Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal as Sherlock is beyond anything of Robert Downey's attempt. If you haven't seen this programme, I urge you to take 6 hours (easy right?) out of your life and watch the show instead. They are an hour and a half each, and for the entire time you are on edge with Cumberbatch's character's super speed intelligence as well as the continuous twists and turns throughout. The first series is not available to catch up online, but the boxset is out on DVD (or you can stream online, but obviously, I don't suggest that, naughty...)
I have high hopes for Cumberbatch in the future since doing this, but you cannot forget the perfect pairing with Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson. He contributes swimmingly with Sherlock, and the relationship between them is executed brilliantly, Jude who?
I'd wait for the DVD of the new Sherlock Holmes film, and in the meantime buy Sherlock, the TV series and watch while you wait to compare the two. I am fully aware of the differences in writing and directing styles for these portrayals of the Sherlock Holmes story, but I merely prefer the BBC series as, funnily enough, I enjoy to concentrate on what I'm watching from time-to-time instead of passively watching a good looking Jude Law pout a bit. There are some great action scenes in the film though, look out for the chasing in the woods scene...
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