I think even in the 1980s, there was some criticism that Brett was straying too much from the canonical Holmes. However, it's funny to hear Cumberbatch make it, when all modern performances - Cumberbatch's included - take so much from Brett. There's a tendency for people to denigrate their most obvious influences. And I think that's what is happening here. Jeremy Brett casts a very long shadow.
I'm trying to give Cumberbatch the benefit of the doubt. I don't think he was intentionally denigrating Brett as he's been respectful of Brett's portrayal in other interviews I've read. However, the quote does make it sound like Cumberbatch doesn't believe Brett was delivering an accurate portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, which pisses me off. While I don't think Brett's performance was always perfect, I think he did an excellent job most of the time (in the episodes before 1990).
I think Jonny Lee Miller is entertaining, but he's a bit more House than Holmes. Elementary is better than most shit on American network TV, but it's no Sherlock either.
Well, I know it has its fans and it must be doing well because they're supposed to be filming a second season. However, I just can't bring myself to watch it, even if it is better than most shit on American network TV. *g*
So, what did you think of the Big Finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. However, I'll be listening to it soon because I need to clean my apartment. *g* I'll let you know what I think once I do listen to it. I'm looking forward to hearing Nicholas Briggs as Holmes.
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Date: 2013-02-25 05:56 pm (UTC)I'm trying to give Cumberbatch the benefit of the doubt. I don't think he was intentionally denigrating Brett as he's been respectful of Brett's portrayal in other interviews I've read. However, the quote does make it sound like Cumberbatch doesn't believe Brett was delivering an accurate portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, which pisses me off. While I don't think Brett's performance was always perfect, I think he did an excellent job most of the time (in the episodes before 1990).
I think Jonny Lee Miller is entertaining, but he's a bit more House than Holmes. Elementary is better than most shit on American network TV, but it's no Sherlock either.
Well, I know it has its fans and it must be doing well because they're supposed to be filming a second season. However, I just can't bring myself to watch it, even if it is better than most shit on American network TV. *g*
So, what did you think of the Big Finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet. However, I'll be listening to it soon because I need to clean my apartment. *g* I'll let you know what I think once I do listen to it. I'm looking forward to hearing Nicholas Briggs as Holmes.