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The Traditional Versions Of Sherlock Holmes

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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

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