Elementary, My Dear Ritchie!

Jun 4, 2008 by  

Sherlock HolmesGuy Ritchie hasn’t exactly had the best batting average as of late – Revolver and Swept Away, anyone? But maybe things will soon turn around for Mr. Madonna.

Ritchie has been tapped to direct Sherlock Holmes for Warner Brothers. Apparently, it’s based on a forthcoming comic-book that’s “more adventuresome and takes advantage of his skills as a boxer and swordsman.”

Okay. Just as long as Ritchie & Co. don’t attempt to “sexy up” the character. You know, suddenly Watson starts spatting out bad one-liners and what not.

But I can assume we won’t be seeing Holmes battling any cocaine addictions this time out.

Warner Brothers is aiming for a 2010 release.

Source: Variety

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  1. Rob    3 years ago

    that kinda sucks since his addiction made him the character he is (like Dr. House from the show…house who’s based on holmes)

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  2. ZAR    3 years ago

    And he’s also not smoking a pipe this time because tobacco’s bad, mkay! ;)

    ZAR.

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  3. steven the git    3 years ago

    So he can punch people in the face and stab them with a sword, but smoking and minor drug use are right out? Typical.

    Would love to see a really good Holmes movie, but remakes/reimaginings often worry me.

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  4. steven the git    3 years ago

    So he can punch people in the face and stab them with a sword, but smoking and minor drug use are right out? Typical.

    Would love to see a really good Holmes movie, but remakes/reimaginings often worry me.

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  5. The Big Dentist    3 years ago

    The horror. The horror.

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  6. jjreinem    3 years ago

    Guy Ritchie? Seriously? Warner Brothers gets Sherlock Holmes and they give it to Guy Ritchie?
    I think I’ll be giving this one a pass.

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