I don't have much to contribute to the discussion but did want to tell you I read your post and find it's got me thinking.

I went back to your other post about the movie and I was happy to see that you liked it and how you liked it. There have been many negative reviews -- some of the reviewers have a deep hate-on for the film, even -- on my reading circle. Yeah, I saw plenty of flaws with the movie, I had a ton of fun watching, hope to see it on the big screen again, and will buy the bluray when it comes out. I like Cumberbatch in all his film/TV work, and it was a treat to see him play the action villain.