Liam Gaughan is a writer at Collider with a passion for classic films and the work of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
Certain fictional characters have managed to stand the test of time because they do not belong to just one studio or company. While the rules of copyright mean that Lucasfilm has complete control over Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars franchise and no one other than Warner Brothers can make a Batman movie, there are many fairy tales, myths, and classic heroes who can be brought to life by any creator who wants to take a new stab at the material.
The creative use of flashbacks allows Mr. Holmes to explore some of the key cases within Doyle’s stories while also showing a sensitive side to the brilliant sleuth. Considering that Holmes is a character whose incredibly deductive skills and intelligence have always been his most defining characteristics, seeing him begin to struggle with his memory and become more dependent on others makes for a particularly emotional experience.
The true scene stealer of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is the late great Alan Rickman, who improvised many of his lines as the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff is one of the rare movie villains who seems to simply love being evil for the sake of it. Rickman’s enthusiasm for the ridiculous nature of the material and commitment to chew the scenery is completely infectious, bringing some much-needed self-awareness to this period piece.
The Mask of Zorro contains some of the best sword fights in the history of film, but it's the dynamic between Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones in her breakout role that makes it all the more heartwarming. That being said, it would be best if fans of the film simply ignored the sequel, The Legend of Zorro, because it was so disappointing. Still, The Mask of Zorro stands as a throwback to classic action-adventure movies that remains engaging and refreshing today.
On top of its endless humor, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has one of the best soundtracks of any comedy film and even helped inspire the Tony-award-winning musical Spamalot. The creative jokes made about the low budget and fourth-wall-breaking help solidify Monty Python and the Holy Grail as a classic that was simply way ahead of its time.
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