Shrek 2 Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
In summer 2004, they're back for more....
Once upon another time...
Not so far, far away...
The film picks up right where the first movie ended... Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find a letter from Fiona's parents inviting the newlyweds over for dinner. The only problem is that they have no idea that their daughter is now an ogre.
| John Cleese | King |
| Antonio Banderas | Puss In Boots |
| Eddie Murphy | Donkey |
| Cameron Diaz | Princess Fiona |
| Mike Myers | Shrek |
| Julie Andrews | Queen |
| Rupert Everett | Prince Charming |
| Jennifer Saunders | Fairy Godmother |
| Aron Warner | Wolf |
| Cody Cameron | Pinocchio/Three Pigs |
| Christopher Knights | Blind Mouse |
| David P. Smith | Herald/Man with Box |
| Mark Moseley | Mirror/Dresser |
| Andrew Adamson |
| Kelly Asbury |
| Conrad Vernon |
7.50 out of 10 (91390 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Great Film!
posted on 24 Aug 2009I am 57 years old and I loved Shrek2. The kids with me enjoyed it also, but adults will get much more from the movie due to the many references to others films, such as From Here to Eternity, Lord of the Rings, Fabulous Baker Boys, Flashdance, just to name a very few. My friend and I laughed so much we were crying. It was a delightful film and I encourage parents to see it with their children. You will not be disappointed. Puss in the Boots was the best, but then I am a cat lover. I did not see the original film, but I just don't see how it could be better than the sequel. The critics who did not like this film must have no sense of humor whatsoever.
Funny sequel
posted on 20 Aug 2009Shrek 2/2004/***Main Stars:Mike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazRupert Everett This movie is a must-see movie! The first movie is a star better than this one in my opinion. This is definitely the Shrek type of movie though- adventure, comedy and romance. Shrek (Mike Myers) and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) are on another adventure and this time Princess Fiona's (Cameron Diaz's) real knight (Rupert Everett) comes to save her from the tower but of course she's gone. Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona visit the land Far, Far Away to see Fiona's parents. The parents don't know about her marrying Shrek so they're very surprised. I'm not going to tell you other things so don't get worried but I will tell you that there is also a fairy godmother and this magic potion in this movie. You will figure out why both her and the potion relate to this movie. It was a good movie, rent it! Movie directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury.
I've Seen Worse Movies, I think ...
posted on 18 Aug 2009A typical sequel. Less talented and less inspired writers try to figure out how to get some mileage out of what others created. The pressure to meet the deadline was obvious. Attempts at humor just fall with a thud. You can hear the writer's meeting: "Um, yeah, that's funny." Just hearing the script from the first Shrek sends me into convulsions. I can repeat a good chunk of it from memory, because it's wry, chewy, stick to your ribs humor. ("Parfait gotta be the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet.") Virtually nothing about "Shrek 2" is worth remembering. It's predictable, it's preachy, it's decidedly lame. Nearly all the jokes were stolen from other movies, or are very obvious swipes at modern life.I think it's better than "Teenagers from Outer Space" but not as good as "Muscle Beach Party." That makes it two stars out of ten.
excellent sequel for those who don't like sequels
posted on 18 Aug 2009My family and I attended this last night, kind of as a last-minute affair.
I am glad we all went, since I would have to say there's something for just about everyone in Shrek 2.[Possible Spoilers]The first thing that grabbed me, I think, is the improvement in CGI animation in this film. Having a houseful of kids, I've viewed the first movie several times. Small details jump out at you-- the crowds look almost real, not contrived. There's a scene where Shrek and party are taking shelter during a rainstorm; watch the water as it runs off the edge of the roof-- I had to do a double-take and remind myself that this film came from computer workstations, not from cinematography! Another scene that comes to mind is when Shrek overhears a conversation among the king, queen, and Fiona; the detail in the window glass is remarkable. A definite cut above the original. And that's but two of the smaller examples out of many.There's the whole gamut of one-liners and innuendo from Donkey and other fairy tale sidekicks. And some blatant visual gags from some diverse and unrelated films (Lord of the Rings, Alien) that I wouldn't have expected.
Not to mention that Far Far Away looks an awful lot like parts of Beverly Hills, especially Rodeo Dr. (or Destin Commons, if you live in the FL Panhandle). You will want to see this film more than once (I know I do) just to see what you might have missed the first time around (and we didn't stay for the end credits and the scene in there either!).The added voice talents of John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, and others are just great, very well cast. The animated characters even take on some characteristics of their real-life vocal counterparts-- I could easily see some of John Cleese in the king's face and mannerisms. Puss n' Boots (Banderas) adds a needed bit of expansion to the main characters, and it is difficult to tell if we're going to see him as Zorro or a feline from one moment to the next! The story isn't complicated, but at least follows the thread from where the last film ended. That will make it easy for kids (and those of us who still sometimes think like kids) to get hooked right back into the story. The one-liners come fast and furious and both my teenage sons, my Mrs., and I had some great laughs out loud, something I don't often do in a crowded theater. What a great way to start off the summer film season-- (and Harry Potter just around the corner!)
Great and witty, fun for the whole family
posted on 14 Aug 2009** Yupp, here be spoilers alright **Well, last we checked Shrek (Myers) got his princess Fiona (Diaz) and in this sequel they're back! Off to a honeymoon trip, and then they're invited to Fiona's parents. Shrek is hesitant, but Fiona makes sure they go. The parents, King (Cleese) and Queen (Andrews) don't quite expect two ogres to turn up however, and the family reunion is awkward, to put it mildly. And it won't get better when Fiona's Fairy Godmother (Saunders) secretly wants to pair up her own son Charming (Everett) with Fiona, so that her son becomes king (eventually). And there are some clandestine deal between the Fairy Godmother and the King, which actually leads the King to hire a hit-man, or hitcat (Puss in Boots (Banderas)) at least, to take Shrek out. Not the best way to create family happiness. Shrek and Fiona, mostly Shrek in this movies point of view, must fight to keep their love alive.This is a great movie that anybody, young or old, might enjoy. For the young, a great animated adventure with a lot of familiar characters from fairy tales and stories. For the older audience, there is a great humor and an awful lot of terrific funny references to other movies, series and such. Actually, this is one of the best spoof/parody movies I ever seen. The story is good, but not great. It seems like a lot of the story is written just to cram as much references as possible into it. As it is masterfully done, I can see no fault in that however, but the story itself is not what one remembers from the movie. However, I suspect it is good enough for the younger audience to be happy and not lose interest. The cast and characters are great. Myers reprise his role as Shrek brilliantly, Diaz is great as Fiona once again, Murphy is awesome as Donkey. Cleese, Saunders, Everett and Andrews are good additions, but especially Banderas (perfectly casted) is great as the wonderful character Puss in Boots.Well, was there more to say? Good humor, greats spoofs, brilliant characters and cast. Ah, throw in good animation as well and you have a totally great funny movie. Go see!9/10
Transcending the Genre
posted on 14 Aug 2009In many ways, Shrek 2 is to fairy tales, what Kill Bill:Vol.2 is to the Kung Fu genre. Although these are very different movies, both spoof all previous movies of their type and are loaded with insider allusions (just look at the length of the IMDb trivia sections for each!). Both use latest technology to create a hyper-real quality which goes beyond their forerunners to create a feel that the viewer is seeing something that has not been seen before. But each also stays true to their genres' formula conventions of character and plot that, though seemingly worn out, we still love. As a result these movies are satisfying, meeting some deep rooted needs but in novel and refreshing ways.2004 may signal a trend in this kind of treatment of well treaded genres, with Westerns and Film Noir as two other potential future candidates.
So much fun! (SOME SPOILERS!!)
posted on 10 Aug 2009Normally, when I go to the movies I tend to pay attention to the technical details, story and dialog structure. Then I'll critique it... I've been told I'm one of the worst people to watch movies with, never really wanting to give myself over to pure escapism. Having survived 4 years of film school, I've emerged a woman who cannot give herself over to fantasy; films are academic now. I'm an active movie goer. I'm a cynic. A critic. A film weenie. Shrek 2 made me believe again! From the opening frames, I was laughing my ASS off and fell into the world of Far Far Away. I loved all the random pop culture references like the 2 "Farbucks" Coffee houses across the street from each other, the Stonehenge poster and the blatant LOTR spoofs! The cast was amazing... Jennifer Saunders was refreshing as the overbearing, dieting Fairy Godmother and John Cleese made a wonderfully neurotic King Harold and of course Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. The complex and stunning animation is accented by an eclectic soundtrack. There is a great scene where you can see animated dust filtering through shafts of light. Look for an appearance from Tom Waits! Nice touch! Although the story was fairly predictable, the premise fits perfectly as all of us know the fairy tales on which Shrek is based and references. A beautiful story, great for the old and young alike, a true post-modern fairytale.
You won't have a dull moment.! You don't need to watch Shrek 1 before.
posted on 04 Aug 2009I was not a big fan of Shrek 1 honestly. I liked 1 but I was not crazy about it like I am about Lion King or Beauty and the Beast.But Shrek 2 is amazing! I would recommend any family to go and watch it together and have a wonderful time. You don't even need to know about the first one.In this one, Shrek and his wife Fiona are invited to her parents' kingdom in Far Far Away to get blessings from her father, the king.Thw whole kingdom was at awe when they saw these two Ogres. But the main problem starts when Fiona's Fairy Godmother blackmails the king to marry Fiona with her son - Prince Charming.A very interesting character of a cat was created for this movie with the voice of Antonio Banderas. Go in groups people and have a great time. You won't have a dull moment.
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!
posted on 23 Jul 2009My wife and I were aghast as we watched Shrek 2, purporting to be a family-friendly movie with a PG rating, as it employed very crude sexual humor to tickle the funny-bones of the adults in the audience. Imagine trying to explain to a 5 year old about cross-dressing, transvestites, "licking one's self," and the other myriad of sexual innuendo in the film.It's like the film was trying to target the same crowd who snickered and guffawed at There's Something About Mary, American Pie, Scary Movie and its ilk, while throwing in some pretty animation to get a PG rating as a way to maximize ticket sales across the entire age demographic.Parents, please watch this movie before showing it to your kids. There are many jokes with questionable taste. Inevitably, much of the sexual suggestion, though not immediately comprehensible by the kids, will sooner or later merit a careful explanation.As for the film itself, I thought it was rather contrived. The jokes were forced into the story to draw allusions to other films and fairytale stereotypes. Frankly, NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS. There is almost no plot, no adventure, no character maturation or development. If Shrek 2 is their best work, Dreamworks would do well to study Pixar's story-telling skills.
awesome
posted on 21 Jul 2009I've read a lot of reviews and stuff saying that Shrek 2 is not as good as the original. Personally, I think it's better. As the previews/trailers say, "Once upon a time wasn't enough." There are a few old faces (Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Ginger-bread man, and a few more) and lots of new ones (Fiona's parents, Puss in Boots, Ugly Stepsister, etc.). There aren't as many references to other stories as there were in Shrek 1, but there are still enough to be very funny. The previews/trailers ruin a lot of the suspense and give away some of the plot, but there are still unexpected twists. In short, let me just say that this is one of the most awesome movies of all time (second only to Pirates of the Caribbean).Happy Watching!
The Moose Hole - Review of Shrek 2
posted on 19 Jul 2009Over in France, the controversial, and increasingly robust, Michael Moore is premiering his latest crap-trap, Fahrenheit 9/11, and judging by the mainly mixed reviews the documentary has received it seems President George W. Bush won't lost much sleep once this film premieres in the United States. But there is another film that is causing quite a few headaches for another high profile individual, namely Michael Eisner. That film is the highly anticipated, and rigorously promoted, sequel to Academy Award winning animated flick, Shrek. When the original fairy tale parody launched into theaters in 2001, numerous long-standing and highly devoted Disney followers rejected the film outright for its bashing of the company's fairy-tale feature film characters as well as its theme parks and company's CEO/Chairman but times have changed, so has the status of the company itself. Now Disney followers are lining up and penning out for the Dreamworks' animated feature to catch the latest inside Disney jabs. Why? How about you ask the 43% of Disney company stockholders who withheld their vote for Michael Eisner. Should Shrek 2 be proven a box office bonanza like the last one, or more so this time, then it would only add more fuel to the fire that Eisner is standing under now.The story picks up where the last film left off with the hideous ogre discovering the goodness within himself and finding true love at last. You would think they would happily ever after with that whole ordeal of the fire breathing dragon and pompous prince behind them, right? Not so fast! Shrek and Fiona barely cross the threshold when a messenger arrives to announce that the happy couple has been invited to the kingdom of Far, Far Away to attend a celebration hosted by Fiona's parents, the king and queen. Shrek is reluctant to go believing that once her parents see both of them in their less then flattering forms, they will refuse to give them their blessing but Fiona forces him to go and when they arrive . What do you know?! Shrek was right! In fact, the king is so upset that he hires a sleazy hit-man, Puss In Boots, to eliminate the caring ogre. And he isn't the only one after Shrek . so is the Fairy Godmother who's son was suppose to marry Fiona before the green one himself got there first. Now Shrek is willing to do anything, even if it means no longer being his old grungy, rude ogre self again, in order to make Fiona happy and live happily ever after. The story for Shrek 2 may seem a tad on the predictable side but the filmmakers throw in the right amount of catchy song-and-dance numbers and fairy-tale wisecracks to more then make up for the innovative story line. It runs at just the right pace and never tends to lag more then a few moments that you'll want more of the film once it ends.With the three main voice stars from the original film receiving $10 million paychecks to reprise their roles in the sequel, the film has obviously proven to have a star-studded group of voice-actors but with brand new ones joining in, can the sequel still maintain the edge that it did in the original? One major complaint from the first film was aimed at Mike Myers, who voiced the lovable green ogre, Shrek. It wasn't Myers' fault exactly or the character, it was just that the work that Myers did in the film wasn't all that funny compared to either Eddie Murphy or other parts of the film. No one need fear of a repeat in this film as Myers is given a vastly expanded script role in this go-around and delivers numerous comical moments in the film. But the biggest laughs once again come from Eddie Murphy as the likeable, if not often annoying, Donkey. Murphy's voice-over performance is one of the bigger highlights of the film and he is able to improve on the character slightly to make him funnier then he was in the original film, which hard for any voice-over performer to do. Vast praise is to be given to the other big highlight of the film, Antonio Banderas, who voices Puss In Boots. What could have been a one trick pony, Banderas' voice-over, as well as the humorous situations the character is placed in (`We found catnip' . `That's not mine!'), turn Puss In Boots into another delightful and memorable animated character with quick-witted personality that every child in the audience will enjoy seeing on screen. And Jennifer Saunders is fiendishly villainous as the Fairy Godmother, one you would think would be on the side of justice and right . But then again, this is Shrek's world we're talking about here! The best sequence comes near the end of the film with her singing `Holding Out for a Hero' and the comical events that unfold thereafter with all of it timed perfectly.Overall, Shrek 2 is quite possibly one of the biggest surprises of the summer, if not the year, and is a sight for sore eyes for those vastly disappointed by both Van Helsing and Troy at this point of the summer season. The plot of the film is the most notable problem as it tended to be quite predictable especially as the film went on but, as it was previously stated, the filmmakers present the whole story in such a wonderful and humorous way that it doesn't seem to matter all that much by the end. Another small problem is the beginning of the film which starts off kind of slow and isn't as funny as the rest of the film but once things get going (around the scene where Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey travel to Far, Far Away) the feature begins to pick up pretty quickly there after. Though this isn't a huge recommendation for the film, as one can just as easily go to the music store and listen to it at home, the soundtrack which features several catchy songs, some of which are new versions of old favorites, is a big plus as much as the original film's was. Shrek 2 is one of the rare gems of the movie world . a highly touted sequel that actually lives up to the hype that it receives and surpasses even the enormously high expectations set by the original. Another rare feat this film achieves is being enjoyable family feature appropriate for the whole family, an accomplishment that is so rarely achieved outside of the realm of Disney/Pixar fare. There are some suggestive jokes within the film but most will probably fly right over the heads of young children, so it isn't anything to worry about on the part of the parents. Though it isn't perfect, Shrek 2 is sure to remain one of the most pleasant family films of the year and for that reason alone it should be one of the must-see films of the season.My Rating: **** ½ out of 5 (Grade: A-)
Not as good, really, really.......
posted on 17 Jul 2009*************POSSIBLE SPOILERS**************************Ok, I'll admit that perhaps I shouldn't have watched Shrek the night before and yet I don't think it really swayed my feeling. This one just wasn't as funny or entertaining. I found myself wondering when it was going to be funny in a few places where it was obviously dragging. Maybe I was expecting to much. Now for the possible spoiler part. The Fairy Godmother is annoying!!!! About halfway through the movie, without any prompting from me, because I don't talk during a movie, my 8 year old son made the comment, "Does anyone have a tranquilizer gun?" This was after a particularly annoying scene with the Fairy Godmother. I knew she was annoying me but for an 8 year old to put it into words, well I felt it was a confirmation of how I was seeing this Character. I gave the movie 6 out of 10 and feel that was being generous.
Is this what animation has come to
posted on 07 Jul 2009I find the entire premise of this movie DISGUSTING. It's basically about CLASS and social differences, somehow (*somehow*, God knows how!) transplanted into an animated world. It's a very ADULT premise, and the movie makers have somehow taken advantage of the animated medium to get their story in, and it's horrible. There's supposedly hilaaaarious gags about parodying various fairy tales throughout the movie, only they're NOT, and anyway, didn't we do that very thoroughly in the first one? Also, there's suggestions of INCEST, or whatever you want to call it - why does the fairy godmother have her tits popping out through the whole movie, especially when talking to her son? Just like is SAID at the end - "That's his MOTHER?!!" Yeah, I wouldn't have thought it either....When I was a kid, cartoons were about cats and mice, superheroes who flew faster than bullets or swung around the city on webs or whatever - THIS is some very weird modern version of My Fair Lady, twisted and perverted beyond all belief, and, sickeningly, with awesome *visuals*, just to make the kids go and see it. If they want to show off how many computers they have, and how many photo realistic, raytraced, realistically lit frames they can render, why not just hand us the "Dreamworks showreel"? It's disgusting to see this pitched as a kids movie, it's nothing of the sort. I feel sorry for those who are children today, if I was growing up now, I'd throw up and probably hit someone after watching this movie.Avoid.
Jon Monsarrat review: funny, original, even better
posted on 28 May 2009It's easy for a sequel to repeat the first movie in a formulaic way. Austin Powers 2, another Mike Meyers film, certainly did. But Shrek 2 is even better than the first film. Unlike the original, Shrek 2 has a strong plot. Although it's a kid's film, Shrek 2 has a healthy dose of material for older folks so it works 100% as a film for adults.The computer graphics are beyond spectacular. I work in the field and I can tell you, when it comes to loose fabric clothing and hair, it's photorealistic now whereas just 10 years ago it would have been nearly impossible to do at all. Amazing.But similar to Toy Story, the effects do not overpower the plot. There's a real story and it's touching and contains a few twists. A few criticisms. The ending was too syrupy. The music didn't work for me... rock tunes not matching the mood and uninteresting "musical" melodies. And, like the original film, I did not find the donkey to be annoying but lovable. Just annoying. Neither the donkey nor the new hairy companion do much of anything in the film.Who should see this film:-- All kids-- People who like comedies, this one's even more accessible for adults than Toy Story.I'll give Shrek a well-deserved 8 out of 10.
Very funny parody
posted on 16 May 2009Shrek 2 is a very funny movie.It's the sequel to Shrek. The whole thing is a bunch of parodies of classic fairy tales, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Blind Mice and The Three Little Pigs. It also includes many pop-culture references, but not too many of them.However, even with it's jokes, it doesn't live up to the original. (in my opinion)(Sorry for the short review. I have many others to write.) 7/10Good: Funny, witty and sweet parody with good storylineBad: I am a bit biased, because I am comparing it to the original. Also, HBO shows it too much.
Needs More Kitty! Otherwise great!
posted on 08 May 2009Possible Spoiler if you haven't paid any attention to the ad campaign at all::"Shrek 2" is great fun. My only criticism is the woeful underuse of the new Puss in Boots character. Considering the hilarious buildup and intro the character is provided, he has little to do and little to do with the plot. I suspect Puss was the victim of the filmmaker's need to shorted the movie for kiddie attention spans as it is pretty obvious that his turnaround from foe to friend is severely truncated. One moment he's the unstoppable assassin out to off Shrek and Donkey, the next he's Shrek's bosom pal with no more than an "I have mish-jujjed joo." I just know that there's a lot of Puss left on the cutting room floor (stop sniggering). Hopefully we'll get an extended cut with more PIB for the DVD release and not just a bunch of random, out of context deleted scenes tacked on as extras.
Expectation runs high – but delivers one notch above
posted on 06 May 2009Ver 1.0 had the three-some (Shrek, Fiona & Donkey) who stamped their existence. In the Part Deux, they ensure we love them even more, taking adequate support from the latest entrants.New entrants:: I was expecting a lot from Puss-in-boots but never mind. The King & Queen are lovable. Prince Charming grabs your attention. And it is the Fairy Godmother who outshines everyone.The usual guest appearances were just about right (as in the ver 1.0 – namely Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Gingerbread Man, Bear, Blind mice, Magic mirror, Three pigs) The icing on the cake are the awesome one-liners and perfect timing. The interplay across various characters is well balanced.Needless to say, Shrek "the next" will run high on expectations scale.
Disappointing
posted on 02 May 2009The original Shrek was just that - original. While I didn't rave about it the way that many others have I admired the producers for doing something different and taking a risk. Shrek 2 was, by comparison, flat and unadventurous.The basic story of the film has Shrek and Fiona returning to Far Faraway to meet Fiona's parents who are upset that their daughter has married an ogre rather than the planned Prince Charming. The King, under the influence of a scheming fairy godmother, tries various schemes to separate the two ogres and for a while seems successful, but at the last minute...There were some good allusions to other movies and "real life Hollywood" but these did not outweigh the predictability of the story line or the unexpected flatness of the music choices (with the exception of the fairy godmother's "I need a hero" in the climactic set piece).Overall a disappointing 6 out of 10
Brilliant!
posted on 30 Apr 2009Very few sequels are as good as the original, but "Shrek 2" is one of them. It's a great movie right from the beginning, where we see Prince Charming enter Dragon's castle, and is very disappointed to find the Wolf* instead of Princess Fiona. It's "another whirlwind adventure" from there, as Shrek and Fiona's love is tested to the limit by the scheming Fairy Godmother and her narcissistic son (Prince Charming). Also, Donkey is faced with unexpected competition in the "best friend/annoying talking animal" category from Puss-in-Boots. Of course, they all (eventually) live happily ever after.*This Wolf apparently does double duty, combining certain traits from "Little Red Riding Hood" (cross-dressing) and "The Three Little Pigs" (super-powerful lungs). Very cool...
Very funny, but might not be for the kids!
posted on 26 Aug 2009I enjoyed the humor in Shrek 2 as much as in the first one (though the plot was not as captivating), but reflecting on the movie, I was a little shocked to think that it is marketed as a children's movie, considering the large amount of rather adult content.I am not referring to the well-done Bugs-Bunny style adult humor and pop-culture references, which likely go completely over the head of a small child. I refer instead to the few instances of rather overt sexual and homosexual content, as well as mild profanity. Some examples of this include a transvestite character, male characters commenting on the sexual attractiveness of other male characters, a male character wearing women's underwear (as a matter of preference), sexual harassment, and addressing Donkey profanely where the context makes it clear the vulgarity, rather than the animal name, is meant.Just something to consider before taking the kids.