Friday, February 11, 2011

Gnomeo & Juliet

Set in the backyards of the two adjoining households of 2B and not 2B Verona Drive, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Gnomeo & Juliet is a cheerful, 3D computer animated spin-off of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, minus the tragic ending.

The adaptation features feuding ceramic garden gnomes who settle their scores with destructive lawn mower races. However, a message of love and tolerance permeates through the lovestruck Gnomeo (voice of James McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt) as well the hopelessly romantic plastic flamingo Featherstone (voice of Jim Cummings) and the fountain frog with long eyelashes, Nanette (voice of Ashley Jensen).

The music of executive producer Sir Elton John along with Bernie Taupin, as well as the score of James Newton Howard and Chris Bacon complements the strong vocal cast that also include Michael Caine, Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Dolly Parton, Jason Statham, Maggie Smith, Patrick Stewart, Stephen Merchant, Matt Lucas, Julie Walters, and Richard Wilson. Toronto's Starz visuals are colorful and vibrant.

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