Characterization

A good movie always has a great main character. This character is always brought to life well and seems as if they were a real person if their part is played well. For example, Robert Downy Jr.'s role in the Sherlock Holmes series is executed very well. I feel that Robert Downy Jr. suits the part really good and makes me feel like he is actually Sherlock Holmes. If you do not know, Sherlock Holmes is based on a book series written by, "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle." The character in the book is a very logical and smart detective who solves numerous crimes throughout the series. Robert Downy Jr. gets into the mind of Sherlock Holmes and brings Holmes to life. The movie version of Holmes is brought to life by his Brittish accent, daring and witty acts, his wardrobe of trench coats and his signature corn cob pipe.

The scene below is the opening scene to the second Sherlock Holme movie. Holmes proves his wit and physical capability when he fights against four other men. In the middle of the fight, he has a flash forward of what the men that he is fighting will try to do next. Now the book version of Sherlock Holmes is not psychic, but by performing this flash forward, it exaggerated the brains that Holmes actually has. The obstacle of defeating four men is surpassed by this premonition he has. Also, Holmes enters the scene in a disguise as a Chinese man. This is kinda humorous and exemplifies how there is a character within the character of Sherlock Holmes.

Trailer to both Sherlock Holmes Movies:

Sherlock Holmes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egcx63-FfTE

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDv0WRmPWp8&feature=watch-vrec