A great sequel

Rating: 8/10 (16 May 2011)

Back in 2004, Dreamworks did an excellent job of giving people what they were wanting to see: another Shrek adventure on the big screen. I liked how the films starts with another storybook opening with Prince Charming going out to find the famous princess, locked in the highest room of the tallest tower. I also liked how the film puts the joke on Charming and the audience with Charming finding out the princess is on her honeymoon.
We then pick up where we first left off in the original with Shrek and Fiona being newlyweds happily getting home. We find that Donkey never left and wants to hang out with Shrek and Fiona, even though he has a love in his life in the dragon who once guarded Fiona. We then find that Shrek's life is interrupted as soldiers from the kingdom of Far Far Away have summoned Shrek and Fiona to come to Far Far Away to receive a blessing from Fiona's parents, who are the king and queen.
Shrek unwillingly goes, and Far Far Away is great at being a spoof on Hollywood. Problems arise when King Harold does not approve of Fiona marrying an ogre and everyone has a fight over what Fiona's parents did to her and how everyone is behaving. This summons Harold to pay someone to murder Shrek. Not too long after, we are introduced to the Fairy Godmother, who has the ability to grant wishes to those who want a happily ever after. Before going to bed, Harold invites Shrek to go on a morning hunt, even though it is intended to be a trap.
This is where we are introduced to a new character, Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas. Banderas is brilliant at bringing that mysteriousness and genius to Puss and how daring he can be. Quickly after, Shrek immediately starts liking Puss while Donkey feels a bit threatened.
Now we are on a puzzle to find out why Harold doesn't like Shrek and not want him to be with Fiona. It is now Shrek, Donkey, and newcomer Puss in Boots on a whole new adventure. The laughs continue and the story continues to be exciting as there are more layers to be peeled. This sequel has done well of being up there with the original in terms of quality.