Shrek The Third (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: Witty, great graphics, silky voices, memorable characters
Disadvantages: Not the most original possibly

...can tell from the title, Shrek the Third is the third in the highly popular and successful Shrek franchise. It is due to open in the UK on 28 June, but opened here in Belgium last week. Six of us went to see it at the cinema on a wet Saturday afternoon, 2 adults, an 18-year old and three children (8,6 and 3). I shall just give a very brief taster of the film so as not to spoil it for those who will see it, and say what we thought was good and less ... Read review

Advantages: High quality animation.
Disadvantages: A dearth of story, directorial verve and originality.

...you can say about the Shrek films is that the animation goes from strength to strength. Full credit to Dreamworks' animation studio; their attention to detail is superb. As usual, the characters look splendid; they have a good sense of weight and underlying musculature, each has his or her own consistent mode of movement, they all have liquid, realistic eyes and millions of tiny details like individual pores, moles and hundreds of independently moving ... Read review

Advantages: Fll of comedy. fantastic 'performances'
Disadvantages: Not long enough!

...am a massive fan of Shrek and when I heard they were making a third film, I could not believe it! It was a very long wait, and when the time finally came, I jumped at the first chance I could to see it...! ***** Shrek was released in 2002, introducing the nation to the big, green not-so-scary ogre. Along with his 'friend' Donkey, Shre has to journey to rescue a beautiful princess, Fiona from a dragon and return him to Lord Farquad in order to ... Read review

Advantages: Great for all the family and loads of fun
Disadvantages: Erm, not for grumpy people?

BACKGROUND I'm not the world's biggest Shrek fan, although I have seen both of the previous instalments in the Dreamworks franchise. The first sticks in my mind for the at times hilarious interplay between Shrek and Donkey, but the second I confess I have virtually no memory of. When Mrs Nobby invited me along to a special preview showing organised by her company on June 26th, I went along (a) to please Mrs Nobby (b) because it was free and ... Read review

Advantages: Great story, characters
Disadvantages: None

...and I have to agree, Shrek the Third was definitely my favourite film of all three, hilarious from start to end and a great film for all the family. Don't get me wrong, I like the other two as well. Shrek is just a great cartoon that I think works really well because both kids and adults can find the jokes funny and appreciate the humour. They seem to have the same formula as the Simpsons, which appeals to all ages as well very cleverly. I think ... Read review

Advantages: Really Funny
Disadvantages: Not long enough(again)

Shrek the third I am reviewing the newly released movie Shrek the third – he third edition of the fantastic Shrek. Shrek 1 Shrek is a big green ogre who lived in a swamp, alone and loved it, until one day his swamp was invaded by all the fairytale creatures who had no where else to go. Lord Farquay sent them away from their homes and they ended up at the swamp, when Shrek heard this he & his new friend donkey went out to find this Lord Farquay, ... Read review

Advantages: Still funny, good charcaters
Disadvantages: Not as good as the first Shrek

Shrek 3 is apparently better than the previous two Shrek movies. I disagree and would say the first movie was better and that the characters have lost a bit of novelty however I would still say that this is an excellent family film. The film follows on from the previous Shrek and starts with Shrek searching for a boy called Arthur because the King of Far Far Away has died and as Shrek is next in line but does not want to be King he tries to find ... Read review

Advantages: Funny. Create Characters. Great Voices
Disadvantages: None

...films with the first two Shrek films are close to the top of my favourites list. The 3rd file (Shrek The Third) keeps up the tradition being a truely funny film, suitable for all ages with superb animation a good plot and as usual a great voice cast and soundtrack. The film starts with the death of the frog king of Far Far Away (Skrek's Father in Law) leaving Shrek (Mike Myers) as the natural successor to the throne, a frightening ... Read review

Advantages: more hilarious action from the green one
Disadvantages: none

...the quest to find Arthur Shrek is told some life changing news by Fiona, (voiced by Cameron Diaz). Then with Shrek away, Prince Charming, (voiced by Rupert Everett), stirring up hatred amongst the evil section of the fairy tale characters this leads to some very exiting action in the kingdom of Far Far away. With some new characters being introduced into the film, such as Merlin the mad magician, (voiced by Eric Idle), Snow white, (voiced by Amy ... Read review

Advantages: Puss in Boots steals the show, some flashes of good humor
Disadvantages: Short film length, mediocre for most parts of the film, poor ending

...mind. The only way for Shrek to find his way out of this quagmire is to get Fiona's cousin, Artie, the next heir in line, to take over the crown. Fiona is also expecting, to add to the mix. The villain comes now in the form of Prince Charming who tries to take over the kingdom in Shrek's absence. It is up to Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots to set things right. ---------------- The Review ---------------- Firstly, my main grouse. The movie is ... Read review

Advantages: Funny, good characters, great animation
Disadvantages: Not as good as the first two films

...are. It's got that great shrek comedy throughout the film that's great for the whole family. *The Plot* Shrek and Fiona are staying at the palace in Far Far Away to help out with Royal duties while the king is ill. But the king dies and Shrek is the first in line for the thrown. Not wanting to be king, Shrek goes searhing for the only other person in line for the thrown, Artie, to try and persuade him to become king. But Artie is a high school ... Read review

Advantages: Good graphics, good for small children
Disadvantages: Poor plot, very bad comedy, becomin tiresome and expected

...unpleasantly surprised. The first two Shrek films were massive blockbusters and raved about by anyone who saw them. Unfortunately, this film does not compare. ‘Rotten Tomatoes’ rates it only 41% and IMDB gives it 6.6 out of 10. I feel that these poor ratings are correct. It has a very poor story, the comedy is getting old and unlike the previous two, most of it is made for very small children and those without a sense of humour; there is no content ... Read review