Gnomeo and Juliet

This was a really cute movie that didn't really need the association with the original. I just found myself comparing it to the original story and how it did or did not live up the the original plot line. The ending is totally different, Gnomeo even says "I think this ending is better" which I don't know how I feel about that. I know that in Bill's story I had trouble buying that their love was so strong that they were willing to (and did) kill themselves, I'm not sure that this ending was any better or any more believable, but a different take nonetheless, and I'm sure the kiddies will appreciate the happy ending.

The music was done by Elton John, and I really like how it was woven into the story, even just the backing music was sometimes a John song and I didn't recognize it right away, so that was cool. The voice overs were well done, who ever was in charge of casting did a top notch job. A special shout out to Michael Caine as the dad and James McAvoy as Gnomeo, I'm a big fan of both. Also keep an ear out for Jim Cummings as the flamingo, I looked him up and he has quite the impressive resume, he is the voice of Pooh! (and many, many other characters) 

The Shakespeare references were plentiful and clever, and the beginning scene was also well done. The gnomey cuteness doesn't really get tired, but there have been better animated movies released in the last few years. I do appreciate that Shakespeare is being brought to a wider audience though, even if pretty much only the names are the same.