Sherlock Holmes (2009 Film)

The film takes place in 1891 and revolves around Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) and Watson (Jude Law) stopping a plot to destroy Britain [3]. The film opens with the arrest of the murderers Holmes cult leader Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong), who promises that he will return from the dead and vengeance, as he is led to the gallows. [4] In May 2009, Warner Bros. released the official plot synopsis: "In a new dynamic representation of the most famous Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new enemy and unravel a deadly conspiracy that could destroy the country. [5] "The complete synopsis published in July included the following:" The action-adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes is helmed by famed filmmaker Guy Ritchie, for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. Robert Downey Jr. brings the detective mythical life, and Jude Law plays Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a staunch ally of Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams plays Irene Adler, the only woman ever to beat Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly plays love interest Watson, Mary. "[Edit] Cast Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes. Downey was visiting the offices Joel Silver with his wife, producer Susan Downey, when he learned about the project [6]. Ritchie initially estimated Downey was too old for the role because he wanted the film to show a young Holmes on a learning curve like Batman Begins [4 ]. Ritchie has decided to take a chance on giving the role, and Downey told the BBC that "I think me and Guy are well suited to work together. The more I look into the books, the more fantastic it becomes . Holmes is a weirdo. [7] Downey has also revealed that his wife had to say: "when you read the description of man - the kind of eccentric and nuts - it could be a description of me." [ 8] Downey intends to place greater emphasis on the patriotic side of Holmes and his bohemian, and felt that his work on the Chaplin prepared for the English accent [9]. Ritchie feels his focus is "impeccable". [10] Both Downey and Ritchie are fans of martial arts, and were inspired by the bartitsu mentioned in history 1901 The Adventure of the Empty House [11]. Downey has lost weight for the part, because during a conversation he had with Chris Martin, Martin recommended that Holmes look "thin" and "lean" [12]. Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Holmes ally , a surgeon and a veteran of the war. The law does not portray the mad awkward that the actor Nigel Bruce films popularized in the 1930s-40s. [13] Act previously appeared in the Granada Television series The Adventures Sherlock Holmes in an episode based on the adventure of Shoscombe Old Place. Being a fan of Holmes, the law has recognized that there were unexplored area in adaptations of others and was intrigued by casting Downey Law was sunk because it had a positive meeting with Downey and passed the film would explore the friendship between Holmes and Watson. Downey said emphasizing the qualities Watson as a former soldier, a doctor, a womanizer and a player, he would do for a film more interesting for Holmes. [14] Law is a phrase book of stories to improvise in his dialogue. [15] Ritchie originally planned Russell Crowe in the role [16]. Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, a femme fatale from New Jersey who once beat Holmes to win his respect grudgingly. [13] In the film, Adler is no longer married to Godfrey Norton needs help and Holmes where [14]. Downey convinced Ritchie cast McAdams, arguing that it would not look too young to be his love interest [17]. Mark Strong as Lord Blackwood, a SATA drive.