A movie for more grown up Ogres!

Rating: Null/10 (13 June 2004)

Shrek 2 is a refreshing grown-up sequel to the original. While the idea behind Shrek was very witty and peppered with some clever bits (anybody notice momma bear ends up as a rug in Farquat's room?)the individual jokes were mostly at Mike Meyers' level (cleverly conceived character with nothing to say but gas, burp, gas burp). This was disappointing, especially because of all the comedic potential of Eddie Murphy and Mr.Meyers.
Shrek 2 has more imagination and wit(plus flatulence), the character of Puss'n Boots was hysterical and as clever as any from the original. The movie in-jokes were too numerous to name, as well as the swipes at our modern day culture. If the first Shrek left you a little disappointed try this one, a good plot, better jokes(more adult) and the addition of strong characters should leave you wanting to stay in your seats for a second showing. The only disappointment was John Cleese not ranting in some form or another (the Architect Sketch).