Robert John Downey Jr. is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American actor and sometimes, musician. His breakout role was a movie called Less Than Zero, where he played a high-society yuppie burnout – the movie was a...
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Robert John Downey Jr. is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American actor and sometimes, musician. His breakout role was a movie called Less Than Zero, where he played a high-society yuppie burnout – the movie was a self-fulfilling prophecy. Or so it seemed for a while. He eventually cleaned up and starred on the television series Ally McBeal as well as in a number of supporting and lead film roles, including the blockbuster smash, Iron Man.
Possible spoilers… I have to confess, I went into the new Sherlock Holmes movie with relatively low expectations. I’m an inveterate Jeremy Brett-IS-Sherlock Holmes fan, so the news that Robert Downey Jr. would be taking on the role was greeted with a healthy dose of skepticism. no one else can seriously compare to Brett in my view, end of story, period, the end. I’d say I was intrigued by the idea of the movie – I like Robert Downey Jr. well enough, and Jude Law is, well, JUDE LAW... Read Full Story
For many, Christmas will not be all about Turkey, stuffing, and presents under the tree. The laid-back holiday will afford film buffs the opportunity to saunter off to the local Theatre and catch the release of "Sherlock Holmes" starring respected actor Robert Downey, Jr. By now, unless they've been living in Siberia, most film enthusiastics are keenly aware that quirky director Guy Ritchie (Madonna's ex) has tried his hand at updating the character of the master sleuth and his once... Read Full Story
Jude a sexy sidekick Today Sherlock Holmes opened in wide release at Theatres around the country. How fitting that Guy Ritchie and the studio (Joel Silver/Producer) chose to unveil their stab at the detective genre on Christams day. After all, this big-budget fiasco is one robust Turkey, complete with all the trimmings (heavy on gummy stuffing and basted on the outside to yummy perfection for gawking at on the banquet table). Unfortunately, Richie's offering leaves a bad taste in the mouth... Read Full Story
If you managed to spend your Christmas weekend away from nine-foot-tall blue aliens and instead with the world’s most famous sleuth, you’d know that the late-blooming, scene-stealing, best romance of 2009 came from Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes.” and no, Rachel McAdams is surprisingly not a part of that equation.
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law hit pitch-perfect chemistry as the title Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Watson. and while in the movie Sherlock is definitely the girl in... Read Full Story
Actor Robert Downey Jr. speaks at "Iron Man 2" panel discussion during Comic-Con 2009 held at San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2009 in San Diego, California. (Getty Images) more pics » Robert Downey Jr. had to be lean and ripped to play the lead roles in Iron Man 2 and Sherlock Holmes , and regular exercise just wasn't enough to get the desired results. What did work for the 44-year-old actor, however, was coming down with an illness overseas. Robert Downey Jr. stars as Sherlock... Read Full Story
Rumor has it that director Guy Ritchie is considering Brad Pitt as a cast addition for Sherlock Holmes 2, for the role of Professor Moriarty, a super bad EVEIILLLLLLL professor. Yay! Brad Pitt evil, good, mediocre….just put him in a scene with his shirt off and I’m good. You know what I’m talking about. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law have already been confirmed for the sequel, so with the addition of Brad Pitt it basically will be a chunk of lovable man candy. Me likey. Me likey VERY much. I... Read Full Story
Now this would be an interesting pairing. According to PopEater, Brad Pitt will join Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law in the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ sequel. ” The director, Guy Ritchie, loves Brad ,” an industry source tells [PopEater]. “He has worked with him before and thinks he is one of the most underrated actors working today. Guy knows that everyone thinks of as a Pitt as a pretty boy and can’t wait to turn him into the world’s greatest supervillain. It will definitely make the sequel a must... Read Full Story
Now this would be an interesting pairing. According to PopEater, Brad Pitt will join Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law in the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ sequel. ” The director, Guy Ritchie, loves Brad ,” an industry source tells [PopEater]. “He has worked with him before and thinks he is one of the most underrated actors working today. Guy knows that everyone thinks of as a Pitt as a pretty boy and can’t wait to turn him into the world’s greatest supervillain. It will definitely make the sequel a must... Read Full Story
"The game is afoot" or should I say movie? This Christmas, Hollywood gave us the present of Sherlock Holmes, staring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams. This movie is a fast paced, high action adventure that never slows down. With some humorous banter between Holmes and Watson and the unquestionable good looks of Holmes this movie would seem to have it all... When first hearing that there was going to be a new Sherlock Holmes movie, I was ecstatic. Then when I saw the trailer I... Read Full Story
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Before "Sherlock Holmes" was a movie opening on Christmas Day, it was a comic. Sort of. Lionel Wigram, one of the film's producers, wanted to do a modern retelling of the classic detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. "I wanted to present Sherlock Holmes not as fuddy duddy, 'Masterpiece Theatre' guy," said the British native. Wigram came up with a story treatment but "realized that wasn't going to be enough." He decided to give his story some comic... Read Full Story
