and stolen goods. Sherlock Holmes is a detective of homicide. He has solved numerous cases and is considered the best detective in London.
Towards the end of the story Holmes is completely annoyed with the King of Bohemia, while in contrast he is mind blown by Irene's abilities. First and foremost Holmes tells the King that Irene is married and is in love with the man, and for him to not fret about her releasing the picture. The King can't quite seem to fathom the fact that a woman like Irene, a woman who is below his class, no longer obsesses over him. Holmes confirms that she might indeed be in love and he states ““It is true. And yet—! Well! I wish she had been of my own station! What a queen she would have made!””. As they arrive to Irene's place to, be confronted by an older lady where she says that Irene has left the country for good. Holmes dumbfounded, rushes past the
This excerpt alone can describe the relationship between the detective and his partner, separating Holmes from Watson by interpreting how he observes and infers upon the scene of the crime versus Watson, who is intelligent nonetheless but not as keen as Holmes in identifying such specific details. In terms of this discussion, it can be assumed that Doyle may have intended to use this dialogue to play out the scene in a dynamic way to show the difference between the two. Here, Holmes carries most of the conversation while Watson listens and struggles to follow Holmes’s complicated thinking. Another factor to consider is how Holmes asks Watson many rhetorical questions. This aspect of their interactions compares their sense of understanding as well, suggesting that Holmes has a habit of asking these questions to explain his observations to Watson.
Coulson, 2004). Sherlock is a part of the upper class while Watson is seen as a middle class citizen while he is respected but he isn't on the same level as Holmes. He is also respected for his work as a doctor and is known for being hard working. Sherlock is portrayed as a troubled but brilliant detective who is often troubled and socially awkward with people. He also deals with psychological noise with the fact that he sees everything he call it both a gift and a curse at the same time. Holmes and Watson both have different degrees of perceived self and presenting self. In Watson case his is more concerned with his presenting self than Sherlock is (C. M. Shaw& R. Edwards, 1997).
In the excerp from the novel The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Nicholas Meyer’s reveals the true nature of the characters detective Sherlock Holmes and the psychologist Sigmund Freud. Although, both of the characters shared similarities and differences in their professional methods that they used in their career, the two characters were both monumental figures that changed the human history through their brilliance in work.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle utilizes many detail-oriented literary elements to develop the many adventures of the famous fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John Watson. Long winded description and complex vocabulary are infused into Doyle’s writing to accentuate Holmes’s great intelligence. By incorporating such a heavy, educated tone upon the mysteries, the tales of Sherlock Holmes are expressed as very complicated stories that challenge readers in comprehension as well as encourage curiosity through puzzling cases.
Arthur Conan Doyle’s legacy rests heavily on one Victorian creation: the character of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes's attitude of intelligence and originality continues to keep fans inclined and fascinated ever since the Victorian era. Holmes persists as remakes and reincarnations of the Sherlock character keep the mastermind relevant. While the modernization of Sherlock creates a personal connection between the reader and Sherlock in “A Scandal in Belgravia,” the BBC adaptation dilutes Sherlock’s character from a distinguished genius to a mere detective.