Director: Chris Miller and Raman HuiWriter: Jeffrey Price, Peter Seaman and Jon Zack [based on the book Shrek by William Steig]Composer: Harry Gregson-WilliamsFeaturing the voices of: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Justin Timberlake, Julie Andrews, John Cleese and Rupert Everett
Old King Harold of Far, Far Away is dying, and as husband to Princess Fiona, Shrek stands to become the new king. There's one problem: The green ogre doesn't want the crown. The solution: Find Artie, who, as Fiona's cousin, is the only other possible heir to the throne. As Shrek, Donkey and Puss In Boots head off on the whirlwind adventure to find Artie, all is not what it seems. Prince Charming, who is still grieving the lose of his mother, plots a bitter revenge by assaulting the city of Far, Far Away with an army of fairytale villains. In the meantime, Shrek finds the fabled Artie, but he's anything but kingly material. Calling for desperate measures, Shrek kidnaps Artie, so he can come back to Far, Far Away and claim his namesake, but the question remains: Will there be anything left to come back to?
Best scene: The baby shower thrown by the other fairytale princesses. Think "Desperate Housewives" meets "Weeds." It's fantastic! This is a hint at the greatness that this film teetered on, but never fell into.
Favorite Performance: Amy Sedaris as Cinderella is scene-stealing in her small role. Each line was delivered with perfect comic timing - a wonderful, mature take on a dizzy princess.
Overall: With too many "morals" and not enough substance, sadly the film, while very entertaining, is nothing more than a money-making sequel. Even the jokes lack originality, which is a shame coming from a franchise famous for original takes on well-used themes.
Old King Harold of Far, Far Away is dying, and as husband to Princess Fiona, Shrek stands to become the new king. There's one problem: The green ogre doesn't want the crown. The solution: Find Artie, who, as Fiona's cousin, is the only other possible heir to the throne. As Shrek, Donkey and Puss In Boots head off on the whirlwind adventure to find Artie, all is not what it seems. Prince Charming, who is still grieving the lose of his mother, plots a bitter revenge by assaulting the city of Far, Far Away with an army of fairytale villains. In the meantime, Shrek finds the fabled Artie, but he's anything but kingly material. Calling for desperate measures, Shrek kidnaps Artie, so he can come back to Far, Far Away and claim his namesake, but the question remains: Will there be anything left to come back to?
Best scene: The baby shower thrown by the other fairytale princesses. Think "Desperate Housewives" meets "Weeds." It's fantastic! This is a hint at the greatness that this film teetered on, but never fell into.
Favorite Performance: Amy Sedaris as Cinderella is scene-stealing in her small role. Each line was delivered with perfect comic timing - a wonderful, mature take on a dizzy princess.
Overall: With too many "morals" and not enough substance, sadly the film, while very entertaining, is nothing more than a money-making sequel. Even the jokes lack originality, which is a shame coming from a franchise famous for original takes on well-used themes.
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