Sherlock Gnomes

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 23, 2018

4.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 52 Ratings

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Naruto78909Mar 27, 2018

This movie is just a dumb cartoon there is nothing good about thus sequel other than the animation

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

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robbywarren93Mar 24, 2018

Very predictable and standard as far as kids movies go, but still completely harmless and watchable. Nothing worth trashing here except for a few cringy pop culture jokes.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

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ahmedaiman999Mar 30, 2018

Should I start mentioning its empty plot, scattered chasing sequences that are put one after another with no reason, its absurd and silly jokes that just are not funny? I can't even remember if I smiled once while watching this stupid movieShould I start mentioning its empty plot, scattered chasing sequences that are put one after another with no reason, its absurd and silly jokes that just are not funny? I can't even remember if I smiled once while watching this stupid movie ..... no no hold a second, I think I smiled once because they used the wilhelm scream and I believe that at this time I was supposed to cry or something.

Of course the villain is so weak and his backstory and motives don't make any sense. By the way, the villain is just a miserable try to make a version of the joker in The Lego Batman Movie.

The most infuriating thing is that the movie tries to make you feel it's smart; showing 2D animated scenes to display the way Sherlock Gnomes thinks or how he tries to solve the mystery and all that absolutely nonsensical. Also, there is a plot twist that is presumed to be surprising.

there are man many other problem but let's get over them and mention the very few things that I liked in this movie:

- The animation quality is surprisingly quite good.
- James McAvoy's and Johnny Depp's voice acting are the only two that are kinda good but the other actors aren't good (Emily Blunt's voice acting is very idle)
- The first 20 minutes are fast paced so I think this is a bonus! (The pace dragged every once in awhile due to "dramatic" moments or just to play some songs)

I'm so disappointed that this movie came from John Stevenson, the same director who brought us Kung Fu Panda. (4.5/10)… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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skobbApr 4, 2018

My wife and I loved it! Way better than we anticipated. We're both 70, and neither one of us had seen the first Gnomes movie. I don't know what those professional critics are grumbling about, because "Sherlock" impressed us as being a fast,My wife and I loved it! Way better than we anticipated. We're both 70, and neither one of us had seen the first Gnomes movie. I don't know what those professional critics are grumbling about, because "Sherlock" impressed us as being a fast, funny, and visually imaginative entertainment. The thematic elements were good points to make and were well-expressed. Would we have seen it without our Movie Pass cards? Probably not, but thanks to our wonderful MP membership, we took a chance on this one. So glad we did... and by the way: The movie theater was empty when we saw it. We were the only two customers.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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ahmedaiman9999Apr 15, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Should I start mentioning its empty plot, scattered chasing sequences that are put one after another with no reason, its absurd and silly jokes that just are not funny? I can't even remember if I smiled once while watching this stupid movie ..... no no hold a second, I think I smiled once because they used the wilhelm scream and I believe that at this time I was supposed to cry or something.

Of course the villain is so weak and his backstory and motives don't make any sense. By the way, the villain is just a miserable try to make a version of the joker in The Lego Batman Movie.

The most infuriating thing is that the movie tries to make you feel it's smart; showing 2D animated scenes to display the way Sherlock Gnomes thinks or how he tries to solve the mystery and all that absolutely nonsensical. Also, there is a plot twist that is presumed to be surprising.

there are man many other problem but let's get over them and mention the very few things that I liked in this movie:

- The animation quality is surprisingly quite good.
- James McAvoy's and Johnny Depp's voice acting are the only two that are kinda good but the other actors aren't good (Emily Blunt's voice acting is very idle)
- The first 20 minutes are fast paced so I think this is a bonus! (The pace dragged every once in awhile due to "dramatic" moments or just to play some songs)

I'm so disappointed that this movie came from John Stevenson, the same director who brought us Kung Fu Panda.

(4.5/10)… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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GreedyWarioManMar 23, 2018

Martin Scorsese's newest movie titled "Sherlock Gnomes" is possibly his greatest feature yet. The Oscars better make this win best picture next year after the brilliant "The Boss Baby" got robbed.

5 of 8 users found this helpful53

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SmashFanMar 23, 2018

Movie of the year! An absolute masterpiece of animation with a compelling storyline, hilarious characters, and strong character development, making for the best movie based of an anime so far in 2018.

1 of 5 users found this helpful14

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EpicLadySpongeJul 26, 2018

I literally wished that Gnomeo and Juliet to be at least original with its slapstick plot and thought that was bad enough compared to the source material it's based on. On its own, it was mediocre. Then I saw Sherlock Gnomes and wondered whatI literally wished that Gnomeo and Juliet to be at least original with its slapstick plot and thought that was bad enough compared to the source material it's based on. On its own, it was mediocre. Then I saw Sherlock Gnomes and wondered what was Johnny Depp doing there. He literally killed the show more than enough times that Johnny Depp is literally the only good thing about this slap-in-the-face poor-man's slapstick attempt to parody Sherlock Holmes. The other actors and actresses have no chance of outshining him in their own game that they dominated in its predecessor. Sadly, like the other actors and actresses, Johnny Depp suffocated his acting career just for an absurdly stupid film that just gets stupider every minute.… Expand

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gamenaturegeekApr 6, 2018

This doesn't deserve a review. I watched the first film and it sucked. I watched the first 30 minutes of this one and left the theater immediately. This film shouldn't exist.

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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DavidWasHereJun 22, 2018

This movie is just pointless. Like if they want to tell a silly kids story about Sherlock Holmes, why have it be a sequel to a bad 2011 film no one remembers? And considering the box office performance of this film, it's a real boneheadThis movie is just pointless. Like if they want to tell a silly kids story about Sherlock Holmes, why have it be a sequel to a bad 2011 film no one remembers? And considering the box office performance of this film, it's a real bonehead decision!

There are some positives...I guess. The animation has improved a lot after the first film. The textures are nice, the set pieces look big, and the action scenes are pretty fun that will surely entertain the kids. It does feel like an expansion to the first film, even if it is filmsy. The voice cast isn't terrible, not remarkable either, but they do a decent enough job. Emily Blunt, James McAvory, Chitwetel Ejiofor, and Mary J. Blige did a solid job, as does Johnny Depp despite some bad reads every now and then, and Jamie Demetriou does stand out as Moriarty. Also the gargoyles look pretty cute despite them being menacing killers.

Okay so the negatives. The whole premise of this film feels like a very flimsy attempt at making a sequel when it really should not have been. There is no real reason why this is a sequel to Gnomeo and Juliet, no true benefits other than it being a safe attempt at making money (it made less than the first film). The conflict is forced, as Gnomeo acts like a whiny ass to Juliet and is totally unlikable, as is the titular Sherlock Gnomes. The film never offers any true laughs, unless you are under the age of 10 or are a parent that's been numbed by life to find lame jokes funny. There is a twist that is painfully obvious. And there is no real reason why Elton John songs are used in the film since they barely play any of his music besides an awful remix of Don't Go Breakin' My Heart at the opening credits. Also them removing Jim Cumming's character from the first film is a travesty, since the flamingo is the best part of the first film and damnit Jim Cummings is one of the best voice actors alive how dare they!

Honestly I don't have much to say since this is just a bargain barrel kids film. It's not the worst thing ever, but hardly redemptive nor worth more than the rating I am giving it. It's passable, but kids deserve a lot better!

Also how come everyone was so up and arms that Johnny Depp is going to be in the next Fantastic Beasts film in spite of his domestic abuse allegations, yet NO ONE said anything about him being the voice of the titular character in a children's film? Be consistent!!!… Expand