I've been waiting for Shrek 2 for weeks and weeks now and I finally saw it on Saturday night! Unfortunately for me Dad bought it home on 'pirate' DVD last Monday and as my partner had already bought me tickets for the cinema showing - I was BANNED from watching the dvd! It was v.hard but I managed to wait!
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 the green ogre, Shrek. In Shrek 1 he 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 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 superbly played by Miss Diaz, she is too 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!
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's The fairy godmother threatens the king to ruin his daughters marriage as they had an agreement they 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 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.
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 (From June 7th) and I definitely will be going to get it asap. 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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