Shrek the Third [Blu-ray]

Well, this is not a bad movie, not a great movie, so I always found those reviews hardest to write. It is basically the same movie we've seen before, but this time without the originality. The only major difference now is that it is in 3D, which I've come to enjoy after Beowulf. It's the same old story, the ogre Shrek, is now filling in as king in Far, Far Away, since his father-in-law is dying. So, with Fiona pregnant for the first time, he goes off to find the only remaining heir to the throne except him, Arthur (a.k.a Artie), so he can move back to the swamp with his wife and leave the throne to Artie. Of course, he enlists the aid of Donkey (played by Eddie Murphy, as usual) and Pus, played by Banderas. Eddie Murphy is simply hilarious in this trilogy, being perfect in his role as the stupid, nagging but goodhearted donkey.

Apart from that there's not really much to say about it, it contains a lot of references to fairytales, European culture, myth and "modern popular culture". Quite amusing at times, but I wonder who this film really is marketed towards. Is it children or is it adults? The children won't get the jokes, and I suspect they would find this movie quite boring. But all in all, if you have enjoyed the other two, you'll enjoy this one as well, only not so much as before.

3,5 stars.

This movie was worth buying and I hope they come out with another Shrek movie

the jolly green giant and his crew were fun to watch. no deep or dire thoughts for a change. fairy tales are good.

It's as if the movie was done by weird, immature teenagers. Honestly. The jokes are either cruel and just not funny. The plot is lame, dumb, and flat. The story happens in just, hmm, three places. The new characters feel flat, the original characters now feel flat also. Well, I can honestly say that neither parents nor children (at least those with a slightly sophisticated sense of humor) will be entertained by this.

Unwilling to assume control of the land of Far Far Away in accordance with the wishes of the deceased Frog King (John Cleese), Shrek (Mike Myers) enlists the aid of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) to bring back the long lost Arthur (Justin Timberlake) to rule in his place. However, even as he attempts to evade one type of responsibility, he learns that he is about to face another: becoming a father. And then there is the threat of Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), who has assembled an army of storybook villains.

There's plenty going on in this third installment of the popular series that is just as much fun for adults as it is for children. The animation and voice talent are top notch, and the screenplay does a good job of keeping the large cast of supporting characters in play.