Fairy tales Episode II : Return of the Ogre

Rating: 9/10 (7 December 2005)

Remember Shrek, the ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) whose hilarious adventures were told in the eponymous animated film from 2001, a quite adult, politically incorrect cartoon? Well, he's back and he's more incorrect than ever! In the previous movie, we left our hero living happily ever after with his "beautiful" wife, Fiona (Cameron Diaz). Now, the issues begin, as the couple has to go to the kingdom of Far Far Away so Shrek can meet the in-laws (John Cleese and Julie Andrews). Sound familiar? Yeah, you've probably seen the same story in other movies, but it still makes people laugh for hours. Anyway, there's also another problem: the Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), who would rather see Fiona alongside her son, the narcissistic (and perhaps a bit gay) Prince Charming (Rupert Everett)...
This sequel is much better than the original, with an intriguing story, ace gags (mostly involving Disney features) and tons of movie references (including Alien, Spider-Man, The Lord of the Rings and Mission:Impossible). But let's not forget the characters: like in the first film, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) steals the show, constantly talking and talking and talking (Shrek:"Donkey, you HAVE the right to remain silent! What you lack is the capacity!"). But there's a new entry that basically overshadows him: Puss In Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas (who deliberately spoofs his old character Zorro). Cute but lethal, he's practically the best thing in the movie.
Smart, funny and moving, this is a sequel both kids and (most of all) adults will enjoy over and over again...