Easy Reader Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Re the above Spolier The bit I didn't get was that surely someone would have needed to fly the plane and that person would have to be alive?? Quote
Ben Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Re the above Spolier The bit I didn't get was that surely someone would have needed to fly the plane and that person would have to be alive?? Not sure if it's actually possible in real life but I think the insinuation was they could fly it with radar-control - so nobody would need to actually be in the plane. Quote
Kell Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I think I remember it was mentioned that it was a drone plane - an unmanned flight. Drone technology is already in use and has been for years, particularly in war zones and areas of unrest. Quote
Ben Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I think I remember it was mentioned that it was a drone plane - an unmanned flight. Drone technology is already in use and has been for years, particularly in war zones and areas of unrest. That was it, couldn't remember the word they used exactly but I figured it would be something along those lines; thanks Kell. Quote
pontalba Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Unfortunately I won't be able to see the second season till it comes out on DVD. We both liked the first season. I just saw an article on the Los Angeles Times that said Brian Cumberbatch will play the villian in the new Star Trek film coming out, I guess next year. Here is the link. http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/01/05/star-trek-sequel-meet-benedict-cumberbatch-the-villain/#/0 Quote
Ben Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Slightly off-topic but I watched Cumberbatch last year in a production of Frankenstein by National Theatre Live and he was incredible. It was after his role in the first series of Sherlock and I remember being glad to see his name crop up when we were going to see it. I have to say I think he's a great actor. Quote
anisia Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Slightly off-topic but I watched Cumberbatch last year in a production of Frankenstein by National Theatre Live and he was incredible. It was after his role in the first series of Sherlock and I remember being glad to see his name crop up when we were going to see it. I have to say I think he's a great actor. I really wanted to see him in Frankenstein, the reviews were amazing! Both Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller got awards for their performance. Back to Sherlock, counting down the hours until Sunday Although I have to say, it saddnes me that after three weeks, the series will be done already. Way too short Quote
Ben Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) I really wanted to see him in Frankenstein, the reviews were amazing! Both Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller got awards for their performance. Back to Sherlock, counting down the hours until Sunday Although I have to say, it saddnes me that after three weeks, the series will be done already. Way too short They were! Ahh I know that feeling, although we should probably be grateful considering we get three hour and a half installments. Edited January 6, 2012 by Ben Quote
Kell Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Am practically dying for Sunday night to come round as I'm so desperate to see the next episode of this! Am also chuffed to ribbons that Benedict Cumberbatch will be ni the next Star Trek film. *squeeeeeeeeeeeee!* Quote
pickle Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Everyone ready for tonight's episode then? On tenterhooks can' wait Quote
Timmo Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 It's already awesome, I think the current TV version is better than the film version with Robert Downey Jr. Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I loved it, but not quite as much as last week's episode, although I suspect that's mostly coz I loved seeing Irene Adler ruffling Sherlock's feathers a little... Quote
Karsa Orlong Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I was a tad disappointed with this one, maybe because it's my favourite of the original stories. It felt a bit jumbled and messy, trying to be a bit too clever for the actual amount of plot that was there. The solution was obvious from about half an hour in, so I found having to wait another hour for them to work it out quite aggravating. I also found the guy playing Henry really annoying! Not a patch on the first episode, for me anyway. Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I have to agree, Karsa from really early on I was practically screaming... "It's the mist! You're being drugged by the mist!!!" Quote
Easy Reader Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Well I was a little disappointed I suppose it was good but I was expecting better esp. as Russell Tovey is one of my fav. actors (I think he was too similar to his Being Human character) Quote
karen.d Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I thought that last night's episode was brilliant, much better than the first episode. It was funnier, darker and full of suspense. Quote
pickle Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I loved it though not as much as the first, still great thought the accent of Russel Tovey didn't do him any favours he sounded a bit wierd. I loved the Stapelton ref though if you are familiar with the book it was a giant red herring Quote
anisia Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I loved the new episode! I think I liked the first one a bit more, but I'm slowly changing my mind on that. The thing I enjoy the most is that there's this approach to humanise Sherlock, while still keeping him completely in character. Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 I wonder, those who particularly loved this episode, is The Hound Of the Baskerville's your favourite (or one of your favourite) Holmes stories? For me, I was never as enamoured of that particular tale, and I wonder if I am predisposed to not enjoying it quite so much... Quote
karen.d Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) I wonder, those who particularly loved this episode, is The Hound Of the Baskerville's your favourite (or one of your favourite) Holmes stories? For me, I was never as enamoured of that particular tale, and I wonder if I am predisposed to not enjoying it quite so much... I haven't read any of the 'Sherlock Holmes' novels and as I was watching this week's episode, I did wonder how much of the original text is contained within the show. Does this series generally stick close to the text? I also had a problem with Russel Tovey's accent, it wasn't what I was expecting. Edited January 9, 2012 by karen.d Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 They only use elements and the "spirit" of the originals. Eg IN The Hounds of Baskerville, obviously they kept the idea of a hound on the moors, they also kept the name Henry for the rich dude haunted by the hound. A large dog, a creature that glows in the dark and the name Stapleton were all from the book, although not exactly as portrayed in the book. Quote
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