I love how vivid the case was presented. Even the dialogues in the court room were as clear as the sky. I was able to understand the importance of words spoken in a court room and the gravity they bring on both parties. I don’t only mean in this movie.

Paul Biegler, the country attorney of the defendant Lt. Frederick Manion, reminded me of Atty. Willy Beachum in the movie Fracture. I love that movie. Biegler was like a representative of unconventional lawyers. He was also very keen with details, be it with the statements or with the evidences presented.

The other character I like in the movie was Judge Weaver. I think he was comical without being silly. He, along with Paul Biegler, made the court room alive without the commotion brought about by the prosecutor.

It seemed like I have not thoroughly appreciated the entire movie. Thanks to Laura, Lt. Manion’s wife. She was so annoying. Yes, she was no annoying. I had to say that again because she was really annoying. I had aversion during the first hour of the movie because of her. My only consolation were the court room scenes and those that included Biegler’s sardonic secretary and alcoholic colleague, Parnell Emmett McCarthy.

Overall, I was able to exercise tolerance and patience. I also learned a lot.

Some useful links:
Anatomy of a Murder in Wikipedia.
Quotes that amused me.

I still haven’t read any Sir Conan Doyle book, albeit being a little obsessed of doing so in the past years, so my opinion is purely about the movie.

As it was an adaptation of an English character, set in the city of London, it was only rightful that the movie should have that English appeal. It wasn’t much of a problem. If there was any slip, which I believe there was, I did not notice. My mind was too occupied how to join Holmes’ voyage of wits while seeing the similarities he shared with House.

It was a very delightful film. I enjoyed it much better as I understood how his punches disarmed his opponents. I may be no medical doctor but my medical knowledge served me well as I sat in amusement inside the theatre.

As for the actors, I was more impressed with Jude Law but I shall speak no further about that.

It was refreshing, indeed, to see a Sherlock Holmes in a way that is unconventional and unfaithful to the time when Sir Conan Doyle penned the adventures of Holmes and troubles of Watson.

The movie reminded me a lot of things and one of them was the political system in our country. It is safer to limit the participants in this land as I am not familiar with those beyond our seas. I noticed that the elder members of the order lacked what a man should have. They, except for one, were fearful of a man because of his so-called power. Those elders lacked the skepticism of young people so it was easy for them to catch panic and fear. They were too selfish and were only concern of their survival that they immediately succumbed to a force they did not know nor disprove.

There was also something that bothered me. Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) wore pants twice, or so. Had it been a practice during the time of Sir Conan Doyle? I’d love to know.

Perhaps that’s all I could say about Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes.

If you are looking for any professional comment, look somewhere else. It has been a while since I’ve written a movie review. I was well entertained and that was enough for me. I shall not argue whether the characters have been faithful to Sir Conan Doyle’s.

Posted: 03 July 2009 in Bleacher Report

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Or thou shalt be tagged.

The first unsuccessful steal was on Thursday night game of the New York Yankees against the Seattle Mariners in the Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York City.

Yankee catcher Jorge Posada caught Franklin Gutierrez stealing second base. Gutierrez, who must’ve lost count of the balls and strikes, gave the Mariners their final out in the sixth inning as he was tagged by second baseman Robinson Cano.

The next Mariner who attempted to steal a base was Ryan Langerhans on Friday night game. He didn’t make the play as he was tagged by Derek Jeter and made the final out for the top of the second inning.

The Yankees’ shortstop and captain also made an attempt to steal second base during the third inning, but he was caught by Kenji Johjima and got tagged by second baseman Jose Lopez.

The Thursday night’s attempted steals revolved around the same people, which was amusing. The last ballplayer to attempt a steal was Kenji Johjima.

The Mariners’ catcher left Mark Teixeira’s base although Alfredo Aceves has not yet pitched to Ryan Langerhans. Johjima was then welcomed with a tag by no other than Derek Jeter.

Although the Mariners made the most attempts to steal bases during the Friday night game, the M’s were able to leave with 8-4 against the Yankees.