Gnomeo and Juliet

Name: Gnomeo and Juliet
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Animation, Family
Released: February 11, 2011
Rating: 53
Cast: Emily Blunt, James McAvoy, Maggie Smith

2011

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: February 11, 2011 | G

Starring: Emily Blunt, James McAvoy, Maggie Smith

Summary: The greatest love story ever told, starring... garden gnomes? In the upcoming "Gnomeo & Juliet," Shakespeare's revered tale gets a comical, off-thewall makeover. Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix,The greatest love story ever told, starring... garden gnomes? In the upcoming "Gnomeo & Juliet," Shakespeare's revered tale gets a comical, off-thewall makeover. Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness? (Touchstone Pictures)

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Director: Kelly Asbury

Genre(s): Fantasy, Romance, Animation, Family

Rating: G

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Joe Morgenstern

Feb 10, 2011

This lively little film, a comic take on Shakespeare's tragedy, is really entertaining. Read full review

Sean O\\\\\\\'Connell

Feb 11, 2011

Any film that dares to cast the bat-chewing heavy-metal legend as a gentle, ceramic reindeer named Fawn is okay in my Bard book. Read full review

Justin Chang

Feb 9, 2011

A welcome dose of honest silliness at a time when most family-oriented toons settle for smart-alecky. Read full review

Tasha Robinson

Feb 10, 2011

Far too much of the film is devoted to eye-rolling pop-culture gags and long montages set to recycled Elton John songs. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Feb 11, 2011

The movie is nothing if not anxious to please. There's a big, diverse, celebrity voice cast – Maggie Smith, Hulk Hogan and Dolly Parton as well as Caine and Osbourne. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

Feb 10, 2011

The script feels workshopped to death yet still hits only a single broad note of irony-drenched whimsy, but the voice-work sparkles and the action-heavy animation clips along fluidly. There's charm in the backyard, but it's still of a garden variety. Read full review

Kimberley Jones

Feb 10, 2011

Novelty alone does not a good idea make, and in the case of Gnomeo and Juliet, it's rather a disturbing, even fetishy one. Read full review

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moviefan11

Aug 28, 2012

endearing and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LosAngelic

Feb 12, 2011

I thought this movie was absolutely delightful, then again, I was not expecting a computer-animated retelling of Romeo and Juliet like other reviewers were. The characters were fun caricatures of those players we've grown to love and know very well from Shakespeare's original play, and evenI thought this movie was absolutely delightful, then again, I was not expecting a computer-animated retelling of Romeo and Juliet like other reviewers were. The characters were fun caricatures of those players we've grown to love and know very well from Shakespeare's original play, and even small characters had fully developed personalities. I found myself caring for the main protagonists' plights due to the careful, if not a little rushed, storytelling. The animation was gorgeous and delightful. Young ones will love it, and even though I am decidedly not in the target demographic, I was mesmerized by the vibrant and colorful graphics.

The soundtrack and music, courtesy of Sir Elton John, fit the movie perfectly and provided a very fun backdrop the the on-screen action.

All in all, I'd definitely go to see this one again and I encourage you to give it a chance-- you may be surprised.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Teatime

Mar 1, 2011

This was cute, funny and amusing. The visual references to Baz Lurman's Romeo and Juliet were great for the accompanying adult. My 6 year old kept up with the storyline without any difficulty.

Yes, it was somewhat predictable. But it's a story everyone knows. You don't go to discoverThis was cute, funny and amusing. The visual references to Baz Lurman's Romeo and Juliet were great for the accompanying adult. My 6 year old kept up with the storyline without any difficulty.

Yes, it was somewhat predictable. But it's a story everyone knows. You don't go to discover new elements, you go to be entertained. The Elton John based sound track was great fun. The voice actors were well done and overall it was the funny and entertaining work aimed at the 5-9 year audience it was supposed to be.… Expand

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heyitsmegrif4

Jan 5, 2012

Gnomeo And Juliet features talented voice work and great computer animation, with a few clever jokes and classic Elton John music but way too much inappropriate humor and a just self centered message and story. I gve this movie 52%.

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CrossoverMovie2

Nov 19, 2022

Why the animation is detailed for the gnomes, it doesn’t save the film from being very mediocre.

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SeenNotScene

Feb 12, 2011

Because of nothing better out and my four year old wanting to go to the theater, the two of us saw Gnomeo and Juliet. Now, I don't go to any of these animated movies with my daughter expecting anything other than something entertaining for her to watch. Colorful characters? Check.Because of nothing better out and my four year old wanting to go to the theater, the two of us saw Gnomeo and Juliet. Now, I don't go to any of these animated movies with my daughter expecting anything other than something entertaining for her to watch. Colorful characters? Check. And....thats about all I got from it. I have read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet three times because I am a true fan of the story, and I feel like this children's adaptation has completely butchered it to the point where it should not have been made at all. But then again, it isn't about me, but my daughter who should enjoy it. Its just that I can think of dozens of ways to have better spent that $25 dollars for her amusement. I would avoid this movie if possible.… Expand

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Mariofan

Mar 23, 2015

This is a very silly movie. Silly as JB. A love story, about garden gnomes, SERIOUSLY?!?! The storyline was bad. The characters sucked. The dialogue was silly. Gnomeo and Julliet is a movie that everyone except Beliebers should avoid. Watch Shrek instead of this thing. I think it's an insultThis is a very silly movie. Silly as JB. A love story, about garden gnomes, SERIOUSLY?!?! The storyline was bad. The characters sucked. The dialogue was silly. Gnomeo and Julliet is a movie that everyone except Beliebers should avoid. Watch Shrek instead of this thing. I think it's an insult to call this a movie.… Expand

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