Sherlock Holmes is a Smash Hit

Posted on 21. Dec, 2009 by M.L. Zupan in Entertainment, Feature, Movies

Sherlock Holmes Takes On a New Life

A winner for Sherlock Holmes and a must see.

From the opening sequence to the closing credits, Sherlock Holmes keeps you on the edge of your seat. But if you are looking for the old Sherlock Holmes that you may have grown up with – forget it!

Robert Downey Jr. takes on Sherlock Holmes like Daniel Craig took on James Bond. The scenes are mixed with old England as you would expect in the foggy, dirty London of yesteryear, but the scenes are filled with the kind of explosive action that you would expect in a James Bond film. And Robert Downey Jr. carries if off with his easy on-liners and natural gift of acting.

Downey’s version of Holmes is portrayed as a much more action oriented person as opposed to the egg-headed thinker. He is not as dapper or as clean cut, but he has wit, he has charm and just the right amount of humanity to thrill audiences across the country.

Jude Law as Watson, is no less of a character in this version of Conan Doyle’s classic. From being the stepped on, shadow of a side-kick in past versions – Jude Law brings Watson to life as a strong asset and indispensable partner in our heroes continuous antics and knack for getting into trouble.

The only downside is that it is a shame it comes out on Christmas Day when so many people have made commitments to family. The week before or even two days after I believe would bring greater opening day viewers – but you do have the whole holiday time through New Year’s.

Overall – our review of Sherlock Holmes is a must see. Right until the very last scene – the movie will leave you hanging.

Sigourney Weaver Attends World Premiere of “Avatar”

Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Kirsten Daly in Celebrity, Movies

‘Avatar’ – the newest sci-fi extravaganza by James Cameron premiered Thursday in Leicester Square in London. The movie stars Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver who, among others, attended the premier event.

The Queen of Sci-Fi Sigourney Weaver

“This is the 30th anniversary of Weaver’s career breakthrough with her role as Ellen Ripley in the first “Alien” film. But far from resting on her laurels, the 60-year-old actress is again on extraterrestrial active duty with “Avatar,” the James Cameron sci-fi epic that opens Dec. 18.” — LA Times: ‘Avatar’ star Sigourney Weaver as queen of sci-fi: ‘Outer space has been good to me’

Sigourney Weaver was not the only female sci-fi star on the set. Zoe Saldana, who many remember in her role as communications officer Uhura in the blockbuster Star Trek movie is planning on returning to the final frontier in the up-coming ‘Star Trek’ sequel next year.

We look forward to hearing more about that as things develop.