Sorry about not posting a review last week. Nothing came out that really captured my fancy so nothing got reviewed. Next week I should have couple since 4 movies are coming out that I want to see. Anyway, the review...
The original Shrek was a delightful, little romp through a fairy-tale world, filled with delightful little jabs at all things Disney. The sequel is a hilarious send-up of all things Hollywood. From Lord of the Rings to Blazing Saddles, and references to just about every other movie in between, the folks at DreamWorks pulled out all the stops for the return of the angry Scottish ogre. I couldn’t help but laugh throughout the entire movie. References and in-jokes abound in this gloriously hilarious film. The first one had some funny moments, true; but this outing delivers in spades. For people who love movies, this one has a joke for all of you.
The film is by no means perfect though. I thought over-all plot was a bit weak, relying too much on the villainous Fairy God-Mother for story advancement. Also, her character seemed forced and exaggerated, making me like her even less (Lord Farquaad was better). And I think the director utilized musical enhancement too much. The soundtrack is great, but the God-Mother’s spoof of “Be Our Guest” and “Merlin’s Song” from The Sword in the Stone was a little much. Aside from those little qualms the movie is better than the original ten-fold.
Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy once again do great voice-work with Shrek, Fiona and Donkey. Nothing they do though really stands out though. Also Julie Andrews, as Queen Lillian, and John Cleese, as King Harold, do a tremendous job. However, the star of this movie comes in the form of a small, orange tabby with an attitude. Antonio Banderas’s Puss in Boots is a classic side-kick. The Latin flair and suave of Mr. Banderas combined with the mannerisms of a cat is a perfect match, that steals the show. With Donkey, the two create a massively funny combo, great enough to challenge Timon and Pumba.
The film is full of action and heart, furthering our hero’s lives capably, as well as providing a truly entertaining film for the audience. I laughed with all of them, and at the end of the movie I came out completely satisfied with what I saw. Sequels are difficult to do successfully, but DreamWorks has a definite winner on its hands.
4 out of 5 Stars
Overall- If this is what the Shrek franchise is capable of, I can’t wait for 2006. If you didn’t like the first one, give this one a shot. At least you can see a cat play Indiana Jones and Pinocchio in a thong.
4 out of 5 Stars
Overall- If this is what the Shrek franchise is capable of, I can’t wait for 2006. If you didn’t like the first one, give this one a shot. At least you can see a cat play Indiana Jones and Pinochio in a thong.
The original Shrek was a delightful, little romp through a fairy-tale world, filled with delightful little jabs at all things Disney. The sequel is a hilarious send-up of all things Hollywood. From Lord of the Rings to Blazing Saddles, and references to just about every other movie in between, the folks at DreamWorks pulled out all the stops for the return of the angry Scottish ogre. I couldn’t help but laugh throughout the entire movie. References and in-jokes abound in this gloriously hilarious film. The first one had some funny moments, true; but this outing delivers in spades. For people who love movies, this one has a joke for all of you.
The film is by no means perfect though. I thought over-all plot was a bit weak, relying too much on the villainous Fairy God-Mother for story advancement. Also, her character seemed forced and exaggerated, making me like her even less (Lord Farquaad was better). And I think the director utilized musical enhancement too much. The soundtrack is great, but the God-Mother’s spoof of “Be Our Guest” and “Merlin’s Song” from The Sword in the Stone was a little much. Aside from those little qualms the movie is better than the original ten-fold.
Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy once again do great voice-work with Shrek, Fiona and Donkey. Nothing they do though really stands out though. Also Julie Andrews, as Queen Lillian, and John Cleese, as King Harold, do a tremendous job. However, the star of this movie comes in the form of a small, orange tabby with an attitude. Antonio Banderas’s Puss in Boots is a classic side-kick. The Latin flair and suave of Mr. Banderas combined with the mannerisms of a cat is a perfect match, that steals the show. With Donkey, the two create a massively funny combo, great enough to challenge Timon and Pumba.
The film is full of action and heart, furthering our hero’s lives capably, as well as providing a truly entertaining film for the audience. I laughed with all of them, and at the end of the movie I came out completely satisfied with what I saw. Sequels are difficult to do successfully, but DreamWorks has a definite winner on its hands.
4 out of 5 Stars
Overall- If this is what the Shrek franchise is capable of, I can’t wait for 2006. If you didn’t like the first one, give this one a shot. At least you can see a cat play Indiana Jones and Pinocchio in a thong.
4 out of 5 Stars
Overall- If this is what the Shrek franchise is capable of, I can’t wait for 2006. If you didn’t like the first one, give this one a shot. At least you can see a cat play Indiana Jones and Pinochio in a thong.
