Delightful, Entertaining, and Witty

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2004)

While most sequels don't live up to the hype, this one does. A very funny follow-up to the original Shrek with the return of many old and the introduction of many new characters. There are tie-ins to several more fairy tale stories too, which you'll have fun spotting throughout the film.
Additionally, this story pokes a lot more fun today's society that the previous movie. In particular, the movie takes some very well aimed swipes at Starbucks, E!, and COPS. I think there may have been a few more, but those were the ones that really stand out at the moment.
I felt that the production, cast, music-wise, and comically was as strong as the previous movie. But, I think the story was a little less cohesive and there were one or two minor holes in the story. But, all in all, the movie was a lot of fun and great bang for the buck. Good for the kids and the adults (which is such a rare treat these days). See this movie! Show the movie industry if its made well, we will come!