Sherlock Gnomes-Kids’ Movie Reviews

Gnomeo and Juliet are moving to a beautiful, but small, new garden…in London! As the newly married couple tries to cope with some difficulties in their marriage, they discover there’s danger in the garden, all their London gnome friends have vanished. Apparently garden ornaments have been disappearing quite frequently in London. So Sherlock Gnomes, the sworn protector of London’s garden gnomes, and his ardent associate, Watson, start their investigation while trying to figure out who’s kidnapping the adorable gnomes. Eventually, Gnomeo and Juliet want to be involved in Sherlock’s mission so they force Sherlock to let them join in and help find London’s gnomes. Sherlock Gnomes is the sequel to the 2011 Gnomeo & Juliet film.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: June 12, 2018
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 6+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

The film will spark some great parent/child conversations as kids will learn a little bit about the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
There is a wonderful message to appreciate your loved ones and not take them for granted – as Juliet did.

Sexual Content: Mild

Gnomeo and Juliet kiss.
A gnome is in love with a frog and they kiss.
A gnome wears a thong bathing suit.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

There is some slap stick violence throughout the film with chase scenes and fights.
Gnomes are kidnapped and held captive by scary gargoyles.
The villain smashes and injures gnomes. They are frequently in danger and some close calls as to whether they will survive.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild