AN EPIC TALE ON A TINY SCALE.
Two families of gnomes who live in adjacent gardens are mortal enemies, but then one of the blue-hats falls in love with a red-hat. The concept for this movie may seem like someone’s drunken idea, but it was nevertheless a major hit that likely appealed to fans of Shrek and Toy Story who aren’t above accepting a lesser substitute. The movie uses old (and one new) Elton John songs in clever ways and is a lively ride with an impressive cast. But the level of ambition isn’t high; there are only so many dangers you can expose garden gnomes to, apparently.
2011-U.S. Animated. 84 min. Color. Directed by Kelly Asbury. Song: “Hello Hello” (Elton John, Bernie Taupin). Voices of James McAvoy (Gnomeo), Emily Blunt (Juliet), Ashley Jensen (Nanette), Michael Caine, Matt Lucas, Jim Cummings… Maggie Smith, Jason Statham, Ozzy Osbourne, Patrick Stewart, Julie Walters, Hulk Hogan, Dolly Parton, Stephen Merchant.
Trivia: Ewan McGregor and Kate Winslet were allegedly considered for the leads. Followed by Sherlock Gnomes (2018).