Shrek the Third
2007. Animated. Directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui. Featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett, Justin Timberlake, Julie Andrews, John Cleese, and Eric Idle.
"Help, I've been kidnapped by a monster trying to relate to me."
My two year old has now been to the "big, dark theatre" as we call it. Both my children have become fond of the first two Shrek movies on DVD. We had planned on my wife taking Brady, our 4-year old, to Shrek but decided at the last minute that all four of us would go. I was fully prepared to be playing in the lobby or making a short trip to the library as Spencer has a strong unwillingness to sit still when he doesn't want to. But we decided it was worth a shot. He was ready to head back out to the lobby as soon as we walked to our seats. The five minutes prior to showtime was a continuous battle with him just to stay put, but once the theatre darkened and the previews rolled, Spencer was hooked. He watched with full attention almost the whole way through. There were a couple moments where he snuggled up with one of us with his back to the screen, but they were brief.
Shrek the Third is an uninspired sequel to a couple very good films. It is not unenjoyable, though it drags quite a bit in spots, but it is very mediocre as a whole. The returning voice cast is enjoyable (Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas do make a very fine match) and the ending is strong. I found myself laughing in several parts; Gingy sees his life flashing before him, Pinocchio walks around answers in a way that would make politicians proud as he desperately tries to keep his nose from growing, and Shrek has a nightmare bursting with children. I had heard about the Princess Squad and did enjoy this moment, but it was far briefer than I expected. Shrek the Third is a weak sequel but not a bad time at the movies. My enjoyment came mostly from how much my kids were enjoying it. Oh, and Spencer says it is "funny" and he likes "the bad trees."
My grade: B-
"Help, I've been kidnapped by a monster trying to relate to me."
My two year old has now been to the "big, dark theatre" as we call it. Both my children have become fond of the first two Shrek movies on DVD. We had planned on my wife taking Brady, our 4-year old, to Shrek but decided at the last minute that all four of us would go. I was fully prepared to be playing in the lobby or making a short trip to the library as Spencer has a strong unwillingness to sit still when he doesn't want to. But we decided it was worth a shot. He was ready to head back out to the lobby as soon as we walked to our seats. The five minutes prior to showtime was a continuous battle with him just to stay put, but once the theatre darkened and the previews rolled, Spencer was hooked. He watched with full attention almost the whole way through. There were a couple moments where he snuggled up with one of us with his back to the screen, but they were brief.
Shrek the Third is an uninspired sequel to a couple very good films. It is not unenjoyable, though it drags quite a bit in spots, but it is very mediocre as a whole. The returning voice cast is enjoyable (Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas do make a very fine match) and the ending is strong. I found myself laughing in several parts; Gingy sees his life flashing before him, Pinocchio walks around answers in a way that would make politicians proud as he desperately tries to keep his nose from growing, and Shrek has a nightmare bursting with children. I had heard about the Princess Squad and did enjoy this moment, but it was far briefer than I expected. Shrek the Third is a weak sequel but not a bad time at the movies. My enjoyment came mostly from how much my kids were enjoying it. Oh, and Spencer says it is "funny" and he likes "the bad trees."
My grade: B-
posted by Keith Allison at 12:27 AM
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