Sherlock Gnomes

I finally got around to seeing Sherlock Gnomes. Cineplex has been screening kids' films as part of its Family Favourites series, so I was able to see Sherlock Gnomes this afternoon for $2.99. I'm, uh, kind of glad I didn't pay more than that. It's not that the film was bad. I just think it could have been better. The animation is excellent, but the story is kind of weak. Worst of all, I just didn't find it that funny. Based on the trailer, I thought it would be, but, mostly, it was just mildly amusing. I wondered if I was just too old to appreciate the humour, but I didn't hear any kids in the theatre laughing -- and kids usually laugh pretty loudly if they appreciate something. Maybe part of the problem is that I haven't seen Gnomeo & Juliet and just wasn't invested in the gnomes who weren't wearing a deerstalker hat or bowler. ( Bitch, bitch. Moan, moan. )