But Martin has a BAFTA for his role in Sherlock..
I just don't think this is going to be the part that BC gets many "big" awards for; I was thinking recently that while I often read comments from people saying how great Martin's acting is in Sherlock, I don't see too many about BC's acting in this particular role (outside of this forum, that is).
I don't see Sherlock beating True Detective or Fargo in the Emmys, tbh, as they are the "hot" shows of this year.
Congrats to Mr Brandauer though, of course.

Last edited by Tinks (June 12, 2014 5:45 am)

Possibly people think he's over rated.
Which is rubbish, when I think of those actors who are.

Yeah I've seen comments that he's overrated but I'd like to know who overrates him?
His fans? Because within the industry people talk about how polite and charming he is or how unusual his face is(!), but rarely do you see anyone comment in his acting ability, so I think if anything, he's underrated sometimes.
In relation to Sherlock, I think he's been brave in the way he's played this part.
He's thought very hard about the way this character would behave and has brought all those traits into it.
He's also credited the audience with enough intelligence to understand what he's doing, without being over obvious, so, for example, when he's being theatrical, that's Sherlock the drama queen, not Ben being too hammy!!
I admire him for it and I think he's made the show a joy to watch.
I just don't think this particular role allows him to display the things that people are looking for when they're handing out awards; they're more likely to choose something like Martin's emotional scene in HLV, imo.

@Susi. Sorry, I cross posted with you - I'll definitely check out Brandauer.
Also Andrew Scott was brilliant in a Chekov play that was on TV recently, and I can't for the life of me remember what it was called; I enjoyed his performance much more than in Sherlock actually.

Last edited by Tinks (June 12, 2014 6:49 am)

I fully agree. Even with TFE there was a hardy a negative comment about his acting although the film itself was often severely criticised. 

If someone is NOT the same in every role, then it is him. Even here on the board we have people who did not recognise him at once when seeing him in a totally different part. 
I think there are people who just hate him as a person (please do not get me started on that class/posh/public school thing again). And they convey this irrational hate to his work. 

Last edited by SusiGo (June 12, 2014 7:51 am)

I agree with both of you - 100%

Exactly my thought. 

And yes to the rest as well. 

Tinks wrote:

I agree about TFE - I was glad his acting was praised in that.
Most of the comments I've made about the perceptions of his performance relate to his role in Sherlock, alone.
But Nakahara, in broader terms - believe it or not, I've seen and heard many comments about him being overrated, seen him referred to as "wooden" a "ham" actor and as being the same in every role!!!
All completely ridiculous accusations, imo.

"Being the same in every role"? Hahaha these are the last words that could decsribe him. But I think that people who say things like that have only seen him in one, mabye two films and they think they know everything about him and his acting style. Well I think it's not to smart to reach the conclusion about somebody with knowing only a part of his/her work.

And I'm absolutely sure that one day we will hear "And Oscar goes to Benedict Cumberbatch" and Ben will do some funny, crazy thing like photobombing U2

I often wonder if such displays of hatred towards Benedict aren´t just cases of "sour grapes": of jealousy felt by some of Ben´s colleagues and of some members of the audience towards the man who got so popular and well-known so quickly. I imagine that there is much rivarly and competition among actors because the number of good roles is limited and therefore such malicious rumours and deliberate snubs of more successful colleagues aren´t that unusual in that branch of culture.

That´s one of the reasons why I don´t care one bit if Benedict will ever win BAFTAs, Oscars or similar prices or not. If his acting performance resonates with me and leaves deep impression on me then it´s unimportant that some other people (who may be motivated by infighting, inner politics of their Tv channels or movie corporations and similar things) didn´t awarded him a price.

True. And it is a fact that getting an award does not necessarily mean more and better jobs. Nevertheless it is a form of recognition either by your audience which is nice or by people from your own trade which may be important as well. 

On the other hand we get to see his work which is what really matters. And I am sure that pleasing and entertaining and moving his audience and make them think is what really drives him.