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'Gnomeo & Juliet' (Two-Disc Blu-ray / DVD Combo)
(James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, et al / 2-Disc Blu ray+DVD / PG / 2011 / Disney)

Overview: Perfect for the whole family, this fresh and funny makeover of one of the world's most timeless story features music from Sir Elton John, and the voice talents of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and sir Michael Caine. Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingoes and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness?!

Blu ray/DVD Verdict: For sho-sho, 'Gnomeo and Juliet' is a cute movie and your young kids should love it! Like that popular story about toys that come to life when no one's looking, 'Gnomeo and Juliet' follows the same concept albeit with garden gnomes. Two rival next-door neighbor gnome factions, Red gnomes versus Blue gnomes, battle for most beautiful garden while the homeowners are out of sight.

The best part of the movie is the cameos. You hear certain voices that "sound like" really famous people, or should I say really famous "voices". You say to yourself, "That really isn't Hulk Hogan, is it?" Or, "Great impression of Dolly Parton." Or, "Hey, Shakespeare sounds like Patrick Stewart." Or, "They're trying to make that one sound like Ozzy!" Only to watch the end credits role and see that they actually got those folks to contribute those bits to the movie.

But the cameos really are the best part of the movie. Don't expect the depth that's common in most of today's PG rated animated features. The movie is as G-rated as it gets, and G ratings are hard to come by these days. I think that the only way to get a G rating today is to keep the content at a 3rd grade or lower level, and 'Gnomeo and Juliet' does exactly that.

As for the 3D element that was promote for its cinematic big screen reveal, well back then it was non-existant - and here, if there is a version of it to be released, well, I would have to say stay clear, sorry. Nothing was ever really 3D element-wise in the movie, so it was nothing short of a money grab, sadly.

Anyway, talking of 'grab,' grab this on DVD for your children when it comes out and cuddle up with them for a viewing. This one really was created the kids. [SNY] This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

DVD:
• Elton Builds A Garden
• Frog Talk with Ashley Jensen
• Crocodile Rock music video

2-Disc and 3-Disc BD Combo Packs (includes all DVD bonus, plus):
• 2 alternate endings with filmmaker introductions
• Deleted and alternate scenes with filmmaker introductions, includes:
o 1 alternate opening
o 1 alternate scene
o 6 deleted scenes
• The Fawn Of Darkness

Bonus Clip - Alternate Ending Dance Routine






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