Sherlock Holmes is a classic fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. Holmes is normally described as having a brilliant, logical mind yet eccentric in his actions. Many novels and films about Sherlock Holmes have been produced. Recently, I have watched the newest film version of Sherlock Holmes starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. I very much enjoyed this film. Robert Downey Jr. did an excellent job in performing the actions and cleverness of Sherlock Holmes. Also, the films' soundtrack and effects made it even more special.
However, I wish the film touched more on Sherlocke's drug habits and psychological issues. Sherlock in the novels suffers from an addiction to cocaine. He also has many mental disturbances. For example, Holmes has an irrational disdain for women. In the novel The Seven Per-Cent Solution by an American writer Nicolas Meyer dives deeper into the mind of Sherlock Holmes. This novel is written in the point of view of Holmes's partner and good friends Dr. John Watson. Watson describes Holmes's behavior during the throws of a cocaine high and discusses the reasons why he has a strong hatred towards women. Unfortunately the films rarely present these issues or do things contrary to them. In the newest film of Sherlock Holmes, Holmes has a passion for a women named Irene Adler. This is very contrary to the behavior of Sherlock Holmes because in the novels he has no sexual or emotional attraction to women.
Even though this films lacks these important details to Sherlock Holmes I still find the film interesting and most entertaining. This film is a film I wouldn't mind watching again and again. I am excited to see the second installment to this film being released in theatres. May the brilliance and glory of Sherlock Holmes continue to be alive in the coming generations.
Also, if someone could please perhaps write a story about Sherlock Holmes attempting to solve the Jack the Ripper case that would be awesome
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