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It's the age-old story of forbidden love between feuding families, but Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet becomes quite a comedy when the young lovers in question are different-colored gnomes from backyards on opposite sides of a tall wooden fence. Lured out of their respective gardens by wanderlust and an exotic orchid, Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) meet and instantly fall in love. Their forbidden love blossoms with a little help from a plastic pink flamingo named Featherstone (Jim Cummings), and soon life-threatening lawnmower races ensue, an epic battle is staged, and wisteria trees and gnome hats are hacked to bits in the process. Shakespeare himself (Patrick Stewart) makes an appearance and declares that, while this story bears a marked resemblance to one of his own, he's not sure it will end in quite the same way. Shakespunian nuggets of wisdom include "A weed is by any other name, still a weed," and that fairness demands "a hat for a hat," and of course the philosophical question "What's in a gnome?" just has to be asked. Executive producer Elton John's penchant for over-the-top showmanship finds a perfect home in the gnomes' elaborate backyard sets, and his musical score is an effective blend of classic and original songs, including a new collaboration with Lady Gaga called "Hello, Hello." Other legendary musicians lending their talents to the voice cast include Dolly Parton and Ozzy Osbourne. This film is funny, engaging, and, with the possible exception of one particularly scantily clad gnome, appropriate for the whole family. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, creative animated spin on the Bard,
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This review is from: Gnomeo and Juliet (Gnoméo et Juliette) (Blu-Ray) (Blu-ray)
OK, lets get the negative stuff out of the way. As its professionalcritic detractors are so eager to point out, this isn't as good as Toy Story, or the vast majority of Pixar's outlet. It's not as good as Lion King, It's not as good as Shrek. Or Wallace and Grommet. And it does weirdlyover-rely on the music of Elton John (who executive produced). Fine. But that doesn't mean it can't be a cute, enjoyable, witty spin on Romeo and Juliet, with two backyards full of garden gnomes (and other garden features like frog fountains) at war with each other, and star-crossed lovers from each side falling in love in spite of it all. And who can dislike the voice cast;? James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith ' some of Britain's very best bring great character and comedy to their parts, as do, in their own weird way Ozzy Osborne and Hulk Hogan in cameo roles (For that matter who could resist any film that brought such a surreal bunch of voices together?). Yes, this isn't an all-time classic. But I think we've gotten so spoiled by being in a golden age of cartoon features that it's too easy to dismiss a good solid, fun effort like this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
very cute,
This review is from: Gnomeo and Juliet (Gnoméo et Juliette) (DVD)
it was a very cute movie. I quite enjoyed it. Lawn mower races were funny. Although the frog was a bit odd, but they needed that in the movie too. I wish they went into more detail as to why they hated each other based on their colors.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
adored by my daughter,
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This review is from: Gnomeo and Juliet: Special Edition (Gnoméo et Juliette: Edition Speciale) (3D Blu-ray/2D Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack) (Blu-ray)
My 6 year old daughter kept watching this movie again and again on a cross-Atlantic airplane ride. She then insisted that I buy it for her. She keeps watching it and keeps adoring it. It's a really cute film that I enjoy watching with her. The Elton John music in the film is fabulous.
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