Sherlock Holmes

Why Did Director Guy Ritchie Chose Robert Downey Jr. To Play Sherlock Holmes In His New Movie?



I mean,that man looks nothing like sherlock holmes! sherlock holmes at least has to be tall,and Robert Downey Jr. is about 5ft.8in.

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4 Responses to “Why Did Director Guy Ritchie Chose Robert Downey Jr. To Play Sherlock Holmes In His New Movie?”

  1. ameerah m Says:
    November 8th, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Where does it say that Sherlock Holmes has to be tall? A director’s job is not only to take into account the physicality of a character but who could best bring the character to life. Robert Downey Jr.is an amazing actor who has played real-life legends such as Charlie Chaplin- he was nominated for an Oscar for that role. I think he will be fantastic and from the trailer looks awesome!

  2. Katie Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 12:22 am

    Because it is a Guy Ritchie adaptation! He needs someone who is going to be all rough and tumble like most of his main characters. I think it looks absolutely brilliant and I can’t wait to see it!

  3. Panama Joe Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 12:29 am

    In some of the “Hammer” films, Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) from Star Wars) is Holmes, and he did just fine! He also played Van Helsing in a number of those films.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001088/

  4. steelkit Says:
    November 9th, 2009 at 1:09 am

    Yeah, I can’t imagine Sherlock Holmes being attractive either. Thta’s if Robert Downey’s still attractive? Not seen him in owt for a long time.

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