Some of you may recall the months-long gnome meme that ran on the Slice of SciFi Voice Mail show.
If you don’t, dig through the archives and enjoy the hilarity.
Looking back, it’s too bad this next film didn’t come along during the meme’s heyday. The new film is called “Gnomeo and Juliet” and it’s the familiar love story that most of us read in high school only with gnomes.
Yes, we said gnomes.
Here’s the official synopsis.
The greatest love story ever told, starring…garden gnomes? In “Gnomeo & Juliet,” Shakespeare’s revered tale gets a comical, off-the-wall makeover. Directed by Kelly Asbury (co-director of “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 a happy ending?
You can check out the trailer HERE.
I do have to wonder if the new version will deviate from the original play’s ending. That ending seems a bit dark for an animated family feature….
And, no, we aren’t looking to revive the meme. So, you can save your calls to the voice mail line about it….
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