Shrek The Third (DVD)

2007 has lazily been dubbed the year of the threequel. Many studios placed all their eggs in the basket of films that they believed would guarantee good return because the first two did. Having seen 'Pirates 3' and been deeply unimpressed, and also not being to enamoured with 'The Bourne Ultimatum' I was not really looking forward to 'Shrek the Third' after all the average-to-poor reviews it got. However, being a fan of the first two films I thought I would give it a try on DVD - is it really an embarrassment to one of modern cinemas best loved children's film series? Shrek, Donkey, Puss, Fiona et al. are back in their third adventure together. The King ...  Read the complete review

What do you do when you turn the fairy tale on its head and make the potential villain the unlikely hero. And then what do you do when you've matched that success with the tale of Happily Ever After. There doesn't seem any place to go after that really. But just as promised, Dreamworks have delivered Shrek 3 just in time for the kids school holidays. Lovable ogre Shrek is back, with all his usual backside itches, and groans about everything and everyone around him. After all, all he wants to do is live happily ever after in his swamp, with his wife Princess Fiona, just the two of them. Meanwhile Donkey and the Dragon have gone on to have their own little ...  Read the complete review

Shrek 3, after the first two I was really looking forward to this one as I am a huge fan of Shrek and I was disappointed when it was not up to the usual standard that we came to expect after the first two. I just hope that they do not try to bring out a fourth and fifth if they have not got the material they need to make it like the first Shrek. When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what Shrek faces. So along with Donkey and Puss in Boots, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile ...  Read the complete review

Shrek The Third, released 29th June (UK) from Pixar. Animation / Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy The Plot....In Short (who wants to give the game away eh?? lol) When Fiona's father and King of Far Far Away passes away, 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 and lead a 'normal' life. Meanwhile, Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairy-tales plotting a coup to become the new king. Cast - voices, Mike Myers ...  Read the complete review

One of the films that I have been looking forward to all summer, and it lived up to all my expectations. The story continues on from the second film, catching up with the married Shrek and Princess Fiona. When The frog king (Fiona's father) dies it is Shrek and Fiona who are to take control of the kingdom, unless Shrek can find Arthur. Meanwhile, a defeated Prince Charming is confirming his sorry existence by performing on stage every night and being mocked by the locals. He plans to seek his revenge and take his place as king of Far, Far Away. The film is full of action and emotions, and of course plenty of comedy moments for both ...  Read the complete review