Sherlock is this weeks "movie"

So this weeks “movie” is actually a TV show. The reason I'm putting it up as a “movie” is that each episode is about an hour and a half long and there are three episodes, you do the math. Sherlock is a show produced by the BBC that takes the worlds foremost detective and his Dr. Watson and gives them a modern spin. Created by Stephen Moffat and Mark Gatiss the show manages to bring a dark and realistic tone to what has often been portrayed as a kids story. Moffat, who is best known for his work on the newest iteration of Doctor Who, has managed to make the old knew again through the creation and writing of two very deep and interesting main characters.

Our Dr. Watson is played by none other than the man that would be Bilbo, Martin Freeman. In fact Freeman just took a break from the set of The Hobbit in order to shoot another three episode run of Sherlock. Watson, a disabled veteran of a recent war, is struggling through life like anyone else would be in that situation, until he meets Holmes, who brings some excitement back to his life. Freeman plays the part to a tee, and will without a doubt be emerging as a world-wide superstar when The Hobbit releases.

 

On to the main attraction. And this one is worth the price of admission. Benedict Cumberbatch, go ahead read it again, is absolutely mesmerizing as Holmes. Out of nowhere he has become someone to watch based solely on this series. He will most likely be familiar in some way to some of you seeing as he has been in quite a bit. But you have never seen him like this. This role seems tailor made for him. He manages to capture the sympathy and disdain of the audience that the character requires, all while managing to make it seem like a day at the amusement park. It is worth it to watch Sherlock just for his performance.

 

So if you haven't picked it up yet, I'm a fan. The writing is smart and clever, the acting is spot on, and the characters are literally classics. I don't think you can go wrong with this one. You can find Sherlock on Netflix streaming, and you should. Enjoy.

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Friday Movie: Brick

Alright. Friday is, in fact, movie day. Each Friday I will be aiming to do one of two things, either point out a movie that is in theaters currently that I feel is worth your dollars or point out a movie you may have missed but is definitely worth your time. For the most part I will try to make sure that anything I recommend is fairly accessible either in theaters or through Netflix.

First up is Brick. This mystery crime thriller from writer/director Rian Johnson should not be missed. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt of 3^rd Rock from the Sun fame as a teenage loner trying to solve the murder of a secret crush.

Although the premise may sound a bit to teen, the tone that Johnson brings to the film is without a doubt what will hook most people. Johnson deserves nothing but praise for his vision of this film and his ability to bring it fruition. Brick manages to take what might sound like a weak premise for a high school drama and transports it somewhere,and sometime, entirely different. Through cinematography and dialog at first glance appears to be a modern film becomes, as far as I am concerned, film noir at its best.

Gordon-Levitt is amazing as the loner with nothing to lose hell bent on discovering the truth. He manages to take what may ,with other actors, come across as cheesy dialogue and make it his own. With the right amount self loathing and darkness to sell it as part of this 1950's detective story. That being said Nora Zehetner also brings everything needed to her role as the mysterious woman with a link to the truth.

If you missed this movie, or it's been a while since you've seen it go ahead and give it a shot. I watched it again so I would have a better idea what to write here and it was just as great as I remember it. I can't imagine you being disappointed. You can find Brick on Netflix instant streaming service. Please let me know what you think and if you have any recommendations for future movies to be highlighted here.