Cumberbatch is Going Down!
Feb. 23rd, 2013 11:45 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Going down to #5 on my mental list of favourite Sherlock Holmeses. While it's possible that the quote was taken out of context, I'm still not happy with what Benedict Cumberbatch had to say about Jeremy Brett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock: The Casebook:
"...I think Brett's interpretation, masterful though it is, is always going to be something of its own. It becomes something that isn't Sherlock Holmes."
Now, if Cumberbatch was arguing that there are moments when Brett's interpretation is more Brett than Holmes, I'd be okay with that because, quite frankly, it's probably true. I'd even understand if Cumberbatch was referring to Brett's interpretation in the Granada episodes from 1990 and beyond because they were absolute crap -- though I blame this on the writing more than Brett's performance. Unfortunately, this sounds like Brett's interpretation in general isn't Sherlock Holmes and that's just not on. No, I'm sorry, Cumberbatch, but until my temper cools (or I rewatch an episode of Sherlock), Douglas Wilmer is moving up to the #4 and you're sliding down to #5. If I was angrier (or feeling a bit more patriotic), you might be falling down to #6 and trading places with Christopher Plummer.
My issues with Cumberbatch aside, I'm really enjoying Sherlock: The Casebook. It's worth it for Sherlock's catty post-it notes alone. *g*
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Date: 2013-02-25 04:41 am (UTC)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.
So, what did you think of the Big Finish Hound of the Baskervilles?
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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.