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Gnomeo & Juliet
2011 84 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada G 0+
★5.9
Animation, Family
Director: Kelly Asbury
🎭 Based on
«Romeo and Juliet»
byWilliam Shakespeare
Trailers
Description
A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$99.97M
Worldwide:
$189.71M
Starring
James McAvoy
Actor
Emily Blunt
Actor
Maggie Smith
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2012
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Gnomeo & Juliet is generally viewed as a pleasant, if simplistic, family-friendly reinterpretation of Shakespeare that succeeds through its vibrant animation and charming premise. While critics and audiences are divided on the depth of the humor and the integration of Elton John's music, it is widely considered an accessible, wholesome, and well-voiced piece of children's entertainment.
| Production | The film features high-quality, vibrant animation and detailed production design that effectively brings the miniature world of ceramic gnomes to life. | |
| Acting | The voice acting, particularly the contributions of McAvoy and Blunt, is widely praised as a strong and charming anchor for the film. | |
| Score | The Elton John soundtrack receives polarized reactions; some find the songs a delightful and uplifting addition, while others consider the musical choices overbearing or uninspired. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed through a lens of compromise; many enjoy its lighthearted, non-pretentious tone, while others criticize the dialogue as clichéd or lacking in substance. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the film's humor are split; proponents find it cute and clever enough for all ages, while critics argue the jokes are weak, repetitive, or insufficiently funny. | |
| Adaptation | The adaptation's attempt to reconcile Shakespearean tragedy with a happy, family-friendly ending leaves audiences divided: some appreciate the whimsical subversion, while others feel it trivializes the source material. |