The My Hollywood System
Chapter 78

Larry Davies is an Englishman who lives in America because of his work. Although the work was exhausting and made him tired every day, he only had one reason to endure it every day. Those books and novels were what he had piled up in his apartment.

He was a devoted reader of classic books and novels and worked only to earn enough money to buy these books and feed himself to continue living and reading the masterpiece.

One such book is the famous detective story that appears in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's book, Detective Sherlock Holmes. Larry was a fan of Sherlock Holmes since childhood and has always loved the quirky yet polite story of the genius detective.

He had long wanted to watch the Sherlock Holmes character come to life through a movie or television show, but his desire was brutally played out as no one in the film industry wanted to take on this amazing franchise because the film failed before.

That's why, once Larry heard Foxstar's announcement about the release of a new film based on the Legendary Sherlock Holmes, he didn't even have to think twice before booking tickets to watch the film.

After all, all he wanted was a good portrayal of the film, and as such it was distributed by Foxtar and had such a large budget, he said, he thought that it would at least be much better than the previous one.

***

June 6, 2011

Most of the people who come to watch the first day's show are surprisingly huge for an average movie theater. Or so, Larry thought because he came for the first day of the show in a lot of movies, but wasn't too crowded all the time.

There were many people holding up Sherlock Holmes posters as if they were the cheerleading squad for the film. Everyone is waiting for a signal from the security there to get into the cineplex. And once the signal got out, everyone stormed the canteen to buy popcorn and cold drinks to eat and drink during the movie.

The price rises like Pinnochio's nose as usual, but no one cares because they burn hard earned money for the momentary satisfaction and excitement of watching one of their favorite characters come alive, the, and hopefully, much better than the existing counterparts.

After waiting in line for a while, Larry finally got a turn to burn his money– bought popcorn. After that, he entered the theater as well and obtained a seat.

Immediately, the theater lights went off, and the big screen in front lit up. After several commercials and distribution company names, actors, teams, producers and directors were shown, the film finally began.

And as soon as it starts, Larry can't help but feel the constant vibes of excitement flowing from his body due to the excitement he felt at the beginning of the film.

Sherlock's entrance and how he thought through each and every one of his moves before knocking down the guards one after the other, and then Watson's entry at the exact point where Sherlock would be struck, and Watson came and saved him.

'here he is. It's Sherlock...It's exactly what I imagined as Sherlock.'

Larry thought in his head as the movie went on. Sherlock rescues Watson from Lord Blackwood's invisible needle-like weapon just in time as Watson lowers his guard.

Larry could hear the silent whispers around him, then the surrounding atmosphere calmed down again when the scene where Sherlock met Lord Blackwood in the prison cell.

Everyone can't help but be afraid of Blackwood's crazy portrayal and how his face was given a VFX of a monstrous creature as he threatens Sherlock about the unexpected and helpless future he's waiting for.

Even the people who had read the book began to doubt whether Blackwood could actually use magic. The movie is very exciting and thrilling even to fool experienced readers.

The expressions of the people in the theater constantly change from all smiles, to being excited and anxious throughout the film. It was the same for Larry.

As the film reaches its climax and finally at the end, Larry's blood can't help but pump furiously when the end hints at Moriarty's whereabouts.

Everyone in the theater felt their ears and eyes heating up as the movie ended. They had never felt so happy in their entire lives, and it took some time before the loud applause finally subsided inside the theater.

Larry could not help but think about how that day was the most fantastic and joyful day of his life today. He came here looking for copper and found the most precious gem that would stay in his heart forever.

***

"Fuck, man, I almost died from the constant adrenaline rush, shit!"

"I know, right! Damn bro, I swear I didn't expect this movie to be so banger when I got the tickets."

"Darling, I can't believe it! I never thought I'd see a fantastic movie based on my favorite book."

"Eitherway. Like, really, fantastic seems to be underestimating me now. The movie is like another world."

"I'm pretty sure I'll never be able to accept another actor as Sherlock after this. The duo of Sherlock and Watson feels very natural. Jesus, man. I'm still goosebumps, look."

“I came and watched another movie with my girlfriend. Bruh, he didn't come just because Sherlock's previous movie was bad, but he missed the first show, he'll forever regret it, I say yes ."

"Dude, it wouldn't lie. This movie deserves to be famous. I'll make a post on Sparrow ASAP. This greatness needs to be shared with everyone."

***

'Damn it, this will take a long time.'

Larry thought to himself because he still could not believe he had just witnessed such a masterpiece.

After quieting down for a while, he immediately rushed out and reached his house. Taking his laptop, he opened his personal blog. It has thousands of followers due to the fact that Larry is a fan of famous movies and novels and provides accurate reviews of movies and such that help people decide whether they want to watch it or not.

Soon, he typed the title of the post.

| [Sherlock Holmes] - Did You Know? This movie fucked everyone up! |

***

Outside a famous theater in LA, a married couple is having a fight over something.

"Jude, I'm telling you. I saw the [Sleepless in LA] trailer, and I really liked it! Let's watch that."

The man, Jude, disagreed.

"can't. Honey, I swear I really wanted to watch [Sherlock Holmes], and you haven't seen the trailer, but it's really epic!"

Be it coincidence or deliberate competition, both [Sherlock Holmes] and [Sleepless in LA] were released on the same day. That's why the current fight is happening. The girl, Rose, replied in annoyance.

"really? Now I know why you have so many unsuccessful past relationships. Like you asked your girlfriend to go watch a detective smarty pants movie with you instead of a romantic movie?"

"No I -"

Before Jude can come up with a counter-argument, an onslaught of people starts to break out of the cinema. Both movies have ended, and the people who went for the first day's show will be out.

"How's the movie, honey?"

A couple came out of the theater showing [Sleepless in LA]. The man asked with a hint of disappointment on his face to his girlfriend.

"Eh... I guess it's okay? I don't know, haha."

The girl replied awkwardly and failed to hide her disappointment as well. Behind them, many such people came out, and most of them had disappointed expressions on their faces.

Right next to them was the theater that aired [Sherlock Holmes]. And it doesn't take a genius to know the facial expressions of the people coming out of the theater.

Most of his expressions were excitement and sensation, and people did not even hide them as they spoke angrily with their friends and partners about the film.

"Geez, oh boy. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined such a thriller, and this is the movie I've been waiting for my whole life without even realizing it."

"Now, we have a solid understanding of the obvious."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

A boy joked with his friends as they all kept talking about the movie and repeated some of Sherlock's dialogues and laughed amongst themselves.

Seeing all this, Rose, who scolded Jude a moment ago, put her hand on Jude's hand and smiled.

"Let's go see the movie my baby wants."

Jude only smiled helplessly as they walked into the theater, which would play the second show [Sherlock Holmes] for the day.

***

After the film is over, Jude and Rose come out, and Rose immediately jumps up at Jude and kisses him.

"Thank you very much, honey. I'll miss my last shot if you don't insist on watching this movie. I swear the whores who left you are blind; your taste is good."

Jude says nothing more as he plans a replay of the film inside his head. This time with his friends.