As Good As the First.

Rating: 8/10 (15 June 2015)

Shrek 2 (2004): Dir: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon / Voices: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Rupert Everett: Continuing where Shrek left off, Shrek and Princess Fiona are married and on their honeymoon until they receive an invitation to return to a "land far, far away" to meet Fiona's parents. Shrek objects at first but then goes along accompanied by his trusty talkative friend Donkey. The reunion isn't successful as we learn that Fiona was intended to marry Prince Charming under a deal made by the fairy godmother. Solid work of three directors, Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. Mike Myers voices Shrek who loves Fiona enough to risk certain transformations. Eddie Murphy voices Donkey who remains his annoying yet loyal self. The whole marrying the dragon bit I will never understand though. Cameron Diaz voices Fiona who is torn between Shrek and her parents. Ultimately she will prove Prince Charming disposable during the climax. Antonio Banderas voices feline Puss 'n' Boots who was hired to rid Shrek but ends up helping him when Shrek proves too disarming . He will assist in the climatic battle in the end. Rupert Everett is a steal as the scheming Prince Charming. Like the original it exposes fairy tale clichés while still being wonderfully entertaining. Score: 8 / 10