SHERLOCK HOLMES AND HEROIN IN 'CASE OF EVIL'.Byline: David Kronke TV Critic WITH SHERLOCK HOLMES, Arthur Conan Doyle created the original ``CSI'' franchise. His books depicted the adventures of a sleuth and a doctor who employed the science (such as it was) of Victorian London and powers of deduction to solve all manner of crimes. ``Case of Evil,'' a USA Network movie that clearly aspires to be the first of a new series of Holmes mysteries, opens with a young Sherlock (James D'Arcy James D'Arcy is an English actor. He was born 24 August 1975 in London, England. Biography James D'Arcy (birth name Simon D'Arcy) was born and brought up in Fulham and fell into acting almost by accident. ) seeming to murder the man who would become his greatest foe, Professor Moriarty Professor James Moriarty is a fictional character who is the best known antagonist (and archenemy) of the detective Sherlock Holmes. Widely considered to be the first true example of a supervillain, Moriarty is a criminal mastermind, described by Holmes as the "Napoleon of Crime". (Vincent D'Onofrio Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio (born June 30, 1959) is an American actor and producer. He first gained attention for his role as Pvt. Leonard 'Gomer Pyle' Lawrence in Full Metal Jacket, and is now best known for playing Det. Robert Goren in . ). Quickly, he becomes the toast of society, able to dine out Verb 1. dine out - eat at a restaurant or at somebody else's home eat out eat - eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation" , so to speak, on the fame, with sundry Victorian women. Even hopped up hopped up Drug slang A popular phrase for being influenced by drugs on junk, D'Arcy gets a lot more action than Basil Rathbone ever dreamt of in his movies. He even falls in love, with Rebecca Doyle (Gabrielle Anwar), the woman who unwittingly led him to Moriarty. Ah, but of course, it's not that simple. Moriarty has an insidious plot or two in mind that will lead Holmes to his heroin addiction. D'Arcy makes for a stoic, if dreamy (in all senses of the word) Holmes. D'Onofrio attacks his villainous role with the same extravagant relish with which he essays crusading detective Bobby Goren on his series, ``Law & Order: Criminal Intent.'' Coincidentally, D'Onofrio's series this season added a recurring character that will serve as his sleuth's own Professor Moriarty. Roger Morlidge plays Sherlock's sidekick Doctor Watson, who never gets things quite right - he foresees a day where no one will ever use London's streets and tobacco - and not opium - will be outlawed. Richard E. Grant Richard E. Grant (born May 5, 1957) is a British actor known for portraying the world-weary, drug-crazed alcoholic Withnail in Withnail and I. Biography Early life Grant was born Richard Grant Esterhuysen appears briefly as Holmes' equally brilliant but somewhat more timorous brother Mycroft. Though Holmes originally first appeared in ``A Study in Scarlet "A Study in Scarlet" is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1887. It is significant as the first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes, who would later go on to become one of the most famous and iconic literary detective ,'' ``Case of Evil'' offers a slightly updated Holmes for a new generation of viewers, one that old fans will likely embrace, as well. CASE OF EVIL - Three stars What: Sherlock Holmes takes on Professor Moriarty; starring James D'Arcy and Vincent D'Onofrio. Where: USA. When: 8 tonight. In a nutshell: A new series about the old sleuth is kick-started in a serviceably stylish fashion. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Sherlock Holmes (James D'Arcy), falls for Rebecca Doyle (Gabrielle Anwar) in ``Case of Evil.'' |
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