In which I remember how to ramble.
Tl;dr? Too bad! :p
FB has been gradually eroding our ability to read things longer than a small paragraph.
Think of my ramblings as helpful reading practice.
So, turns out if I want to post more on LJ this year, I actually...have to post. Who knew? 0_o
*rummages around brain for something to talk about* I'm frighteningly out of practice with this ( Read more... )
As for the films, I will be forever indebted to the first film for encouraging me to go and read the books, because it led me to what I am sure will be a life-long love :) I know of others that have been introduced to Holmes the same way (not to mention the friends that I've lent the books to myself :p), and I think if they can do that for the popularity of the books, then they can be forgiven for a somewhat "Hollywood" take on the boys :p Plus, they really are a great deal of fun. And Downey's accent isn't too terrible, either :D
Brett!Holmes is just wonderful. I adore him. :) He was so perfect for the role, he poured so much of himself into it, and he just completely embodies Holmes for me. But sometimes I find I can't watch the later episodes, because he is so obviously ill, and the medications are clearly affecting him, and it's heartbreaking. He put so much into the role that he didn't really leave enough for himself in the end.
As someone with mental health problems myself, I find that Brett affects me, both his acting and his own story, there's a connection there that I find difficult to shake. It's so sad to see him so obviously declining as the series goes on. [/depressing]
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