Gnomeo & Juliet on DVD & Blu-ray May 24th {Review and Giveaway}

Disney’s Gnomeo & Juliet was my twins’ first movie seen at the theater. At 2.5 years old, we thought it would be a good choice when trying to choose a movie that would keep a couple of toddlers’ attentions. And, we were so right – they enjoyed every minute and only got a little restless in the last 10 minutes of the film. I’d say that’s pretty great! So, for being the first movie that we seen all together in a theater, Gnomeo and Juliet will always hold a special place in our hearts.

How excited would you think my kids were when a copy of Gnomeo & Juliet on DVD & Blu-ray arrived at our door a couple weeks ago, for review? You can probably guess they were so thrilled, the twins saying, “I seen it thee-ter!! I love it, Mom!”. So, once again we settled down as a family to watch it again {and again, and again, and again since the day it arrived}. You can get your copy when it hits stores on May 24th, 2011.

Gnomeo & Juliet is Kelly Asbury’s version of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Yet don’t think that this story {which typically entails poison and death}, is at all inappropriate for kids. In the story, two gnome families {the ‘reds’ and the ‘blues’} are neighbors, and constantly feud. Then one gnome from each side falls in love, and it is a tragic love story since they are at odds with spending time with one another when their families are always bickering and trying to ruin the others’ garden. There are so many moments to laugh, cry and be amazed that garden gnomes could be so adorable and lively! And, it features music throughout from Elton John, so you know people of all ages will appreciate that! So, do the not-so neighborly gnomes all ever live happily ever after, in the end!? Well, it is Disney after all, and it is a story about love conquering hate – so I bet you can guess the outcome. Yet, it is a funny and clever take on the story, one that is finally kid-appropriate.  A fabulous addition to your Disney library, and great for the whole family!

Synopsis: The greatest love story ever told, starring…garden gnomes? In the upcoming “Gnomeo & Juliet,” Shakespeare’s revered tale gets a comical, off-the-wall makeover. Directed by Kelly Asbury (“Shrek 2”) and showcasing both classic and original songs by Elton John, the film features the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt as Gnomeo and Juliet, who have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and thrilling lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

The DVD/Blu-ray set offers exclusives bonus features including:

DVD & Movie Download:

• Elton Builds a Garden
• Frog Talk with Ashley Jensen
• “Crocodile Rock” Music Video, featuring Elton John and Nelly Furtado

Blu-ray:

• DVD Bonus plus:
• 2 Alternate Endings with Filmmaker Introductions
• Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Filmmaker Introductions
• The Fawn of Darkness, featuring Ozzy Osbourne

You can purchase Gnomeo & Juliet on DVD & Blu-ray for $39.99 {the 2-Disc Combo Set} and it’s $49.99 for the 3-Disc Combo Set. Check stores and online, on May 24th, 2011.

And, you can win here! Disney is giving away Gnomeo & Juliet on DVD & Blu-ray, to one of my fabulous readers!

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