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 ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

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. ...  Read the complete review

Sequels are notoriously difficult beasties, a bit like ogres really. Often vehicles to make yet more cash for studios by simply churning out the same initial formula, most are destined to disappoint. I caught the original movie mid-Atlantic whilst en-route to Florida so the chance to see this version on the big screen on it's UK release was a real draw, together with the top quality of the original global phenomenon of Shrek. And so it was that I bundled the family off to see Shrek2 on preview weekend in the UK way back when. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Director: Andrew Adamson Cert: U Run time: 92 ...  Read the complete review

After absolutely loving Shrek I was quite eager to see Shrek 2 and had extremely high hopes for the film. Now usually when this occurs the film turns out to be absolutely rubbish or if it isn't a total train-crash of a film then it at least de-rails at some point. Shrek 2 however didn't do this at all. Ok I'll admit that it wasn't as good as the first film but to be honest this is rarely the case with any film usually because quite simply the uniqueness the first film had just doesn't wash in the second. Shrek 2 however can quite easily stand up on its own two feet and is a very enjoyable watch. Shrek 2 was released in 2004 with a U certificate and tells ...  Read the complete review