Shrek 2 (Animated) > Reviews > Shrek 2, another chance to cry with laughter

Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it?	Loved it
Story	Outstanding
Characters / Performances	Outstanding
Special Effects	Good
How does it compare to similar films?	Outstanding

Advantages:	More side splitting fun from the great green one
Disadvantages:	none

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Producers: Aron Warner, David Lipman, and John H.Williams.
Directors: Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon and Andrew Adamson.
Writers: William Steig.
Story: Andrew Adamson, Joe Stillman, J. David Stem and David N.Weiss.
Music: Harry Gregson-Williams.
Editors: Micheal Andrews and Sim Evan-Jones
Voices: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio
Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett and Jennifer Saunders, Conrad
Vernon, Christopher Knight, Larry king (/Jonathon Ross) Aron Walker and
Kelly Asbury.

Released in 2004, this films starts with a narration by Rupert Everett as his character, prince charming gallops to the rescue of princess Fiona, (voiced again by Cameron Diaz), from the dragon guarded castle, only to be disappointed on arrival.
Meanwhile, after Shrek, the lovable green ogre, (again voiced by Mike Myers) and Fiona's wedding sequence they, and Donkey, (voiced by Eddie Murphy) are invited to the kingdom of far far away by Fiona's father, king Harold, (voiced by John Cleese).
When the trio arrive at the Kingdom there are a few surprised faces as the realisation of who the princess has married hits home, even the doves are shocked.
The scenes around the dinner table are hilarious as Shrek and King Harold exchange insults and things fly around the room, along with the pork. Poor Queen Lillian, (voiced by Julia Andrews) is simply happy to have all the family around for dinner. Donkey's expressions are so funny they will having you crying with laughter.
With The Fairy Godmother, (voiced by Jennifer Saunders), who is more like the god father, feels betrayed as she realises that Fiona has not married the right person.
The comedy continues as The Fairy Godmother and Harold hatch a plan to force Fiona to marry her 'proper' prince charming.
With the introduction of the failed assassin 'Puss in Boots', (voiced by Antonio Banderas), the tale truly takes a turn for the better.
The fairy tale characters are again used to perfection in this sequel, Pinocchio and the three little pigs, (all voiced by Cody Cameron), The big bad wolf, (voiced by Aron Warner),and the gingerbread man (voiced Conrad Vernon).
When Shrek 'borrows' a potion from the fairy godmother's 'factory' of potions the movie takes another twist as we see a new Shrek.
With potions being taken and arrests being made the ending of this fantastic movie continues to be as entertaining as the beginning.
With the fairy tales being merged with present day shops and award ceremonies you will miss some of the simply named shops as they are passed by.
The ending has a bit of a twist regarding King Harold but again, it manages to use the fairy tale creature scenario.
A great film for all the family and the kids will enjoy recognising the fairy tale characters as the movie plays.