Question 1

What obscure historical reference is hidden in Watson's line about Holmes' drink?

Accepted Answer

Watson's line, 'You know that what you're drinking is for eye surgery?', references cocaine's historical use as a topical anesthetic for eye surgery, which Holmes injects in the original stories.

Question 2

Which two common Sherlock Holmes clichés did director Guy Ritchie insist on dropping?

Accepted Answer

Director Guy Ritchie insisted on dropping the 'Elementary, my dear Watson' quip and Holmes' deerstalker hat, two common clichés associated with the character.

Question 3

What Shakespearean quote do Holmes and Watson deliver in unison after examining Lord Blackwood's coffin?

Accepted Answer

After examining Lord Blackwood's coffin, Holmes and Watson say together, 'The game's afoot; follow your spirit: and upon this charge, cry--God for Harry! England and Saint George!' from Shakespeare's Henry V.

Question 4

How does the film's depiction of Holmes meeting Mary Morstan differ from the original stories?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Watson presses Holmes to meet his fiancée Mary Morstan, with Holmes reluctant. In the original stories, Mary is introduced as a client in 'The Sign of Four', and she and Watson fall in love during the case.

Question 5

What accident occurred between Robert Maillet and Robert Downey Jr. during filming?

Accepted Answer

Robert Maillet, who plays Dredger, accidentally knocked out Robert Downey Jr., who plays Sherlock Holmes, while filming a fight scene.

Question 6

What obscure reference is made in Watson's line about Holmes' drink?

Accepted Answer

Watson's line, 'You know that what you're drinking is for eye surgery?', references Holmes' cocaine usage, as cocaine was used as a topical anesthetic for eye surgery in the stories.

Question 7

Which two Sherlock Holmes clichés did director Guy Ritchie insist on dropping?

Accepted Answer

Director Guy Ritchie insisted on dropping the 'Elementary, my dear Watson' quip and Holmes' deerstalker hat entirely from the film.

Question 8

What Shakespearean quote do Holmes and Watson deliver in unison in the film?

Accepted Answer

After examining Lord Blackwood's coffin, Holmes and Watson say together, 'The game's afoot; follow your spirit: and upon this charge, cry--God for Harry! England and Saint George!' from Shakespeare's Henry V.

Question 9

How does the film depict Holmes' reaction to meeting Watson's fiancée, Mary Morstan?

Accepted Answer

The film shows Watson pressing Holmes to meet his fiancée, Mary Morstan, with Holmes being reluctant, mirroring her introduction as a client in the original stories where she and Watson fall in love.

Question 10

What accident occurred during filming between Robert Maillet and Robert Downey Jr.?

Accepted Answer

Robert Maillet, who plays Dredger, accidentally knocked out Robert Downey Jr., who plays Sherlock Holmes, while filming a fight scene.

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