Benedict Cumberbatch vs Robert Downey Jr.: Who Played Sherlock Holmes Better?

Benedict Cumberbatch vs Robert Downy Jr.: Who played Sherlock Holmes Better?

[{"selector":"#anim-44532a9e-f38a-4ee4-920f-d16a41344e43 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.2261113381019589%, -2.2734787274969652%) scale(0.9259259259259259)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Downey Jr's 2009 movie and Cumberbatch's 2010 Sherlock Holmes series, both adapted from Doyle's books, showcased charismatic qualities and modern twists. Both became cult classics, with Cumberbatch's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes being particularly noteworthy.

Sherlock Played by Downey Jr. Is More of an Action Hero

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The current iteration of Sherlock by Benedict Cumberbatch works better.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Is More Appropriate for the Holmes Book Description

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With Martin Freeman's Watson, Cumberbatch had a better chemistry.

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Sherlock in Benedict Cumberbatch's performance was more challenging.

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Sherlock by Downey Jr. Over-Relies on RDJ's Charm

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The Social Incompetence of Cumberbatch was More Credible

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The Motives of Cumberbatch's Sherlock Were More Powerful

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The romanticism in Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock was excessive.

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