Not as good as the first one...but not bad

Rating: Null/10 (24 May 2004)

The first Shrek had more going for it than this movie in that there were more surprises; moreover, the personalities of the characters were deeper than in the newest Shrek. Fiona barely speaks at all in this movie and Shrek seems much more two dimensional. The friendship between Donkey and the ogre doesn't have the same magic. In short, the movie seems smaller...like a sitcom.
But...Jennifer Saunders is GREAT as the fairy godmother. Antonio Banderas is hilarious as Puss in Boots. And, John Cleese is very good as whoever he is.
Don't expect the same feel as with the first movie and you'll enjoy this. By the end, you should feel some of the same rush you did with the first one...