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‘Sherlock Gnomes’ Review: Dir. John Stevenson (2018)

Sherlock Gnomes review: What happens when gnomes start disappearing from London’s gardens? Why it’s a job for Sherlock. Sherlock Gnomes that is, not Holmes.

Sherlock Gnomes review by Tina Baraga.

Gnomeo, Juliet, and the gang are back and this time they’re moving to London. With their new garden in shambles, our former star-crossed lovers are tasked with sprucing the place up before spring. In the midst of a lovers spat one day, Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) return to find their friends and family have been kidnapped.

Sherlock Gnomes review

Sherlock Gnomes review

In walks (literally) Sherlock Gnomes (Johnny Depp), the sworn protector of all London garden gnomes. Hot off the heels of his latest case, in which he defeated his archenemy, a pie mascot named Moriarty (Jamie Demetriou), Sherlock and his very much taken-for-granted assistant Watson (Chiwetel Ejiofor) have already been racking up clues to crack the case of this latest disappearance.

In an attempt to find their loved ones, Gnomeo and Juliet join the dynamic duo on a whirlwind trip that takes them from London’s rat-infested sewers to Tower Bridge, with stops at a lucky waving cat shop in Chinatown and the Natural History Museum along the way, and leads to some shocking discoveries about the gnomes themselves.

Sherlock Gnomes review

Sherlock Gnomes review

The soundtrack to the gnomes’ adventures is, of course, a greatest hits collection of Elton John, the films executive producer and also the inspiration behind more than a fair share of its jokes. As star-studded as its music, the films cast sounds like a role-call of some of the biggest names in the industry including Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Matt Lucas, Julie Walters and Mary J. Blige.

With just enough plot twists and a good chuckle here and there, Sherlock Gnomes is a fun adaptation of the classic mystery story and a good attempt at a sequel to Gnomeo & Juliet. Although a well-rounded family film, it nevertheless lacks the hook and charm of it more successful animated contemporaries.

Sherlock Gnomes review by Tina Baraga, April 2018.

Sherlock Gnomes is released in UK cinemas on Friday 11th May, 2018.

Tina Baraga is a journalist. Since her early years, her passion and hobbies have always been rooted in movies, music and anything related to culture. The fascinating world of cinema still manages to amaze her and her favorite films range across all genres, including award winners CLOSER and VICKY CHRISTINA BARCELONA, comedy hit BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY and German film GOODBYE LENIN.

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