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Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
This fractured, very showbizzy deconstruction of fairy tales is in many ways the Godfather: Part II of animations -- it tops its successful predecessor. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Sacramento Bee (Joe Baltake)
Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
'Perfecto ejemplo del cine del nuevo milenio, así como uno de los logros más importantes en la historia del celuloide. Es, simple y sencillamente, genial e inolvidable.' ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)
Shrek 2 is that rare sequel that surpasses the original in every way. It's the first film of the year that I loved from beginning to end. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)
Jesusfreakhideout.com - Movie Review
The first Shrek film debuted in 2001 as a sleeper hit in the cinemas. It went on to win the first ever Best Animated Feature Oscar. Mixing a little more mature humor into a mostly family-friendly format, Shrek began redefining animated films. The ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Jesusfreakhideout.com - Movie Review
The Dallas Morning News
But Shrek 2's deft balancing act is its real charm. On one level, the movie is silly, slick pop art. But the packaging helps guide some valuable lessons without overt moralizing. Love who you want to love, go beyond superficial appearances, ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Dallas Morning News
Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
At its best, this "Shrek" sequel draws up a brilliant new blueprint for all-ages animation, blending fairy-tale whimsy with edgy social satire. Too bad it ends with worn-out homilies far less imaginative than the story as a whole. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Christian Science Monitor (David Sterritt)
eFilmCritic (Scott Weinberg)
It might seem like a quaint and obvious admission nowadays, but I just loved "Shrek". I found it a perfect marriage between CGI splendor and irreverent Fairy Tale Satire with generous side dishes of flawless voice work, toe-tappin' tunes...plus a few ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at eFilmCritic (Scott Weinberg)
Washington Post (Michael O'Sullivan)
Sure, the animation work is great, but it's the actors and their subtle, complex vocal performances that make us care about these fairy-tale characters. Shrek 2 is all about fantasy, but its characters are rousingly, affectingly real -- not to mention ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Washington Post (Michael O'Sullivan)
USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Just as funny, sweet and engaging as the first film starring the big galoot. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Daily-Reviews.com (Scott Weinberg)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Standing alone, though, this movie is a comic treasure that can be viewed and appreciated by anyone. In that light, it's a perfect package for the summer. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Shrek 2 picks up where the last one left off in the first one we saw Shrek battle fire breathing dragon and a evil King. This time they are married and they just come back from their honeymoon when Shrek 2 they get a invite to visit Fiona’s parents who ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Studios have realized that a movie can be made for both children and adults alike. Not since I was a kid have I enjoyed cartoons but with the releases of movies like Toy Story and Monsters Inc. (plus the adavncement of technology), cartoons have taken ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
"Pray for Mercy from....Puss in boots" Holy crap, this movie is funny. I know, I know, a very unprofessional way to begin a film critique but really that's all you need to know. Shrek2 =balls out funny. Go see it. Still not convinced, eh? Well...since ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
Moda Magazine (Susan Granger)
Unable to hide their shock and disappointment, the King and Queen offer a less-than-warm welcome to the newlyweds. Terrified by threats of reprisal from Fiona's furious Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), who wanted Fiona to marry her son, Prince ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Moda Magazine (Susan Granger)
jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)
Move over "Godfather 2", "Shrek 2" is the new king of sequels ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)
Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
This fairy tale could start "Twice upon a time..." It is every bit as good as the original even though it delivers the same message. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Movie Parables (Michael Elliott)
EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
It’s thematically identical to its predecessor, but “Shrek 2” is still a hysterical knockout of a film. Fun, stylish, and totally irresistible. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Palo Alto Weekly (Susan Tavernetti)
Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Shrek 2 is one of the great movies of all time. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at WaffleMovies.com (Willie Waffle)
Talking Pictures (U.S.) (Tony Toscano)
Shrek 2" proves a sequel not only can be good - but can be great. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Talking Pictures (U.S.) (Tony Toscano)
Peterborough This Week (Mike Sage)
With a witty premise, an all-star cast and a show-stopping rendition of Holding Out For a Hero as the new movie anthem, what's not to love? ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Peterborough This Week (Mike Sage)
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
Once or twice a decade, a moment comes along that’s so through-the-roof, rupture-your-hernia funny that it reaffirms my faith in comedy. 'Shrek 2' has several of those. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) (Jonathan R. Perry)
Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Mixes its spot-on fairy tale digs with a sprawling knowledge of Hollywood history. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Sean O'Connell)
Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
As much as I loved number one, number two is so much more satisfying. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Shrek 2 absolutely lives up to the original in every way. It’s just as sweet, just as heartfelt, and just as hilarious. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
EnPrimeur.ca (Nicolas Lacroix)
C'est simple: si vous avez aimé Shrek , vous adorerez Shrek 2 . ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at EnPrimeur.ca (Nicolas Lacroix)
Oregonian (Karen Karbo)
The spell cast on the audience is that in the world of Shrek , there's a bottomless supply of Funny. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Oregonian (Karen Karbo)
Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
For many people, especially adults, Shrek 2 will be judged the superior of the two pictures. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
One viewing isn’t enough. There’s layer upon layer of visual gags, and in many cases, they’re funnier than those in the dialogue. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
The sequel may lack the surprise of the original, but it more than makes up for it in terms of the speed -- and volume -- of pop-culture riffs hitting the screen. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Modamag.com (Susan Granger)
I predict this raucously funny, deliciously irreverent comedy will outdraw, outperform and outlast the competition this summer. The ogre rules! ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Modamag.com (Susan Granger)
Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste
This 3-D animated comedy exploits the endearing character of the ogre with a display of creative talent that's nothing if not ingenious. Its computer graphics achieves state-of-the-art expression while its writers produce a steady stream of comedy, from ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Anyone who liked Shrek will love this movie. Anyone who didn’t see Shrek will love this movie. In fact, I’d have to say to anyone who sees this movie and doesn’t like it, well...frankly, you’d have to be an ogre. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Oh, stop reading now and just go to the movie. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Note: Stay for the closing credits. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Reel.com
Oh, and don't leave until you find out what happened to the one original character who appears to be missing from this film—about halfway through the credits. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Reel.com
DVDActive (Benjamin Willcock)
Shrek 2 is a wonderful film that is truly deserving of all of its many, many successes. Everybody that was involved had a great part to play in making this film a reality. And every one of them can smile in the knowledge that they hit gold for the ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at DVDActive (Benjamin Willcock)
The Movie Chicks
Once Twice upon a time, Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) found true love and it seemed that they would live happily ever after, even if it meant sharing their humble abode with their friendly, but overly talkative buddy, Donkey ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Movie Chicks
ShowBIZ Data
The leading newspaper critics are divided into three more-or-less equal camps over Shrek 2: those who are delighted with the film; those who believe it fails to generate the charm of the original but who find it entertaining nonetheless; and those who ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)
Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews) and King Harold (John Cleese) , Shrek's in-laws in Shrek 2Shrek fractured the fairytale formula in 2001, and this side-splitting sequel continues to burst every make-believe bubble ever blown by the likes of the Brothers ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Palo Alto Online (Susan Tavernetti)
MovieJustice (Joseph Kastner)
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 ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at MovieJustice (Joseph Kastner)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
But one can easily forgive the missteps in view of the many joys “Shrek 2” has to offer. This is a charming, funny sequel which can’t match the original’s sense of freshness but makes up for it in style and good spirits. Incidentally, it’s one ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
Shrek 2 features the return of the now happily married green ogre couple of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz). We get a quick overview of their ogre-esque honeymoon, we are reacquainted, once again, to Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and we ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) (Audrey Rock-Richardson)
It’s not so much a prediction as a no-brainer that "Shrek 2" is going to be very, very big this summer. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Tooele Transcript-Bulletin (Utah) (Audrey Rock-Richardson)
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About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Just hearing the word ‘sequel’ makes me cringe. Too many times the fond memories of a good movie have been ruined by a lame, cash-in-while-the-getting-is-good sequel. The bad sequel list goes on ad nauseam, populated with misguided, ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
It's a fluffy concoction, to be sure, just as the first one was. In fact, much of this film feels unchanged from Shrek -- the same themes, the same spirit, the same style of jokes. But while most sequels use that as ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Film-Critiques.com
The film is funnier than any tagline I can think ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Film-Critiques.com
Parent Previews
Flatulence is still a common gag in this script along with a cross-dressing bartender and thong-wearing puppet. But there are less crude jokes and sexual innuendo than the first film had. In fact, marriage seems to have mellowed the grumpy, green ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Parent Previews
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Dave Larsen)
A hilarious and heartwarming chip off the old lime-green block. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Dave Larsen)
Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark)
Shrek 2 is the rare sequel that can compete with the original. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark)
Nick's Flick Picks (Nick Davis)
It’s true that, like Nemo, Shrek 2 doesn’t really break any new ground; it’s amiable, but not incredible,
and I think that’s just fine: the first Shrek was so preoccupied with breaking new ground that all it really did was ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Nick's Flick Picks (Nick Davis)
Portland Oregonian (Karen Karbo)
Medal prediction: The green guy is golden. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Portland Oregonian (Karen Karbo)
Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Has a rowdy, jumpin'-jive vivacity. It's not quite as emotionally rounded as ''Shrek'' was... but it's got heart and delirium in equal doses, as well as a firecracker rhythm all its own. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Slate (David Edelstein)
I wasn't prepared for the slap-happy brilliance of Shrek 2, which should ideally be seen twice--once with kids, once savored at something like a midnight show. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Slate (David Edelstein)
Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Lightning strikes twice, but not as brilliantly as before, in Shrek 2. The welcome sequel to the monster 2001 Oscar winner about an ogre's unlikely romance with a beautiful princess successfully recycles many of the qualities that made the first one an ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Variety (Todd McCarthy)
Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)
Like the first movie this is unassailable family entertainment, with a gentle fairy tale for kids and a raft of mildly satirical pop-culture references for parents. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)
LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)
As it turns out, Shrek 2 is one of the funniest movies I've seen in years. But I'm far from sure that it's a kids' movie anymore, even though, like its predecessor, it's a thoroughly sugared-up reading of the book, by veteran New Yorker cartoonist ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)
Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
The writers bombard Puss-in-Boots with cat jokes, and I just couldn't stop laughing every time he was on the screen. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Window to the Movies (Jeffrey Chen)
Supercala.com (John Venable)
Antonio Banderas and the Dreamworks animators have teamed up to create a great character, Puss-in-Boots. Cat 'people' will love this! ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Supercala.com (John Venable)
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
The Shrek franchise is alive and well -- Model 2 is zippier, sleeker, with ever-improving graphics, vast commercial potential and the same sly ability to reach out and hook the whole family. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (Rick Groen)
MovieMaze (Thomas Straßer)
New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Shrek 2 delivers more fun than there is slime in a green ogre's swamp. Much of that is thanks to Antonio ­Banderas, who runs away with Shrek 2 on little cat feet. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
It has the charm, irony and saucy wit of the original, plus two supporting characters -- a suave, egocentric feline and a cheerfully conniving fairy godmother -- who are funnier than anyone in ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Shrek 2 may be computer-generated, but its innate heart and glorious sense of mischief make it one of the best and most humane movies of the summer. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
After their wedding, Fiona and Shrek enjoyed an extended romp in the sunflower fields of Fairyland. But now the honeymoon is over: It's time for the bride to take her beloved green ogre home to meet the parents. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Empire Magazine [UK]
Gauged simply as a gag fest, this is a jolly rib tickle from start to big finish for anyone between six and death. However, it is stretched thinly in development of plot and character. Where will they go in the already-announced Shreks 3 and 4? Baby ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
rec.arts.movies.reviews (Homer Yen)
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
The first "Shrek" was a bit of a masterpiece, an inventive send-up of fairy tales which was geared as much to an adult audience as it was to children. Whereas Pixar's CG animated works of art always leaned toward the kiddie side of the ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
A sheer delight from beginning to end, Shrek 2 manages to be eve better than its now classic predecessor in scope and humor value. Whether or not the pop references and modern jokes will stand the ultimate test of time is in question, but for 2004, you ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Cinema Source (Alysa Salzberg)
CineMe (Daniel Meyer)
Compuserve (Harvey S. Karten)
That rare instance of an important message (love yourself for what you are) enclosed in a highly entertaining format. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Compuserve (Harvey S. Karten)
RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Call me twisted, but it's hard not to feel crazy love for an animated movie that pictures Cinderella's stepsister as an aging gorgon who tends bar in a dump called the Poison Apple, offers tips on where to find a hit man and talks in a voice of pure ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Detroit News (Tom Long)
Shrek 2 is thoroughly enjoyable and will keep audiences of all ages laughing. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Detroit News (Tom Long)
Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
While I really liked the film overall, these bits took away from my enjoyment of the film. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Screen Rant (Vic Holtreman)
Looking Closer (Jeffrey Overstreet)
MovieWeb (Brian Gallagher)
Remember back in the late 90s when Dreamworks formed and they released Deep Impact and Antz, which was eerily similar to Disney's Armageddon and A Bugs Life, which was most likely to the K in Dreamworks SKG, Jeffery Katzenberg's former involvement in ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at MovieWeb (Brian Gallagher)
Houston Chronicle (Eric Harrison)
Entertaining enough. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Houston Chronicle (Eric Harrison)
Reel.com
We've all been subject to a rash of Hollywood sequels in recent years, and seen the law of diminishing returns applied over and over again. It's a rare sequel that can measure up to its predecessor, but Shrek 2 is one of them. It's wry, smart and ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Reel.com
The Cinema Source (Alysa Salzberg)
Like giving a donkey the ability to speak, making a sequel to a near-perfect movie can be a dangerous thing indeed. Shrek 2 stands as proof, not only of the first of these facts, but of the second, as well.
Like many, maybe most, of you reading this, ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Cinema Source (Alysa Salzberg)
Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
CineMe (Daniel Meyer)
Homer Yen
liveliness, and imagination. Every sceneincorporates just about every color of thespectrum. It bursts with such eye candy thatyou'd do better to sit in one of the last rows ofthe theatre to absorb it all.Meanwhile, the nuances and the texture of ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Homer Yen
Harvey S. Karten
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Cleese,Julie Andrews, Antonio BanderasScreened at: Loews 34th St., NYC, 5/20/04Have you noticed the increasing number of young urbanprofessionals whose dogs of choice are mutts, usually adoptedfrom a ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Harvey S. Karten
The Movie Insider (Lynda Lin)
The title characters are decent, but not worth the reported $10 million they each received. For Diaz that's paid-in-full for every giggle rendered. The best part is that the heart of the film is still there—although not too easy on the eyes, Shrek is a ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Movie Insider (Lynda Lin)
Future Movies (Michelle Thomas)
Sequels, generally, disappoint. There are honourable exceptions (Godfather 2, Toy Story 2, The Empire Strikes Back) to this rule, but for the most part, sequels are a blatant attempt by the studios to cash in on the success of the first film, and often ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Future Movies (Michelle Thomas)
pulpmovies.com (Paul Pritchard)
Newly married Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) travel to the kingdom of Far, Far Away to meet Fiona’s parents, the king and queen of Far, Far Away played by John Cleese and Julie Andrews. The king, especially, is not too happy to ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at pulpmovies.com (Paul Pritchard)
Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
The final message of Shrek 2 is the same as in the first movie. Be proud of who you are, even if you are an ogre. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Sparkling computer graphics animate wonderful characters with a grace and ease even better than the first. The facial expressions are fantastic, charming, eerily familiar, and the superb voice talent rounds them out to real. For this and the beautiful ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
The Oregon Herald (Mark Sells)
Once upon a time in a DreamWorks studio, a feature film was created, starring the unlikeliest of heroes: a big, green, ugly ogre by the name of Shrek. This highly imaginative film went on to big box office success and eventually earned the very first ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Oregon Herald (Mark Sells)
New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
So gorgeously animated and so thoroughly entertaining for all ages that only an ogre would complain it's not quite as fresh as the original. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
If you loved Shrek, the chances are you won't be disappointed by the sequel, which reunites the three main players and maintains the same pace of rapid-fire gags interspersed with references to films and pop culture.
Admittedly, it tones down the ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
The musical style of Gregson-Williams for Shrek 2 is
just as much of an extension of Sinbad as it is of the original
Shrek. A very welcomed consistency of sound is now present in the
music for this series, with ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Filmtracks (Christian Clemmensen)
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
Reeling Reviews (Robin Clifford)
The cleverness of Shrek 2 carries a manufactured feel, rather than crafted, missing the spontaneity of the first. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin Clifford)
Spectrum (St. George, Utah) (Bruce Bennett)
More heart, a few more funny gags, the same thin caricatures and slightly better animation. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Spectrum (St. George, Utah) (Bruce Bennett)
Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
It's only appropriate that Shrek 2 takes many jabs at Hollywood. For a community that's so quick to spin a buck on mindless dreck and their sequels, Shrek 2 proves to be a worthwhile sequel that can stand on its own. ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Movie Habit (Matt Anderson)
Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
By the way, I saw this film at the Star Cinema in Stayton, Oregon, where I used to watch movies as a kid. The theater had been closed for a time recently, but has been reopened by very competent, innovative local owners Jeff and Robin Mexico. This great ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Dreamworks decided to milk some more out of their Shrek success by bringing us Shrek 2. But was this your typical case of trying to get money out of fans of the original hit movie while not delivering anything worthwhile in the sequel? Or would ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Movieman's Guide to the Movies (xmenfan)
Pray for Mercy from....Puss in boots" Holy crap, this movie is funny. I know, I know, a very unprofessional way to begin a film critique but really that's all you need to know. Shrek2=balls out funny. Go see it. Still not convinced, eh? Well...since ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (xmenfan)
Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Score one more for the big green ogre. Shrek 2 picks right up where its predecessor left off, delivering the same terrific cocktail of lacerating wit, gleeful cynicism and ever-so-slightly-cruel humor. The fractured fairy-tale world of Shrek (Mike ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
There aren't too many films that can follow up the grand success of their original with a sequel that's just as worthy, in terms of the qualities that made its successor a hit, and an ability not to simply re-create the first one all over again, but in ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
bibloi.com (Boyd van Hoeij)
Shrek 2, as its title implies, is the no-nonsense sequel to ‘Shrek’, the first
winner of the new animated film category at the 2001 Oscars. The first ‘Shrek’
offered the tale of the green ogre with the Scottish accent (voiced by Mike
Myers) ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at bibloi.com (Boyd van Hoeij)
RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Many saw the first Shrek film and most loved it so why not a sequel right? Well the big green guy is at it again and he succeeds, while not to the point of his predecessor, he does succeed. Shrek 2 follows Shrek and Princess Fiona after their honeymoon ...read the complete Shrek 2 movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
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