Shrek 2 (DVD)

Following the success of Shrek, released in 2001, DreamWorks commissioned the release of Shrek 2 in 2004. It saw the return of some much-loved characters from Shrek, as well as the inclusion of some new characters as well. A Little History - Shrek The 2001 film Shrek, saw a new type of hero - a CGI ogre named Shrek, with a Scottish accent. Protective over his swamp, Shrek is forced to undertake a quest to save a princess from a castle guarded by a dragon. Aided by Donkey (a fast talking and REALLY annoying donkey), Shrek finds the princess and falls in love. The Plot - Shrek 2 Shrek 2 sees a married Shrek and Fiona travelling ...

I’m a ruddy great big kid! Haven’t laughed and had so much fun for ages. What was I doing? Why, watching Shrek 2 of course! For the uninitiated Shrek is an ogre, a creation of Dreamworks Studios and, unsurprisingly, Shrek 2 is the second outing of the loveable ogre. Yes, it’s a sequel, you know, those things that have so much to live up to and yet rarely deliver. Well, this one is different. It delivers and delivers and delivers, time after time, quick wit, punchy humour and oh, just a hint of a mickey take. We’re in cartoon land here. Forget though the flat animations of Tom & Jerry and come into the world that is 3D and full of life. A land ...

Normally I consider sequel-itus to be a very painful condition to endure. A studio decides to use a successful formula to emulate a past success; normally resulting in a disappointing rehash of the original that only serves to tarnish its memory. Just think 'The Matrix' and you'll know what I'm talking about. Thankfully 'Shrek 2' saves us that discomfort and provides a ride that is just as fast, fresh and funny; providing a surprising number of adult-only jokes that sail over the heads of its supposed target audience. What they do get is a vibrant story that contains a quick enough succession of visual gags and quirky characters to keep them giggling. ...