Sherlock being such an overtly logical character obsessed with control. It only makes sense that the perfect counter is some good old nonsensical lovecraftian horror
Try Charles Stross’s Laundry series, advanced computational methods are gateways to horror Lovecraft never came close to, for example the concept of creating self-aware simulations of minds that can be killed or tortured forever. Oh, and lots of bureaucratic stuff as well.
Despite the 2D personality and cheesiness of him, for some reason Blackwood is one of my favorite movie villains. The dude is such a perfect caricature of Lovecraftian and Poe gothic horror villains that it is almost a love letter to fans of those sub-genres. So well played, too.
He’s played and written well. He’s just straight up evil and f’ed the hell up. Not every villain needs to be three dimensional. Some people out there are just pure evil and aren’t worth reasoning with/sympathizing.
You can also see a strong inspiration on real life occultist Julius Evola on the character (the hairdo, wealthy attire, dark complexion under British standards; the interest in politics and eliticism, the skill with words, the fact that both Blackwood and Evola are noblemen)
Blackwood reading from Revelation in the beginning is the perfect touch. It's almost as if he's implying that he is the Antichrist, who will gain great authority from the devil (the dragon). BTW...the part of the passage Blackwood leaves OUT is equally significant. "And I saw that one of the heads of the beast seemed wounded beyond recovery--but that fatal wound was healed." It's like he didn't want to give EVERYTHING away to Holmes...but the clue is still there.
"Holmes, you must widen your gaze. I'm concerned you underestimate the gravity of coming events. You and I are bound together on a journey that would twist the very fabric of nature. But beneath your mask of logic I sense a fragility... That worries me. Steel your mind, Holmes. I need you." - Lord Blackwood
"Three more will die, and there is nothing you can do to save them. You must accept that this is beyond your control. Or by the time you realize you made all of this possible, it will be the last sane thought in your head." - Lord Blackwood.
gotta love it when the villain spells out their plan at the beginning of the movie but the hero is too prideful to believe it another such moment is in Star Wars Episode 2 with Dooku and Obi-Wan
Interesting question. In my opinion he could be referring to Holmes over confidence. Which if you look at it is probably the reason why Watson and himself got injured. He underestimated Blackwood.
It still amuses me how Watson was fooled by the supposed "death" of Blackwood. The toxin that was used to fake his death was it able to simulate other death like symptoms? Rigimortis? Did he shit himself?
@@dalsviews5093 Thanks. Idk that it's a plot hole it may have been implied in some fashion. I just want to see the scene where after Blackwood comes back Watson is upset that he failed to realize the roose. "I checked him Holmes, and he had no pulse! He had all the symptoms of rigimortis, and he shat himself!" "The criminal mind will stoop to any low to get what they're after Watson."
If I remember correclty Rigor Mortis doesn't appear instantly after dearh and it takes a few hours to set in. As for the whole 'shitting himself' part I dunno... maybe he was really commited to the role xD
the very first time I saw this and heard the guy say "do you have any final words" I was thinking the phrase from the mummy and hear him say it and i'm like "WHOAH! I CAN TELL THE FUTURE""
@RushLimborg Yeah, I agree. I'm a Christian myself and I am familiar most of the end time stuff, so with him reading that part of the Bible, I kinda figured all out (more or less)
I thought his fragility would be Irene Adler. I would think that Irene would be his weak point since he cares a lot about her but won't admit it to himself or anyone else. Though you might be right too. Its a hard one
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I thought it was interesting that Blackwood doesn't get all animated and preachy until Sherlock suggests diesecting his brain for science. Obviously this would have exposed Blackwoods plan so he quickly distracts Sherlock from this line of thinking.
I thought that Mark Strong might have made the voice actor for the Sherlock games (The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, and, Crimes and Punishments), because sometimes they make the character look exactly as the VO. Apparently a certain Charles Swift did his voice but there aren't much to find on that man. (Now don't tell me these two men don't sound alike, many VO are fully capable of changing their voice depending on the characters......they wouldn't be great VO if they couldn't.) It's intense though how much Strong looks alike Sherlock in the game, stunning really, giving that he is usually seen having the exact same haircut as well. He should have played Mr Holmes....I don't even want to watch this movie because of Jr something, never liked the guy....hate me for it.
Watson [while atesting Blackwood's death]: Have Prof. Moriarty brought here. **Moriarty arrives** Moriarty: Why have I been brought here, Dr. Watson? Watson: **touches Blackwoods aorta** He's dead, Jim.
Sherlock being such an overtly logical character obsessed with control. It only makes sense that the perfect counter is some good old nonsensical lovecraftian horror
They literally used science not magic
@@thisamazinglife752 Which Holmes could not have deduced unless he conducted that satanic ritual.
Try Charles Stross’s Laundry series, advanced computational methods are gateways to horror Lovecraft never came close to, for example the concept of creating self-aware simulations of minds that can be killed or tortured forever. Oh, and lots of bureaucratic stuff as well.
Despite the 2D personality and cheesiness of him, for some reason Blackwood is one of my favorite movie villains. The dude is such a perfect caricature of Lovecraftian and Poe gothic horror villains that it is almost a love letter to fans of those sub-genres. So well played, too.
My favorite part is that it's hiding a character who doesn't believe any of that. It's so great.
Cheesy? Honestly don't remember him being cheesy at all
I love how he looks a little shook when Holmes talks about dissecting his brain. That’s something he didn’t plan for.
He’s played and written well. He’s just straight up evil and f’ed the hell up. Not every villain needs to be three dimensional. Some people out there are just pure evil and aren’t worth reasoning with/sympathizing.
You can also see a strong inspiration on real life occultist Julius Evola on the character (the hairdo, wealthy attire, dark complexion under British standards; the interest in politics and eliticism, the skill with words, the fact that both Blackwood and Evola are noblemen)
Blackwood reading from Revelation in the beginning is the perfect touch. It's almost as if he's implying that he is the Antichrist, who will gain great authority from the devil (the dragon).
BTW...the part of the passage Blackwood leaves OUT is equally significant. "And I saw that one of the heads of the beast seemed wounded beyond recovery--but that fatal wound was healed."
It's like he didn't want to give EVERYTHING away to Holmes...but the clue is still there.
That's exactly how I interpreted the scene as well.
Wrong
@@Nicksby if he's wrong, then what's right?
Didn't think so.
Stay dead, where you belong.
Nice catch!
Blackwood almost looks like Dracula. In fact, if they ever do a Dracula remake, I vote for Mark Strong to play as Dracula.
Totally agree.
AGREE. but it has to be a real dracula adaptation, based on the book. None of the sparkly teenie-bopper stuff
He does look like a Dracula
Blackwood’s eyes are terrifying when he pops up behind him.
I’m sure Downey peed himself a little right on the set
"Lord Blackwood, do you have any last words?"
"Death is but a doorway. Time is but a window. I'll be back."
I'm interested in whether there's an parallel character in Arthur Conan Doyle's work to Lord Blackwood. I've only read a few of the original stories.
"Death . . . is only the beginning."
Now where have we heard that before?
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Gandalf
The Mummy
His eyes having the white glare and full dark, made me really believe he was demonic
Yeah
"Holmes, you must widen your gaze. I'm concerned you underestimate the gravity of coming events. You and I are bound together on a journey that would twist the very fabric of nature. But beneath your mask of logic I sense a fragility... That worries me. Steel your mind, Holmes. I need you." - Lord Blackwood
"Three more will die, and there is nothing you can do to save them. You must accept that this is beyond your control. Or by the time you realize you made all of this possible, it will be the last sane thought in your head." - Lord Blackwood.
"I'd say you've come a long way down from the House Of Lords."
Most. Epic. Eerie. Foreshadowingest scene ever.
gotta love it when the villain spells out their plan at the beginning of the movie but the hero is too prideful to believe it
another such moment is in Star Wars Episode 2 with Dooku and Obi-Wan
That part at 1:49-1:50 where Blackwood slightly drops his head in the shadows is creepy as fuck. You can see an eerie twinkle in his eye O.O
1:49 1:50
I love how Blackwood's theme just cuts off at 3:37. So appropriate.
You and I are bound together on a journey that will twist the very fabric of nature.
That music playing is beautiful.
Hans zimmer?
@@luisdeliusa.f.i6732 Yes, it is. On the Sherlock Holmes soundtrack the song is listed as "My Mind Rebels at Stagnation"
@@robertluna3 amazing :)
"Death is only the beginning" is off The Mummy
1:28 blackwood's actually concerned they might let him n watson do that.. would hv ruined his plans to fake his death and resurrection lol
Look at his face with actual fear 😂
Film could have ended there if Holmes was a bit more curious
That part where he pops up demon like is so well done and badass,I like how the bars make his eyes darker like if he was an actual demon
Still loved this film 14 years later
That theme at 1:42 😱
I bet if Mark Strong could play Lord Blackwood, in my opinion I think he would be the perfect role for Abdul Gasazi.
Interesting question. In my opinion he could be referring to Holmes over confidence. Which if you look at it is probably the reason why Watson and himself got injured. He underestimated Blackwood.
2:46 Back in the old days the first count alone got you not the noose but burned at the stake.
Victor Orozco Lol blackwood was lucky then
My guess is that because some of his followers control parts of the government, he probably pulled some strings to get hanged instead.
It still amuses me how Watson was fooled by the supposed "death" of Blackwood. The toxin that was used to fake his death was it able to simulate other death like symptoms? Rigimortis? Did he shit himself?
That's definitely a good plothole you spotted
@@dalsviews5093 Thanks. Idk that it's a plot hole it may have been implied in some fashion. I just want to see the scene where after Blackwood comes back Watson is upset that he failed to realize the roose.
"I checked him Holmes, and he had no pulse! He had all the symptoms of rigimortis, and he shat himself!"
"The criminal mind will stoop to any low to get what they're after Watson."
If I remember correclty Rigor Mortis doesn't appear instantly after dearh and it takes a few hours to set in. As for the whole 'shitting himself' part I dunno... maybe he was really commited to the role xD
Not everyone shits themselves when they die. Learned this from morticians.
@@CatherineLee3000 I hope to be one of the lucky few who don’t soil themselves when I die
one of the best movies ever, really excellent plot , cant wait for game of shadows!
Blackwoods quick entrance was never explained.
Dracula, is it you?
What is the song playing during Blackwood's execution? It's wonderful! (Is it on the official soundtrack?)
My Mind Rebels At Stagnation
Definitely appropriate, and spooky as hell
Kickass music.
He's speaking of Revelation 13:4.
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the very first time I saw this and heard the guy say "do you have any final words" I was thinking the phrase from the mummy and hear him say it and i'm like "WHOAH! I CAN TELL THE FUTURE""
Because Blackwood was thought a practitioner of witchcraft and had no intention of recanting. He was hellbound.
1:40 A WILD BLACKWOOD HAS APPEARED
is there a specific title for the poem that blackwood says?
That’s in the Bible lol
@RushLimborg Yeah, I agree. I'm a Christian myself and I am familiar most of the end time stuff, so with him reading that part of the Bible, I kinda figured all out (more or less)
Or the fact that he cares about Watson and Irene, no matter how callous and logical he might try to be.
Blackwood looked actually worried when Holmes suggested an autopsy and brain dissection's.
It would have ruined his entire plan.
He temporarily stop his pulse for a while with a chemical but is that really possible?
yeah your heartbeat stops during surgery with anesthesia
Whats the song that goes to this scene?
at 1:42 he turns into the narrator for AHOY. I was waiting for him to tell me about the AK-47
I thought his fragility would be Irene Adler. I would think that Irene would be his weak point since he cares a lot about her but won't admit it to himself or anyone else.
Though you might be right too. Its a hard one
@RushLimborg. That was actually a pretty good observation
Thanks!
Mark Strong got some strong Dracula vibes here
i watched the first episode of monster and the opening reminded me of this scene.
isnt it creepy how when blackwood is talking to holmes, holmes doenst blink? o-o
Omg, it's Archie from Rocknrolla! :D
Very Euphoric
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I thought it was interesting that Blackwood doesn't get all animated and preachy until Sherlock suggests diesecting his brain for science. Obviously this would have exposed Blackwoods plan so he quickly distracts Sherlock from this line of thinking.
Credits roll. It was a good film on the whole, but pity it was so short.
What is the music playing in the background
"My Mind Rebels At Stagnation"
@dyingfoetus Thanks but unfortunately youtube has already blocked the video. That's just not fair! But thanks for your help. XD
He didn't even struggle the moment he was hanged.
0:03
Leaving that there for my own reasons.
what is the name of the theme at 1:41?
"My mind rebels at stagnation"
You and i are bound together on a journey that will twist the very fabric of nature. ✌️
@RushLimborg You´re a pure genious.
Thank you, very much.
I thought that Mark Strong might have made the voice actor for the Sherlock games (The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, and, Crimes and Punishments), because sometimes they make the character look exactly as the VO.
Apparently a certain Charles Swift did his voice but there aren't much to find on that man. (Now don't tell me these two men don't sound alike, many VO are fully capable of changing their voice depending on the characters......they wouldn't be great VO if they couldn't.)
It's intense though how much Strong looks alike Sherlock in the game, stunning really, giving that he is usually seen having the exact same haircut as well. He should have played Mr Holmes....I don't even want to watch this movie because of Jr something, never liked the guy....hate me for it.
Watson [while atesting Blackwood's death]: Have Prof. Moriarty brought here.
**Moriarty arrives**
Moriarty: Why have I been brought here, Dr. Watson?
Watson: **touches Blackwoods aorta** He's dead, Jim.
@amm019 The Mummy, Imotep's last words
which is the " holmes' fragility " who lord blackwood talks about?
He is like Antichrist.
Quite well, i might add.
so blackwood didnt die in this scene did he?
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His eyes twitched?
@nadiasofiajuan I want to find it too, but I don't have much success with it!
@Calucifer13 Did you forget a word, or was this just a dumbed-down version of the top comment...
Copy this video's URL. Go to keepvid(dot)com. Paste the URL there and download. Hope this helped.
Kgb cluEless. The more you try to go deep into the mater the more clueless and astound you become.
no, he faked it :D
It would have been a waste of time..
@Shenayakita Here's a link i found. Hope it helps. /watch?v=aLx01TrlGCo
I want that pipe