Actually, the story is pretty true to the original - two warring Neighbours, Capulet and Montague live in Verona Road. One is a dedicated Red, the other Blue and this is mirrored in their house paint, garden layout and Gnome selection. So, everyone knows the plot - star crosses lovers etc so basically this is all going to boil down to the cast and animation.
Animation first, its good - Very good. The 3d is pretty impressive throughout and as I mentioned with Tangled, its going to be very hard nowadays to pass off a poor animated movie.
Plus its very funny - pretty much from the outset. The comedy comes from Lucas and Jensen as well as the Flamingo, who was the only unrecognisable name for me (although after a bit of research he has voiced more cartoons than you would actually believe and is the voice of many a famous animated creation including Tigger & Pooh, Dick Dastardly, Taz & even Shredder from T.N.M.T!!)
And that leads me onto the rest of the cast list.
Firstly, Elton & David Produce and Executive Produce this movie with what I assume is Elton's production company behind it. Its riddled with Elton tracks and even a gnome version of the rocket man himself pops up for a quick "Your song" rendition.
Ready, Here goes.............James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Maggie Smith, Michael Cane, Jason Statham, Matt Lucas, Ashley Jensen, Ozzy Osbourne, Stephen Merchant, Patrick Stewart, Julie Walters, Richard Wilson and Hulk Hogan!!! all I can say is that's a lot of salaries to cover so I hope this goes well!!!
Its a stellar movie, and its actually only 75 minutes long so just as you have worked out who everyone is, its over!! which is not a bad thing - because its so quick it does not feel drawn out and you would expect that with that many names they would have strung it out for maximum effect. In reality, it takes a classic story, adds in a few comedy characters including a Ninja Juliet!! and makes adults and kids of all ages smile!!
Sometimes its nice to be in and out of a cinema in less than 90 minutes - plenty of the night left, kiddies happy and home in time for NCIS!!
Half Term is coming, its this and/or Yogi Bear so splash out this holiday and take them to see both!!
See this if.........................................Kids are driving you mad!!!
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