The best Sherlock Holmes

docwatson · Subject: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:16 pm

I'm an old buzzard LOL so IMHO Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce were the best of the best in this series hands down. I'm sure others have a different opinion and you're welcome to it. Very Happy

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Aaron · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:32 pm

I prefer the stories to the movies. I like my Sherlock best!

By the way, Sherlock Holmes is my favorite literary character of all.

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SmokeyTweed · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:36 pm

Sadly my only foray into the world of Detective Holmes was the Hounds of Baskervilles. I enjoyed it but i believe it was remade for a younger audience. I'm always looking to add books to my collection so if there are any suggestions... Cool

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Aaron · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:38 pm

I have the complete collection of Sir Doyal's Sherlock short stories and novels in two volumes. By the way, Doyal's Sherlock is the only one that counts!

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hazmat · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:44 pm

Aaron wrote:

I have the complete collection of Sir Doyal's Sherlock short stories and novels in two volumes. By the way, Doyal's Sherlock is the only one that counts!

Have this same set of books and I have to say they're all rather enjoyable. I've never been a big Holmes fan, but I received this collection as a gift and, being short of other stuff to read, started working my way through it. Not bad, just not my "reach for" when it comes to literature.

@SmokeyTweed, if you're looking for a place to start, this collection is pretty good and relatively cost-effective. Mine's paperback and I'm sure didn't cost the gifter a pretty penny.

jhuggett · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:48 pm

I believe I picked up the complete works, two volumes, at Barnes and Noble for 15 bucks.

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Danish_Pipe_Guy · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:57 pm

I'm a decided Jeremy Brett guy! He brought a certain charm to Holmes that few others were able to deliver.

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Benjamin Button · Number of posts: 254 Age: 29 Registration date: 2008-10-10

Robert Downey Jr...

I'm casting my ballot for this one in advance. Very Happy

Doc Manhattan · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:36 pm

I'm a Jeremy Brett fan--he really has that air of superiority and manic control that I imagine Holmes having in the books... like a Victorian Dr. House. (Hugh Laurie would make a fine Holmes, for what it's worth.)

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Winslow · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:40 pm

I've got a 5 DVD set of an English TV show from the 50's which starred
Ronald Howard as Holmes.Not as good as Rathbone but then nobody was.
Interesting fact;after Doyle died his heirs squandered his money living large
and they sold the rights to the books and all and squandered that too. Mad

Winslow

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the macdonald · Number of posts: 257 Age: 34 Registration date: 2008-08-31

Jeremy Brett! There is no other Sherlock. He brought a turbulent arrogance to the role that was perfect. His Sherlock was a genius and he knew it, but there was always tension underlying his accurate solutions. It seemed like he was struggling with his savage self underneath the civilized Englishman. I can’t read any of the stories without seeing Jeremy Brett.

SmokeyTweed · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:48 pm

hazmat wrote:

Aaron wrote:

I have the complete collection of Sir Doyal's Sherlock short stories and novels in two volumes. By the way, Doyal's Sherlock is the only one that counts!

Have this same set of books and I have to say they're all rather enjoyable. I've never been a big Holmes fan, but I received this collection as a gift and, being short of other stuff to read, started working my way through it. Not bad, just not my "reach for" when it comes to literature.

@SmokeyTweed, if you're looking for a place to start, this collection is pretty good and relatively cost-effective. Mine's paperback and I'm sure didn't cost the gifter a pretty penny.

Thanks for the info Hazmat i'll definitely look into it.

IMHO I always thought that Gary Oldman would do a wonderful portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. Added bonus: he's actually English! But i'm sure Downey Jr. will be able to pull it off.

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vaperfavour · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:10 pm

what's this?!? Downey,jr to play sherlock? when is this movie coming out? is there a title?

jhuggett · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:50 am

It's not set to be out until 2010. It's also said that it will be a much more adventurous Holmes than previously depicted. I hope they don't screw it all up by trying to turn him into some Indian Jones.

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mark · Subject: Re: The best Sherlock Holmes Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:59 am

I was just thinking the same thing,,,in order to appeal to the younger audience and make millions,,,,