3 THUMBS UP

Right off the bat, Third had massive shoes to fill. The second Shrek, by far the series' sharpest installment, also happens to be one of the funniest animated comedies I've ever seen. It's also the third-highest grossing film of all time . In comparison, this new sequel cannot measure up to its immediate predecessor. Third more closely resembles the original Shrek, hinging its fate on a rescue mission (of sorts) that's designed to bring the titular, bitter homebody a little bit closer to his beloved swamp

Subversive humor, long the calling card of the Shrek films, is present here but in shorter supply. A dream sequence involving a wave of baby ogres invading Shrek's cottage gets its biggest laugh when the scene shifts abruptly to a textbook nightmare that shows Shrek giving a commencement speech at his college graduation wearing a cap but missing his gown. The Shrek team assumes their audience has matured since the ogre's 2001 debut, so it doesn't hesitate to toss off jokes about Hooters, baby making, and parenting perils, knowing full well these gags will reach maximum impact at an altitude higher than the average adolescent head.

Third is a short comedy (running barely 90 minutes), and the funniest bits are in the trailers: Shrek and Fiona bumbling through their royal duties in the requisite opening montage; Donkey and Puss switching bodies after new character Merlin (Eric Idle) casts an inappropriate spell. When the sharp sarcasm wanes, Shrek smashes objects or falls back on a flatulence joke. Ninety minutes of this is more than enough.

It goes without saying that the cutting-edge animation impresses. In this installment, our main ogre looks more human -- Shrek actually resembles the late Carroll O’Connor in this outing -- and the human characters behave more like ogres. Unfortunately, Prince Charming is a minor foil compared to his mom, the Fairy Godmother (voiced with devilish wit by Jennifer Saunders in part two), and the conflict sustaining Third withers rather quickly.

Thankfully, there is the family issue, and Shrek the Third concludes with a choreographed home-from-the-nursery routine that’s frantic, caring and -- again -- constructed with parents in mind. Some might think this is a natural end for Shrek and Fiona, but parents know their fun is just beginning.

THIS IS A MUST BUY

OVERALL
8.5/10

3rd Times the Charm...but so was the 2nd...and..the 1st

Very simple. If you liked the 1st and you liked the 2nd prepare to like the 3rd. When Fiona's father and King of Far Far Away passes away, the clumsy Shrek becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d'état to become the new king. Stars Mike Myers,Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz,ect,ect,ect.......

Shrek 3 Good For The Whole Family

My kids now range from 10-16 in age and they all loved Shrek 1 & Shrek 2. We had heard Shrek 3 was a let down but I could not see Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake or any other star in this movie letting Shrek 3 fail.


Without giving everything away; Shrek3 is mainly about Prince Charming's attempt at gaining his kingdom back while Shrek struggles with the thought of being the future king of Far Far Away and becoming a daddy...in the future...


Shrek 3 did not disappoint. It was just as funny as the first two, the story flowed well and the graphics keep getting more lifelike. Even my better half who really does not like kiddy movies, laughed out loud many times during the film. My 16 year old loved the Led Zeppelin and Heart music *redone by Fergie* moments.

These films have a perfect mix of safe, clean, positive message, funny kid humor, mixed with things adults can find entertaining as well.

It will definitely be a keeper in this house.

Shrek the Third (2007, DVD)

Shrek The Third is rated PG and running time is 1 hour 32 minutes. Shrek finds out he is going to be a father and becomes a little distracted. When Shrek's father in law falls ill, he asks Shrek to take his place as King of Far Far Away. Shrek does not want to be King so he sets out to find the rightful heir to the throne with lots ot laughs and adventure along the way. New characters include Merlin, Snow White, Cinderella, Arthur and a bunch more. Special Features include Shrek's Guide to Parenthood,, Merlin's Magic Crystal Ball, Learn to Donkey Dance and several more. Lots of fun!!!

Lovely movie!

I decided to buy Shrek the Third b/c I already own the previous two movies and all were very enjoyable to watch. I am glad to complete the set with the third movie! Micheal Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and even Justin Timberlake made this one of my all time favorite animated movies!