Delightful and Clever!
The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told and retold. This could have been a stale rehash, were it not for very clever writing, good acting (voices) and the fact that it is visually stunning and detailed. The Elton John music and score doesn't hurt, either.
This is definitely a movie that kids will enjoy but so will the adults. There are some genuine laughs that come from Shakespearean references and sight gags that the little ones won't even get. There really is something for everyone.
The songs from the Elton John classics library are fun, but what impressed me was the orchestrated score taken from same. At first you don't even notice it, then you find yourself humming the score--wait, I recognize that!
I opted not to see it in 3D--I didn't think it would make much difference in this movie. It would be hard to get small children to wear the glasses throughout the movie, too. Definitely take the kids to see this one...or go without the kids. It will be just as much fun!