Vinnie Jones in the title role: "Oi, its elimen'ree, or wot son." Ray Winstone as Watson: "You screwin' my bird?" Could turn out to be a mini masterpiece.

David Masu, Zürich,

Guy Ritchie is going to made the worst Holmes ever. Jeremy Brett was the perfect Sherlock.

Jeremy, London,

I for one will not waste money watching anything Guy Richie has made.
I agree with Phil from the Wirral,the late Jeremy Brett was perfect in his portrayal of Holmes.

Stephen Holmes, Withington, UK

Phil the Wirral, all Sherlock Holmes fans will agree that Jeremy Brett was absolutely superb as Holmes, however I'd put him second only to Basil Rathbone.

Brian Wilson, Edinburgh,

Since the great Basil Rathbone ( http://www.basilrathbone.net/ ) managed to portray Sherlock fighting the Nazis, and dwarves and minature submarines got into Billy Wilders version ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066249/ ) - having Sherlock as a bit of a thug won't exactly clash :)

Dr John Bullas, Southampton, UK

A grungy street-fighting Victorian detective? Great idea. But why call him Sherlock Holmes when that character relied on his brains to resolve his cases? Could it be that the film would sink without trace otherwise? Laughable.

Dr. Watson, London,

Everett was actually quite good in the role, and if it proceeds to be filmed Holmes will need to be a tallish, athletic figure.

As a James Bond type for Victorian England perhaps Pierce Brosnan?

One plea though, if you're using a real Conan Doyle story please don't muck it about like ITV did!

Terry, Bagneres, France

Nobody in Hollywood or Pinewood could top Jeremy Brett.
His portrayal of Holmes had me laughing, crying and in suspense. The guy was simply an acting genius and one of the finest in the world.
Sorry Ritchie, but you'd have more luck climbing Everest backwards on this one.

Phill , The Wirral, England

Just what the cinema needs. A Holmes with a Mockney accent.

Elizabeth, Cotgrave,

What would the brilliant Jeremy Brett think ? I must write & ask what Edward Hardwicke thinks also of the above ? I wrote a book about Edwards father in 2006 - the late great Hollywood actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke.

Why is Guy Ritchie always portraying Britain as a land full of criminals ?

ian payne, walsall,