Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)

Hughes finds the film unexpectedly successful despite its crackpot premise. He praises its madcap invention and eccentricity, along with its recognisable voice cast.

Turan finds the film playful, inventive, and endearing, with a gently amusing and sweet tone. He singles out its imaginative garden-gnome premise and affectionate Shakespearean reworking as sources of old-fashioned fun.

Chang finds the film an enjoyable, goofy diversion that succeeds despite its modest ambitions. He praises its sparkling vocal performances and balance of humor and emotion.

Walber finds the film charming overall, though its pop-culture jokes sometimes fall flat. He praises its vivid red-and-blue animation and affectionate, humorous handling of Shakespeare.

Bradshaw finds it a cheerful, likable children’s film with a big heart, though its comedy is only mildly funny. He singles out its warm-hearted appeal as stronger than its jokes.

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Robinson finds the film a charming-enough but lazy, self-satisfied retelling that leans too heavily on pop-culture gags. She praises the detailed animation and the pottery gnomes’ visual and audio design.

Aldridge finds the film bright, breezy and cute. He praises its star-studded voice cast and use of Elton John’s songs.

The review finds the film familiar and overly reliant on irony, though it ultimately sees a tender, whimsical mix with resonant themes. It praises the lovers’ greenhouse scene and performances, while criticizing the tacked-on adult references.

The review dismisses the film as a weak, derivative adaptation. It faults the story for borrowing from stronger Shakespeare adaptations rather than offering much of its own.

The critic finds the film short on inspiration despite its promising premise and voice cast. They single out a few inspired sequences but complain that the humor and Elton John songs feel recycled or awkwardly inserted.

Harrison finds the film an enjoyable, eccentric surprise, though it may appeal more to cynical older viewers than its target audience. He praises the purposeful Shakespeare jokes and the fragile characters’ sense of jeopardy.

Reynolds finds it a charming, fun reworking, though it falls short as a definitive adaptation of Shakespeare. He praises the Elton John soundtrack and singles out the cleverly choreographed orchid chase.

The critic finds the film charming, eccentric fun that becomes a guilty pleasure despite stronger animated offerings. They praise its richly detailed visuals and playful British character.

The critic finds the film charming and fun but ultimately limited by a weak, unintelligent script. The animation is impressive, though the film lacks the broader appeal of Pixar or Shrek.

The critic finds the film charming but ultimately ordinary, saying it fails to live up to its quirky premise. The review praises the cast’s eclectic performances, especially Ashley Jensen, Patrick Stewart and Richard Wilson.