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Moviola > Films > Gnomeo & Juliet Gnomeo & Juliet (U) 82 mins Where can I see this film?
Garden gnomes Gnomeo (voice of James McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt) live in the Montague and Capulet gardens in Stratford-on-Avon - at 2B and Not 2 B Verona Drive, to be precise. The gnomes mirror their owners' hostilities. The Montague garden is blue, the Capulets' is red. When Gnomeo from the Blues meets Juliet from the Reds, they are instantly smitten, even though their love is forbidden. Meanwhile, there are other distractions, such as lawnmower races, a pink flamingo with one leg, a philosophical frog fountain and a mushroom sidekick. The voices are supplied by an incredible line-up of talent including Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Michael Caine, Ozzy Osbourne, and Patrick Stewart as the voice of the Bard himself. "Garden gnomes, Shakespeare's tale of forbidden love and Elton John's music are the ingredients of this kitsch and colourful animation whose one-joke concept has its fun moments but only works in a limited, one-dimensional way. Youngsters will love the bright colours and the gnome wonderland with spotted mushrooms, talking sunflowers, a scene stealing frog with rubbery lips, a busty Dolly Parton gnome and a pink plastic flamingo with Spanish accent, although the novelty soon wears thin. " Urban Cinefile "Asbury, whose animation credits include such Oscar-nominated productions as Shrek 2 and Beauty and the Beast, pays close attention to intimate details. Gnomeo honors its literary roots, cleverly weaving Shakespeare quotes and subtle references throughout its inventive action set pieces, most of which involve lawn mowers, sprinklers and tools the gnomes can access in their sheds." Washington Post For more information, and to see a trailer and stills, visit www.gnomeoandjuliet.com
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