This review discusses the animated movie "Sherlock Gnomes," a sequel to "Gnomeo and Juliet." The reviewer criticizes the film for its lack of originality, poor writing, and lazy world-building. They argue that the movie's concept is uncreative and relies on tired gnomes-in-a-garden premise.
The reviewer also criticizes the film's characters, particularly the annoying frog character, and notes that the main characters, Sherlock Gnomes and Watson, are the only redeeming aspects of the movie. They also point out that the film's plot is predictable and lacks any real conflict or tension.
The reviewer concludes that the movie's only redeeming quality is its competent animation, but notes that even this is not enough to save the film from its overall lack of creativity and passion. They criticize the film for being a soulless, corporate product designed to make money, rather than a genuine attempt to tell a story.
Overall, the review is highly negative and concludes that "Sherlock Gnomes" is a waste of time and money, and that its existence is a mystery.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "Sherlock Gnomes" is a sequel to "Gnomeo and Juliet".
2. The original film "Gnomeo and Juliet" had a budget of $36 million and made $193 million worldwide.
3. The movie "Sherlock Gnomes" is a retelling of the Sherlock Holmes story with garden gnomes as the main characters.
4. The film features the voice talents of Johnny Depp and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
5. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes.
6. The film's plot revolves around the theft of garden gnomes from people's homes.
7. The movie features a musical number by a doll, which is not part of a larger musical.
8. The film's animation is competent, but the story is unoriginal and lacks creativity.
9. The movie's advertising was poorly received, with some considering it one of the worst trailers in recent years.
10. The film's failure at the box office was likely due to a combination of its poor advertising and lack of originality.