Denise in Florida Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Today was the last day before dh must return to work, so we went together to see a movie. We had to choose Sherlock Holmes because one of my dd did not want to see Avatar. It was great. I love Robert Downey Jr. They ran previews for Iron Man 2 and now I can't wait. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Today was the last day before dh must return to work, so we went together to see a movie. We had to choose Sherlock Holmes because one of my dd did not want to see Avatar. It was great. I love Robert Downey Jr. They ran previews for Iron Man 2 and now I can't wait. :thumbup1: I am such a fan of Robert Downey Jr. as well. I am happy to see him doing so well these days, and I can't wait to watch Sherlock Holmes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We are fans of the original books of Sherlock Holmes and also have loved the English series of Sherlock Holmes. Since the review in the newspaper said that the new movie favored brawn over brain, we won't be seeing it. They gave it 1 or 1.5 stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 I enjoyed reading the stories when I was younger, so I was a little nervous when I heard how much 'fight style action' there would be in the movie. It was really good. Your mileage may vary, but for me the movie captured the excitement I used to feel reading about the cases. The sets and costumes were very steampunk (big plus for me). Again, I am an outlier, I usually don't like the movies every one raves about and love the oddball ones. Sherlock Holmes was probably my favorite this year (2009) and the only one I plan to see twice. For comparison, my top faves: Serenity, Iron Man, Die Hard I and IV, Thank You for Smoking, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Little Miss Sunshine and Men With Brooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I enjoyed reading the stories when I was younger, so I was a little nervous when I heard how much 'fight style action' there would be in the movie. It was really good. Your mileage may vary, but for me the movie captured the excitement I used to feel reading about the cases. The sets and costumes were very steampunk (big plus for me). Again, I am an outlier, I usually don't like the movies every one raves about and love the oddball ones. Sherlock Holmes was probably my favorite this year (2009) and the only one I plan to see twice. For comparison, my top faves: Serenity, Iron Man, Die Hard I and IV, Thank You for Smoking, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Little Miss Sunshine and Men With Brooms. What does steampunk mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Because of the device? Other than that it was just plain old Victorian, wasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 What does steampunk mean? It is a style/genre of speculative fiction (Sci-fi/fantasy). It can refer to a genre of movies, books, graphic novels etc. It can also refer to clothing and accessories, people can dress 'steampunk'. If you would like to see examples, Etsy has a fair amount of steampunk fashion under the tag 'steampunk'. Usually the genre refers to a fantasy setting (alternate history), bridging from Victorian England, in which the future marvels are based around brass, leather, steam-technology etc. Steampunk is a less dystopian version of cyberpunk. :glare: (That might not be a clear as I hoped :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 DH and I saw it Christmas day. LOVED IT! It was just good old fashioned entertainment. No underlying message, no propaganda - just entertainment. That's what I go to the movies for. (I can't wait for Iron Man 2 either. The first one was probably one of my favorite movies ever. The trailer for Percy Jackson looked pretty darn amazing too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 Because of the device? Other than that it was just plain old Victorian, wasn't it? Doing my best to answer without spoilers :D. Mostly the device, but the laboratories and other plot devices also. For me the atmosphere was more 'surreal' than 'period drama'. Since my personnel definition of steampunk (above in thread) involves adding technology to a Victorian setting, the movie meets that rather circular definition. :lol: Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I am such a fan of Robert Downey Jr. as well. I am happy to see him doing so well these days, and I can't wait to watch Sherlock Holmes. :iagree: Sounds like it would fit our family, I loved Die Hard IV & IronMan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Today was the last day before dh must return to work, so we went together to see a movie. We had to choose Sherlock Holmes because one of my dd did not want to see Avatar. It was great. I love Robert Downey Jr. They ran previews for Iron Man 2 and now I can't wait. :thumbup1: Robert Downey Jr.? :willy_nilly: How did I not know about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Oh, dear. I just watched the trailer. Fighting way high up!? I know they want to make the trailer exciting, but seriously, how many scenes are going to scare the pants of off this girl who hates heights? Please tell me I won't have to close my eyes through the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I enjoyed reading the stories when I was younger, so I was a little nervous when I heard how much 'fight style action' there would be in the movie. It was really good. Your mileage may vary, but for me the movie captured the excitement I used to feel reading about the cases. The sets and costumes were very steampunk (big plus for me). Again, I am an outlier, I usually don't like the movies every one raves about and love the oddball ones. Sherlock Holmes was probably my favorite this year (2009) and the only one I plan to see twice. For comparison, my top faves: Serenity, Iron Man, Die Hard I and IV, Thank You for Smoking, The Gods Must Be Crazy, Little Miss Sunshine and Men With Brooms. Denise, I'd love to go to the movies with you!! My best friend is a Chick-Flick fan and I can't sit through the Princess Diaries or Ella Enchanted without making wisecracks.... K Who thinks True Romance was a truly romantic movie..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 The sets and costumes were very steampunk (big plus for me). That was a large part of why I was so excited to see it. Holmes' room was great, wasn't it? I went straight home and looked up photos so I could pick apart the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Denise...did you see 9? I saw you mention steampunk...thought you might like sockpuppetpunk, too...:D (Also loved seeing the Iron Man 2 trailer...one of my favorite superhero movies, and another great role for Robert Downey Jr.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Who thinks True Romance was a truly romantic movie..... I was thinking about this movie the other day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 No, I didn't get to see 9. It is on my list to watch sometime. Is it good? (But first I have to re-watch Iron Man after seeing the Iron Man 2 previews, I can not wait.) Sock Puppet Punk is new to me. How do you define it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Sock Puppet Punk is new to me. How do you define it? I've seen 9 described as steampunk, but since it stars these little, um...sock puppets, lol...I was just making a play on the name. We liked it (my older kids saw it with me), but it was definitely very Tim Burton-ish. (Dark, odd, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I loved Sherlock Holmes. I love Robert Downey Jr. I'd like him to come to my house for tea. Yes, that kind of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I loved Sherlock Holmes. I love Robert Downey Jr. I'd like him to come to my house for tea. Yes, that kind of tea. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 I've seen 9 described as steampunk, but since it stars these little, um...sock puppets, lol...I was just making a play on the name. We liked it (my older kids saw it with me), but it was definitely very Tim Burton-ish. (Dark, odd, etc.) ooooohhhh!!! I love Tim Burton, now I really must see it. Are you looking forward to the Alice in Wonderland movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Are you looking forward to the Alice in Wonderland movie? I'm sure it will be...innovative, lol. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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