One of the best summer films this year.

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2004)

Every once in a while there comes a film that is better than the first installment. Shrek 2 is definitely one of them. It has all the prequel has and more. It is amusing, touching, and action-packed, and has a perfect cast. Shrek is just like he was before, a green, ugly, but good-hearted ogre who just wants the best for his wife. Donkey is the same hilarious, stubborn mule who just doesn't have a clue. Fiona is deeply in love with Shrek, but as with every husband and wife has arguments with him. And then there is the new characters, most notable of which, from my point of view, is Puss in Boots. He could well take over the role of best friend from Donkey, although I hope that never happens. He is funny and cute, but at the same time there is the menacing side to him, the side of the resourceful assassin with a deadly reputation, which makes him a likable character, but one who can't be trusted all the same. In my vote, ******** out of **********.