tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post2398440574340301484..comments2024-03-24T06:32:13.194+13:00Comments on Crime Watch: Brad Pitt to play Sherlock Holmes' nemesisKiwicraighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11687089028299093360noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-59643132826245529222009-08-18T17:16:26.188+12:002009-08-18T17:16:26.188+12:00I agree. I actually like both Downey Jr and Pitt a...I agree. I actually like both Downey Jr and Pitt as actors - but they do carry that 'movie star' history with them, into a role. <br /><br />District 9, which I just saw last Thursday, was a great example of how great a movie with a no-name cast can still be.Kiwicraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687089028299093360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1591679994751212734.post-42093258705302540282009-08-18T16:41:47.357+12:002009-08-18T16:41:47.357+12:00I kind of like the idea of Robert Downey Jnr as Ho...I kind of like the idea of Robert Downey Jnr as Holmes. I think he's a terrific actor, and there's also the parallel of his very public struggles with addiction. Apparently there's lots of sword fighting!<br /><br />Brad Pitt is an interesting choice as Moriarty. Again, I think he can be a fabulous actor, so him in a role as the bad guy could be worth a look.<br /><br />I do struggle with the need to cast huge name celebs in title roles. I think the most cringe worthy lately has been Angelina Jolie's casting as Kaye Scarpetta.<br /><br />I know the movie moguls are all about getting bums on seats in the theatres, but as a viewer I find it hard to suspend my disbelief at their personal lives spread all over the tabloids and woman's mags and see them as the character they are portraying. Call me narrow minded, but I do find it a struggle.<br /><br />Personally, I'd rather see an interesting no-name or up and coming actor/ actress.Vanda Symonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956034768397598056noreply@blogger.com