Gnomeo and Juliet

2011

Gnomeo and Juliet

Critics Consensus

While it has moments of inspiration, Gnomeo and Juliet is often too self-referential for its own good.

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Movie Info

The greatest love story ever told, starring...garden gnomes? In the upcoming "Gnomeo & Juliet," Shakespeare's revered tale gets a comical, off-the-wall makeover. Directed by Kelly Asbury ("Shrek 2") and showcasing both classic and original songs by Elton John, the film features the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as Gnomeo and Juliet, who 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 thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness? Two garden gnomes, Gnomeo (voice of James McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt), try to avoid tragedy and find a happy ending to their star-crossed love affair when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. -- (C) Disney

Cast

Ashley Jensen
as Nanette
Michael Caine
as Lord Redbrick
Jim Cummings
as Featherstone
Maggie Smith
as Lady Bluebury
Jason Statham
as Tybalt
Ozzy Osbourne
as Fawn
Ashley Jenson
Stephen Merchant
as Paris
Patrick Stewart
as Bill Shakespeare
Julie Walters
as Miss Montague
Hulk Hogan
as Terrafirminator V.O.
Kelly Asbury
as Red Goon Gnomes
Richard Wilson
as Mr. Capulet
Dolly Parton
as Dolly Gnome
Julia Brams
as Stone Fish
Julia Braams
as Stone Fish
James Daniel Wilson
as Fishing Gnome
Tim Bentinck
as Conjoined Gnome Left
Julio Bonet
as Mankini Gnome
Matt Lucas
as Benny
Neil McCaul
as Conjoined Gnome Right
Maurissa Horwitz
as Call Me Doll
Elton John
Nelly Furtado
Kiki Dee
James McAvoy
as Gnomeo
Emily Blunt
as Juliet
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Critic Reviews for Gnomeo and Juliet

All Critics (125) | Top Critics (37) | Fresh (70) | Rotten (55)

  • "Toy Story" goes Shakespearean in this animated retelling of the tale of the star-crossed lovers of Verona.

    March 7, 2011 | Full Review…

    Ken Marks

    New Yorker
    Top Critic

  • Gnomeo & Juliet stays too low to the ground to become an animated classic, but if there's a fairer midwinter's tale, wherefore art thou?

    February 26, 2011 | Full Review…

    Joe Williams

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Top Critic

  • Uneven is the course, as the Bard might say, but the ride is plenty of fun.

    February 25, 2011 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

    Rafer Guzman

    Newsday
    Top Critic

  • A fun, disposable animation designed for short attention spans and lovers of garden ornaments.

    February 16, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Jim Schembri

    The Age (Australia)
    Top Critic

  • A lot of thought, love and (on the part of the animators) hard work has gone into this picture...

    February 14, 2011 | Full Review…

    Philip French

    Guardian
    Top Critic

  • Sadly, the music is largely wasted on the material, as somehow gnomes racing a lawnmower doesn't organically translate to a song about fighting and getting a little action in.

    February 14, 2011 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…

    Laremy Legel

    Film.com
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Gnomeo and Juliet

  • Nov 10, 2013
    The Shakespeare references got the biggest giggles in our house, along with the parts of the movie that did align with Romeo and Juliet. Cute story, though.
    Angela A Super Reviewer
  • Aug 01, 2012
    When the humans are away, the garden gnomes get to play, with lawnmowers. In lane 1, you have Tybalt for the reds. In lane 2, you have Gnomeo for the blues. Tybalt wins but not without an accusation of cheating from Gnomeo. As mortal enemies, Gnomeo vows revenge. While out and about in the middle of the night, he runs into Juliet of the reds who is looking for an orchid to spruce up the place. At first, they take a liking to each other but whatever feelings they have are complicated once their true identities are revealed. "Gnomeo and Juliet" is much more fun than any movie about garden gnomes has a right to be. In its uniquely charming and delightful way, the movie also proves to be a winning introduction to William Shakespeare instead of relying on the usual pop cultural inanities, with just the slightest bit of innuendo. While one character is admittedly a little grating, the Elton John songs are neatly integrated into the story.(But why not 'I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues?' Seriously.) And now I know why the Yankees garden gnome my mom just got has been giving me the evil eye...
    Walter M Super Reviewer
  • Mar 30, 2012
    The reason this film works so well is that someone took the time to faithfully adapt the original play. As for the tragic ending...you'll just have to see it for yourself.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Jan 27, 2012
    Surprisingly this film isn't as stupid and one would imagine. In fact, it's fairly good. At the start of the film, Gnomeo & Juliet calls itself out as an unusual interpretation of the Shakespearean classic, setting up a smart, lighthearted tone for the story. With a stellar cast that includes James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Jason Statham, and Patrick Stewart, the film springs to life. In this story the Montagues and the Capulets are neighbors with competing gardens that war with each other. It's quit an inventive and creative story, and the CG animation is top notch. Gnomeo & Juliet is a smart film that's a lot of fun.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
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