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Episode 1 Commentary featuring: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Sue Vertue
Episode 3 Commentary featuring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Mark Gatiss
Exclusive Pilot Episode: Sherlock - A Study in Pink
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Episode 3 Commentary featuring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Mark Gatiss
Exclusive Pilot Episode: Sherlock - A Study in Pink
Unlocking Sherlock - The making of
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Editorial Reviews
A contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fast-paced adventure series set in present-day London. Co-created by Steven Moffat (Doctor Who, Coupling) and Mark Gatiss, Sherlock stars BAFTA-nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Hawking, Amazing Grace) as the new Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman (The Office, Love Actually), as his loyal friend, Doctor John Watson. Rupert Graves plays Inspector Lestrade. The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain--they live at the same address, have the same names and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them. And so across three thrilling, scary, action-packed and highly modern-day adventures, Sherlock and John navigate a maze of cryptic clues and lethal killers to get at the truth.
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473 of 486 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sherlock Holmes....makes brainy sexy. Sure he's a self described "high functioning sociopath", with no people skills; but he's brilliant, driven and dresses wonderfully. Dr. John Watson is not a patsy (not a sidekick - he's a partner); sharp, wry, worldly man of action who tolerates Sherlock's idiosyncrasies because he misses the adrenaline edge of combat and seeks meaning in a life after war. They are evenly matched although Sherlock draws the attention and enmity of their foes - Watson is a good second.
The writing is engaging, cheeky, smart and fast paced. It rolls current technology into the stream of consciousness. The looks of awe when Sherlock figures it out - and his amusement when he learns he's alone are priceless. The cinematography, costumes, lighting and use of text overlays to move the story along are well placed and impressive on their own.
But the intelligence of the show is its presumption in the interest of the watcher; therefore moving with alacrity, flexibility and certain undefinable element of charm missing from many US shows (the brilliant but cancelled Life with Damian Lewis excluded). I'm a US viewer lucky enough to have a friend in the UK - but this show should gain followers worldwide with the power to draw from the past literary works and latch onto the current to slingshot us into the future of TV - for thinking people.
The writing is engaging, cheeky, smart and fast paced. It rolls current technology into the stream of consciousness. The looks of awe when Sherlock figures it out - and his amusement when he learns he's alone are priceless. The cinematography, costumes, lighting and use of text overlays to move the story along are well placed and impressive on their own.
But the intelligence of the show is its presumption in the interest of the watcher; therefore moving with alacrity, flexibility and certain undefinable element of charm missing from many US shows (the brilliant but cancelled Life with Damian Lewis excluded). I'm a US viewer lucky enough to have a friend in the UK - but this show should gain followers worldwide with the power to draw from the past literary works and latch onto the current to slingshot us into the future of TV - for thinking people.
225 of 233 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
As a big fan of the original stories and of the 80's Granada show with Jeremy Brett I was expecting to be disappointed by this show. I wasn't! Though it has been transplanted to modern day London it has kept the spirit of the books, and the casting is superb, especially the lead actor who plays the cold, calculated Holmes to perfection.
It's not an easy task to move this concept into a modern day setting given the advances in forensic science since the stories were first published, but focusing on Holmes' acute intelligence, observation and deduction it still gives that sense of awe that makes you feel like you're waking around with your eyes shut.
Don't hesitate... buy or rent this today if you love Holmes!
It's not an easy task to move this concept into a modern day setting given the advances in forensic science since the stories were first published, but focusing on Holmes' acute intelligence, observation and deduction it still gives that sense of awe that makes you feel like you're waking around with your eyes shut.
Don't hesitate... buy or rent this today if you love Holmes!
152 of 162 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One of my top favorites, great acting, directing and writing.
each episode is almost 2 hours long and it gives enough time to develop the story and characters,
I hesitated when I saw the series was in modern time, but very soon after I forgot completely and accepted the change, come to think of it that made it even more enjoyable and easier for me to relate as viewer.
Excellent series, I am beyond happy to see it return next year, and I can assure you then it will end in my shopping card too.
each episode is almost 2 hours long and it gives enough time to develop the story and characters,
I hesitated when I saw the series was in modern time, but very soon after I forgot completely and accepted the change, come to think of it that made it even more enjoyable and easier for me to relate as viewer.
Excellent series, I am beyond happy to see it return next year, and I can assure you then it will end in my shopping card too.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant; a high IQ treat. . .and naggingly familiar
At last, a series that requires sustained attention, a good vocabulary, erudition and an appreciation of the arcane. . . Read more
Published 1 day ago by David E. Hartman
Great update on a classic character.
I am a certified "Holmsian" and have read every one of A.C. Doyle's Holmes adventures several times. I really think Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Matthew Karns
Great show....but
This is a great show about Sherlock Holmes, the twist is that it's set in modern times!The story and cast are excellent. Read more
Published 3 days ago by steve
Review of Blu-ray (US release) - Updating the Holmes stories for the...
Okay, so here it is 2012 and Season Two of this wonderful BBC series begins airing on PBS in the US on Masterpiece Mystery. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Steven I. Ramm
Buy the DVD NOT the Blu-ray!
My low rating has nothing to do with the actual show but rather the fact that the Blu-ray is being sold in the US on Amazon.com without a warning. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Julie Telenko
quiet but intense
I have watched and enjoyed the Jeremy Brett version of Sherlock Holmes. This modern version has some alteration of spirit but it is just as intense plots true to Conan Doyle. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Barb
Can't Get Enough
Best TV show ever! Can't think of anything that has been as great as Sherlock and have only seen the first episode of season two, but can promise it will be just as good. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Alena M.
ARRRG!!! MORE!
I love this series. Its wonderfully quirky 3 episodes is just not enough to satiate my apatite for the characters and stunning well written plot.
Published 9 days ago by A-Lee
Season One GREAT! Season two? Not so much
Season One of Sherlock was nothing short of brilliant. Everything about it is so "right." Now that I have seen the first full 90 minute story of season two however I have to say... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Lawrence B. Ripp
excellent
great series, shipped promptly, well done everyone. super, great, fantastic, movie quality, superb acting. ( one, two, three, four, five, six seven) finished.
Published 11 days ago by bee
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