" Sherlock: Tv Series Brings the BBC that the XXI Century Wholesale Detective Literature
"Sherlock" is a BBC miniseries that transfers London century adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson . Received with enthusiasm in the United Kingdom, the three films of 90 minutes that make up this production have gained critical acclaim and an enthusiastic response from the public, which has led to the confirmation of shooting a second season.
The series includes icons emblematic of the stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle
recognizable throughout the world's apartment Holmes 221b Baker Street, Dr. Watson, crimes strangers they encounter, Inspector Lestrade, the ominous figure of Moriarty- but the action takes place with the fast pace, the touches of humor and methods that a detective of the likes of Holmes would use today. Mobiles, SMS and laptops facilitate their work, but what makes Holmes a unique character is inside his mind and his extraordinary deductive logic.
co-created by Steven Moffat
("Doctor Who", "The Adventures of Tintin" Steven Spielberg) and Mark Gatiss (The League of Gentlemen "," Doctor Who "), the distribution of the series is composed of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman in the skin of John Watson, Rupert Graves in the role of Inspector Lestrade and Stubbs as a Mrs. Hudson.
According to Steven Moffat, "Conan Doyle's stories did not deal with gas, and Levites, but spoke of brilliant discoveries, terrible villains and gruesome murders ... Other detectives have cases, Sherlock Holmes adventures lives, and that is what matters. "
Mark Gatiss adds: "The fact that Steven, a server and millions of people remain engaged with the success stories of Conan Doyle is a proof that they are indestructible. Still as strong, rugged and exciting as the first day. For us, this new series is a dream come true and we have Benedict and Martin Holmes and Watson with perfect for modern times. "
most notable characters are:
- Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch). Brilliant, calculating and social behavior unorthodox detective Sherlock is an extraordinary gifted with a mind that works at full speed. If you do not have puzzles to solve, their existence does not make sense. It has been established as a consultant in research, something that the police reluctantly agrees though that is capable of providing solutions to the most improbable crimes.
- Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman). Experienced, well-resourced and with a practical sense of things is an Army doctor whose life, after going through the war in Afghanistan, no way. Its existence takes a new direction when just sharing a flat with Sherlock Holmes, whom he just met. Now discover a different world through the mind of the detective, who begins to lock up a friendship as surprising as immortal.
Martin Freeman will become one of cinema's most famous faces in the coming years as it has been done with the role of Bilbo Baggins in the highly anticipated film adaptation of
"The Hobbit" directed by Peter Jackson in two installments.
Over three exciting episodes loaded with action and mystery dismal, Holmes and Watson navigate a maze of cryptic clues and deadly murderers to reach the truth behind each crime. The world's most famous detective emerges from the fog and offers us the Sherlock for the new generation in the following adventures:
- Study in Pink (Episode 1). A woman dressed in pink lies dead in a derelict building. It is the fourth victim in a series of suicides impossible. The Inspector Lestrade is the best cop in Scotland Yard, but even he should see a detective who can guess what it is before a software programmer by his tie, or with a pilot plane with only examine his thumb. The analytical mind of Sherlock is unique. Solving crimes is their way of living and escape from boredom.
- blind Banker (Episode 2). A mysterious code scribbled appears in unexpected places in London. The first person to see him die a few hours to read it. Sherlock is immersed in a world of codes and symbols of oriental air. He soon realizes that London is threatened by a gang of international smugglers, a secret society called the Black Lotus.
- The Big Game (Episode 3). The strange death of a government employee, an abandoned car soaked in blood, the shoes of the victim of a murder years ago, a murderer expert in the use of explosives ... The countdown is on and has launched a war of wits between Sherlock, Watson and a mysterious stranger who seems to have all the answers.
The main criticisms of the press
when evaluating this series can be summarized as:
- "is powered by an intellectual pleasure in full swing, witty dialogue, a fantastic performance ... Even the stylistic devices, such as text messages on the screen, works perfectly. Sherlock makes any other crimes expert on TV seems without substance. "- The Times
-" A wonderful script excellently played by the duo inspired by Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. It is a pleasure. "- Evening Standard
-" Holmes deductions are satisfactory as holmesiana ... The atmosphere of London is well captured or recreated with skill. The entrance of Watson has been treated skillfully, while the presentation of the great classic characters is done with dramatic gestures worthy confusing and misleading, of course, Sherlock Holmes. "- Time Out
-" Exciting and intelligent. "- Financial Times
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