You're definitely right about that: the movie definitely brings the canon to a generation of fans that probably wouldn't have bothered with it otherwise. However, I can't help but think of it as a bait-and-switch: if you liked the tone, action, and characterization of the movies and came to the books looking for more of the same, I can't help but think you'd be disappointed.
I do imagine hardcore movie fans might get into the ACD canon, but I have a feeling most movie fans will remain just that: movie fans. (Nothing wrong with that, btw! I'm just saying: this movie ain't Sherlock Holmes! :P)
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Date: 2011-07-15 03:20 am (UTC)I do imagine hardcore movie fans might get into the ACD canon, but I have a feeling most movie fans will remain just that: movie fans. (Nothing wrong with that, btw! I'm just saying: this movie ain't Sherlock Holmes! :P)