intermedial cat sized fairy tale fun ride

Rating: 6/10 (9 August 2004)

Fears that Shrek2 is a "So Shrek was a hit and we want to make more money" movie can be dissipated - at least to a certain degree. It has the touch and feel of a sequel - well of course! It is a sequel, but I would argue it is a worthy one. There's plenty of fun, plenty of references to all sorts of films and tales, there's a puss in boots and it talks besides other things. The plot doesn't really demand much of our attention but then again neither did Shrek. The CGI is shrekalicious and leaves little to be desired. It doesn't not want to be photo realistic so please do not expect any Gollum CGI stuff, besides the lighting and animations are fantastic. This is a comic book like fun fairy tale ride, fast paced - are we there yet - at times and chock full with good music.
The voices of Mike and Eddie are complemented yet again by sexy Diaz and Antonio "Puss" Banderas! Simply hilarious. Again, I recommend you go see the original, e.g. in comparison the German voices leave a lot to be desired.
It doesn't bring anything "new" it's "just" more Shrek, but then again that's exactly what you should expect and exactly what you will get. What more do you want? Shrek3 I hear you coming...
More Shrek Fun for the whole family! 8/10