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Until The Bombs
07/02/08, 01:22 PM
Set to star Sasha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell. It's produced by Judd Apatow. It's written by Etan Cohen (TROPIC THUNDER). Cohen is cast as Sherlock Holmes and Ferrell as Watson. No director is currently attached.

http://joblo.com/funniest-movie-ever

Sounds like it could be a very funny movie if done right.
Jessooker
07/02/08, 01:31 PM
Could be great or horrible, I'm hoping great.
ThexQuietxCull
07/02/08, 01:33 PM
hopefully great.
Until The Bombs
07/02/08, 01:39 PM
Worst case scenario, at least it isn't Will Ferrell starring in a sports comedy.
demondays524
07/02/08, 01:58 PM
Will Ferrell in a non-sports movie actually playing a different character!? Who knew this day would come.
Hopefully it'll be good.
Jared Kaufman
07/02/08, 02:22 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't Ferrell only done two sports movies?

Maybe I'm forgetting one/some, but I can only recall Blades of Glory and Semi-Pro at the moment.
Jared Kaufman
07/02/08, 02:25 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Ferrell only do two sports movies? Maybe I'm forgetting one/some, but I am only recalling Blades of Glory and Semi-Pro.
Jessooker
07/02/08, 02:53 PM
kicking and screaming, talladega nights.
Jared Kaufman
07/02/08, 03:18 PM
kicking and screaming, talladega nights.
Ah, yes, silly me.

I see both my posts went through despite being told my first one didn't. Weird.
bowl of oranges
07/02/08, 03:20 PM
will ferrell pisses me off
cahrishurr
07/02/08, 03:21 PM
I will see it, I love Ferrel...though i still havent seen Blades of Glory or Semi Pro, I need to get on that.
Jared Kaufman
07/02/08, 03:22 PM
In my opinion ...

Blades of Glory: Yay
Semi-Pro: Nay
Trainsaw
07/02/08, 03:24 PM
i'm a Ferrell Fanboy, the guy could eat shit and i'd laugh my ass off, i'll love this
Maxwell
07/02/08, 03:24 PM
i heard this news today.

there will be a 2nd sherlock holmes movie directed by Guy Ritchie that will follow this one.
Brandon Allin
07/02/08, 03:25 PM
In my opinion ...

Blades of Glory: Yay
Semi-Pro: Nay
I agree.
Until The Bombs
07/02/08, 03:27 PM
Assuming it isn't a different take on Holmes and Watson, where Watson is the lead, I like the fact that Ferrell seems interested in taking good work over being the whole focus of the film. More time was given to other characters in Semi-Pro than in many of his other mainstream comedies. Granted the movie still turned out sorta poor, but I think he benefits from taking a little less of the spotlight.
Until The Bombs
07/02/08, 03:28 PM
i heard this news today.

there will be a 2nd sherlock holmes movie directed by Guy Ritchie that will follow this one.

Interested in that one as well. Hopefully neither gets canceled as a result of the other.
Brandon Allin
07/02/08, 03:37 PM
Assuming it isn't a different take on Holmes and Watson, where Watson is the lead, I like the fact that Ferrell seems interested in taking good work over being the whole focus of the film. More time was given to other characters in Semi-Pro than in many of his other mainstream comedies. Granted the movie still turned out sorta poor, but I think he benefits from taking a little less of the spotlight.
Semi-Pro, in my mind, was without a doubt the worst of Ferrel's filmography.
Until The Bombs
07/02/08, 03:42 PM
Semi-Pro, in my mind, was without a doubt the worst of Ferrel's filmography.

Absolutely. I think he's running the risk of people tiring of him though, at least I am. The only solution is to either share the screen more or take more unexpected roles, like STF.
Ailite
07/02/08, 04:24 PM
This could be great
Chris Fallon
07/02/08, 04:25 PM
Sounds like it has serious potential.

What's up with Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes flick?
Until The Bombs
07/02/08, 04:31 PM
Sounds like it has serious potential.

What's up with Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes flick?

http://www.joblo.com/sherlock-ritchie
Chemical Love
07/02/08, 04:35 PM
I just heard about this and I think its a great idea.
nfggc10
07/02/08, 05:43 PM
Ferrell's career is tanking at the moment as far as the quality of movies he's choosing but this idea sounds like it could be good. Like someone stated above he needs to stop stealing every scene he's in because it has gotten a bit tired.
Prestonxsmith
07/02/08, 05:49 PM
Sasha Baron Cohen will make this shine.
clandestinerdc
07/02/08, 08:53 PM
VERY NIICE! :P (borat ref)

I enjoyed semi-pro more than blades of glory really.

Short of anchorman Kicking and screaming is my favorite movie of his. I really enjoyed it and laughed a good amount.
airik625
07/02/08, 08:59 PM
I remember reading about this. I hope it's awesome.
AEast317
07/03/08, 12:09 AM
i lost interest at "will ferrell"
nashiscash1324
07/03/08, 12:21 AM
as long as its nothing like Semi-Pro im down!
Jason Tate
07/03/08, 12:28 AM
i heard this news today.

there will be a 2nd sherlock holmes movie directed by Guy Ritchie that will follow this one.
And that's the one I want to see.

Do not ruin this character you hacks!
heyzombiehitler
07/03/08, 03:57 AM
will ferrell pisses me off

Me too.
FadedFocus
07/03/08, 08:28 AM
i lost interest at "will ferrell"
I used to be interested when his name was attached to a movie and now its a "oh no not again" feeling. He's joined other notables such as Matthew McConaghey on my list of movies I will not watch based on association.
Maxwell
07/03/08, 10:02 AM
And that's the one I want to see.

Do not ruin this character you hacks!

Me too. Will Ferrell does not make me laugh that much. Id prefer a serious Sherlock Holmes as opposed to a tongue-in-cheek one.
poppa Q
07/10/08, 08:26 AM
RDJ will be playing Sherlock in the other project: http://www.variety.com/VR1117988699.html.
Until The Bombs
07/10/08, 08:30 AM
RDJ will be playing Sherlock in the other project: http://www.variety.com/VR1117988699.html.

Just saw that. Finally getting the good roles after a long lull there (kind of for good reason though).
poppa Q
07/10/08, 08:44 AM
He's better off now and his career is taking off to a brand new level.