SHREK-TACULAR (Shrek 2 (DVD))

Member Name: jacklover

Product:	Shrek 2 (DVD)
Date:	02/03/05 (815 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great storyline, Great characters, Great animation

Disadvantages: Not much!

First of all, HELLO everyone! This is my first review in a long while so I hope you enjoy it...

Shrek 2 was the long awaited sequel of 2004 and as far as sequels go this really lived up to its expectations! Here is my review that I have written after seeing it at the cinema and on DVD many, many times!

BRIEF SUMMARY

Shrek 2 is the follow up movie from the original Shrek which came out in 2001. The huge hit which introduced us to big, friendly but very ugly ogre's has been matched and even improved by the making of the sequel, Shrek 2. The cast is very well known, the animation is amazing, the humour is never ending and the storyline is superb - What more could you ask for!?

Shrek is an animated fairytale, it's based around a green ogre, Shrek. In Shrek 1 the green ogre rescued the princess from her tower, where she was put as a child. The movie ended happily with the couple getting married. (Highly recommend you see Shrek 1 before Shrek 2) Shrek 2 continues exactly from where they left off...

THE CAST

The cast is very well known, MIKE MYERS plays Shrek whilst EDDIE MURPHEY is the hilarious donkey and CAMERON DIAZ plays the gorgeous princess Fiona. This sequel also stars JULIE ANDREWS as the queen of far, far away (Princess Fiona's mother) and JOHN CLEESE as the king - Fiona's Father. Puss in Boots is ANTONIO BANDERAS and the fairy godmother is JENNIFER SAUNDERS whilst her son, Prince Charming is RUPERT EVERETT. The director is Andrew Adamson and the movie is certified as a 'U'. The movie lasts for approx. one and a half hours.

As always, Mike Myers is superb. Shrek is funny, entertaining and amusing. Princess Fiona is also brilliantly played by Miss Diaz, she is also very comical as well as sweet and pleasant to watch. The Fairy Godmother who only stars in this movie (Shrek 2) is fantastic. She really keeps you entertained, Jennifer Saunders has done really well. The king and queen are satisfactory and quite amusing at certain times but the star of the movie has to be donkey. Once again Eddie Murphey has done really well bringing out the true character in donkey! The voice is superb and as for the humour - it's never ending! And will have you laughing whatever your age!

STORYLINE / PLOT

I don't want to spoil the story for anyone who hasn't seen this yet but I will explain the basic story:

-Princess Fiona and Shrek are happily married
-They are invited to Fiona's parents so they can give Shrek their blessing (The king and queen of Far,Far away)
-Fiona's father is mortified at the sight of the ogre, Shrek
-The fairy godmother threatens the king to ruin his daughters marriage as they had an agreement that Fiona would fall in love with Prince Charming (Fairy Godmothers son)
-The king tries his best to sabotage Fiona's love for Shrek
-Meanwhile Shrek is on an adventure with Puss in boots and donkey where they attempt to find a 'happily ever after' potion that will help Fiona love Shrek even more by turning Shrek into a human.
-Fiona believes Prince Charming is the human version of Shrek and as you can imagine falls for him
-Shrek has till midnight to get back to Fiona and tell her the truth - That he is her husband!
-Does he make it?! Whoever kisses Fiona by midnight, Fiona will fall in love with and live happily ever after.

I hope that was brief enough for you all! I have a reputation for giving away too much when it comes to movies! You will have to find the ending out yourself if you are yet to see Shrek 2!

SOUNDTRACK

I must say - the music in this movie is absolute superb. The finale of the movie is topped off with the backround music of, 'I need a hero' and there are many other well known tracks throughout the film. The Shrek 2 soundtrack is available to buy and I definitely will be going to get it when I have a spare moment! It features the following songs:

DISC 1

1. Counting Crows - Accidentally in love
2. Frou Frou - Holding out for a hero
3. Butterfly Boucher feat. David Bowie - Changes
4. Dashboard Confessional - As lovers go
5. Lipps inc - Funkytown
6. Rich Price - I'm on my way
7. Eels - I need some help
8. Pete Yorn - Ever fallen in love
9. Tom Waits - Little drop of poison
10. Joseph Arthur - You're so true
11. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - People ain't no good
12. Jennifer Saunders - Fairy godmother song
13. Eddie Murphy & Antonio Banderas - Livin la vida loca
14. Jennifer Saunders - Holding out for A hero

DISC 2
1. Joseph Arthur - You're So True (Remix)
2. Accidentally In Love animated featurette
3. Exclusive Shrek 2 Trailer - Happily Ever After

CONCLUSION

The film is wonderful, the comedy is super and the animation is top knotch. You have to go see this film! It is suitable for all ages, young to old. Everyone is guranteed to enjoy it. There will never be a moment of boredom or feelings of despair. The film is definitely entertaining! The characters are brilliant and all I can say is I hope there's going to be a third one!

Hope this may have been some help to you, thanks for reading!

Emma x

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