But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It’s a tchotchke with a pointy hat shattering Shakespeare. Your children will probably love it. But my advice? Three words: Just say gnome. It doesn’t get any more surreal than “Gnomeo and Juliet.” Imagine a G-rated 3-D cartoon mash-up of Shakespearean tragedy and Elton John musical with anthropomorphic garden figurines.
| On screen |
| ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’ |
| 2 out of 5 Stars |
| Vocal stars: Emily Blunt, James McAvoy, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith |
| Director: Kelly Asbury |
| Rated: G |
| Running Time: 84 minutes |
Apparently, somebody did imagine it. They include Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, producer and soundtrack composer Sir Elton, and director Kelly Asbury (“Shrek 2”).
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