Fans fell in love with Gnomeo and Juliet when Disney tackled a bit of Shakespeare in a kid friendly format. The love story of the star crossed lovers brought the Montagues and Capulets to feuding neighbors and their garden art that come to life as soon as humans are not around. Much like in Toy Story the inanimate objects are actually alive and have the world of their own, and even maintaining the yard completely for their human counterparts (where do we sign up for this service?)
In the sequel Sherlock Gnomes, Paramount now has the reigns and takes the characters fans love to a new garden in the heart of London. Shortly after they arrive the garden Gnomes and artwork are kidnapped. This sends both Gnomeo and Juliet on a quest to save their friends and family, and they do it with the help of Sherlock Gnomes. Much like the original movie there is a bit of literary license with the stories from Sherlock Holmes, but there are enough references that parents will enjoy the movie and story over all.
Sherlock Gnomes does switch a bit form 3D animation to 2D Animation style which can be fun for viewers. The story is entertaining and doesn’t contain any scary parts that kids will have a problem with even the new bad guy is entertaining in his own way.
Sherlock Gnomes is in theaters everywhere today!
About Sherlock Gnomes:
The beloved garden gnomes from GNOMEO AND JULIET are back for a whole new adventure in London. When Gnomeo and Juliet first arrive in the city with their friends and family, their biggest concern is getting their new garden ready for spring. However, they soon discover that someone is kidnapping garden gnomes all over London. When Gnomeo and Juliet return home to find that everyone in their garden is missing – there’s only one gnome to call… SHERLOCK GNOMES. The famous detective and sworn protector of London’s garden gnomes arrives with his sidekick Watson to investigate the case. The mystery will lead our gnomes on a rollicking adventure where they will meet all new ornaments and explore an undiscovered side of the city. This action-packed sequel features the voices of returning cast, James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith, Stephen Merchant and Ozzy Osbourne, plus Johnny Depp as Sherlock Gnomes, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Watson and Mary J. Blige as Irene. Directed byJohn Stevenson.
PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Rated PG.
http://www.sherlockgnomes.com/
