Worthy, delightful sequel to the terrific original "ogre"

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2004)

Shrek 2 does not surpass the original, though it is not without its delights. A fun, worthy experience at the movies is laden with wonderful satire, music, and merriment, all in the delightful medium of fantasy. Here is a film which utilizes its fantasy genre and delves into various splendid delights with conviviality and innovation. Classic fairy tale components such as magic potions (an assortment for every inducement) and magic wands (transforming people into creatures and vice versa)produce a very enjoyable, laborious accomplishment of comedy-fantasy. The mean green ogre reputation of Shrek has been greatly compromised, as Shrek is now a compassionate, caring ogre with his own inconsistencies and hilarity's. Overall, a very enjoyable sequel which ranks as the best film I have seen this year thus far.
We can definitely expect a Shrek 3 sometime soon, especially given this installment's phenomenal success. Wonder what it will be about? Shrek Vs. the Jolly Green Giant, Shrek Befriends Bigfoot,... the possibilities are as limitless as a fairy tale... ***1/2 out of ****