Gnomeo and Juliet
Directed by Kelly Asbury, this film is a creative
adaptation of the play Romeo and Juliet. In this animated film, the Red
Gnomes and the Blue Gnomes hate each other viciously. However Gnomeo (James
Mcavory) a blue gnome, and Juliet (Emily Blunt) a red gnome, meet unexpectedly
and fall in love. They plan to keep their love a secret, but it is discovered
by Gnomeo’s friend Benny (Matt Lucas) who runs off to tell the blues in alarm,
but has his hat broken off by Juliet’s cousin Tybalt (Jason Statham). Gnomeo
and Tybalt have a feud together, and Tybalt ends up smashed and Gnomeo goes
missing. Mr. Capulet (Richard Wilson) determined not to lose his daughter like
he lost his wife, glues her to her pedestal in the garden. Meanwhile to avenge
Gnomeo, the Blues plan an attack on the Reds. Will Gnomeo and Juliet get back
to each other and be able to end the family feud, or will they die in the
attempt?
Thoughts- This was a creative
way to retell the story of Romeo and Juliet and I found it much more
entertaining then actual story of that play. The characters are well formed and
this film made me laugh at a lot of parts. However I was very upset about how
much skin was shown on some of the gnomes. I didn’t think it was that necessary
to focus in on the form of Juliet’s butt when her frog nurse put the sock on
her. And I didn’t like that they just had to use a bra for Benny to climb up on
to reach the computer. There were also other parts of the film where privet
part elements were shown. I know they’re not human, they’re only gnomes, but I
didn’t feel those elements were necessary. If they hadn’t put these elements in
the film I would let my siblings see it. However I recommend this only to
mature children. But if you happen to not worry about those elements in a film
it is a great, child, friendly movie.
