HOW ROBERT DOWNEY JR. GOT INTO HOLMES' HEAD

Robert Downey Jr. stars as Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie’s highly anticipated film, which opens nationwide on Christmas Day.  Downey’s natural acting chops served him well in preparing for the role, but by stepping into the shoes of one of literature’s iconic characters, he knew his performance would be watched very closely.  So, he told us, he had to rely on his colleagues for guidance. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR TO HEAR ROBERT DOWNEY JR.)