Do you remember the great animated movies that came out of the year of 2010? I already miss seeing them on the big screen. Why am I bringing this up? Because this week’s cinematic viewing is a very dull start for the animated genre for this year. Allow me to first interpret what I believe was the conversation for the idea of this film. The producers needed an idea for a new animated movie. They thought long and hard on this idea and they came up with this: what if we do something like “Toy Story” and combined it with one the most timeless love stories of all time. So what did they get out this? They got “Gnomeo and Juliet”; and this is the review.
Story: The plot of this movie obviously follows Shakespeare’s classic tale...very loosely mind you. This is a very light hearted rendition of the story and very much family friendly. So if you are expecting the same classic tale, keep in mind that you are going into a movie with the main concept is lawn gnomes.
Character/Acting: Looking at it on paper, you would never expect any of these voices to take part in project like this. Actors such as James Mcavoy, Emily Blunt, Micheal Caine and Maggie Smith to name just a few, feature their voices in this film. There are no characters that stand out in “Gnomes” besides William Shakespeare himself (voice by Patrick Stewart). I was pretty content with the voice work, not greatly impressed, but not disappointed either.
Directing: I have nothing to say about directing because nothing about the directing even remotely stood out. If director Kelly Asbury was aiming for a movie of one liners and music from Elton John, then a job well done.
Everything Else: Now I might be a crazy person, but having Elton John not only as the composer, but the executive producer seems to me like a poor choice on the filmmakers’ part. Going to a movie and hearing some of Elton’s greatest hits repeatedly just does not sound like a good time at the movies. If you are hoping for clever humor in your movie, then this is not the movie for you. However, if you love one liners, then by all means, go see this film because it is full of them. I should point out that this movie was featured in 3D, and that is all I am going to say on the subject.
Overall: Despite all of the issues I have with this movie, I will say that it is harmless. It is not excruciating to sit through, but do not expect to get anything out of the movie. Need I remind you that this movie deals with the subject matter of lawn gnomes? Well it could be worse…it could be Justin Beiber in 3D. 2 ½ out of 5 hats.
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