Sherlock Holmes has definitely been a character that people have connected with or at least been intrigued by. Through his actions, behavior, and characteristics he follows the cliche of a man you love to hate. Sherlock's character has been transported from books to television and movies, and has been done and redone, adapted, and modernized over time.
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BBC Sherlock-
This had to be my favorite version of Sherlock. I really liked Sherlock's confidence (even though he's a jerk). He's completely assured in his abilities and how smart he is, so the behavior of those around him does not seem to surprise him. Out of version of Sherlock, he does seem to be the most unaware of how to interact with other people. I do not believe he's uncomfortable with others, but rather he believe that he's superior to them. He's socially awkward, but content to be that way.
http://youtu.be/Rl41VkyXUmk- Sherlock-Arch Enemy
This clip does a good job showing Sherlocks relationships with others. He knows he arrogant and knows his flaws, he just doesn't care. He seems surprised by the idea that he would have a friend, but it's personally understandable to him that he would have an enemy.
Sherlock Holmes (movie) -
We talked in class about what makes Sherlock Holmes a British story vs an American one. I feel like the movie is more American just placed in Britain. The movie being more focused on action than anything makes me first think of it as an American movie. I also think Sherlock's character is very different from the BBC portrayal. While he's confident and rude, Sherlock in the movie is so (knowingly) dependent on Watson. He is focused on sabotage, so not to lose his friend, and in the movie I believe that Holmes really considered Watson his friend. The two have an interesting dynamic because of Holmes' dependency, which is different because I had always felt that Sherlock was independent and Watson was more of a sidekick.
Elementary (Television Show)
This clip does a good job showing Sherlocks relationships with others. He knows he arrogant and knows his flaws, he just doesn't care. He seems surprised by the idea that he would have a friend, but it's personally understandable to him that he would have an enemy.
Sherlock Holmes (movie) -
We talked in class about what makes Sherlock Holmes a British story vs an American one. I feel like the movie is more American just placed in Britain. The movie being more focused on action than anything makes me first think of it as an American movie. I also think Sherlock's character is very different from the BBC portrayal. While he's confident and rude, Sherlock in the movie is so (knowingly) dependent on Watson. He is focused on sabotage, so not to lose his friend, and in the movie I believe that Holmes really considered Watson his friend. The two have an interesting dynamic because of Holmes' dependency, which is different because I had always felt that Sherlock was independent and Watson was more of a sidekick.
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This depiction of Sherlock was pretty surprising to me. Forget the fact that Watson is a Woman named Joan who plays a role resembling a social worker, but it's kind of strange to think that Sherlock is using a social worker. This version of Holmes had him coming out of rehab and attending support groups. The show was smart to make all of that involuntary rather than voluntary because I do not believe that Sherlock's character would have gone to rehab or support groups willingly. This version of Sherlock humanized the most. He was fragile in the tv show than in other renditions of Sherlock stories. He still was incredible smart and sarcastic, but he needed a lot more emotional support.
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One of my favorite things about Sherlock is that each of these men came from the same idea but turned out so differently, partly because of who reworked them but also because of their audiences.
ReplyDeleteTraditional Sherlock wore the hat, smoked a pipe and solved cases with Dr. Watson in a completely platonic stiff upper lip British relationship.
The movie took a different turn and made Holmes a drug addict addicted to the cases and Watson a gambler. Their choices were particularly interesting especially given their move to the big screen.
BBC Sherlock is one of my favorite things to date but only because of the glorious Martin Freeman. I love that the relationship is so complex and uneven; it's ugly, dirty and uncomfortable which is exactly what it tries to be.
Elementary is satisfying for me in a different way. NY Sherlock is a person, still a douchebag out to prove his worth and solve crime but Joan offers something more. She's just as broken and just as unable to see the tree through the forest of her grief.
Each of these Sherlocks spawned from the mind of a creator who decided to spin the man and see how he'd fair. Some thrived, others are denied full Sherlock status but each holds a core that originates from the Conan Doyle, however unwilling that man was to let Sherlock live.
I see your point about Sherlock. Personally, while I do struggle with some of the Sherlock characters, I did like all of the Watson characters. I liked how they were different from one another and the style of support they provided Sherlock. I know that's strange considering I'm not as understanding about changing Sherlock's character. Perhaps because he is the lead I have certain expectations I think he should meet I'm more critical, but since Watson is more of an assistant in some form I feel there is more flexibility.
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