Shrek 2

Rating: 8/10 (18 March 2005)

This is a very good sequel to the original fairytale never told, but it doesn't exactly have all the magic and interest of the first one. Shrek (Mike Myers) and his new wife Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) have just come back from their honeymoon. When they get there they discover that Donkey (Eddie Murphy) has been looking after the house at the swamp. Then they hear from the King's servants that he wants to see Fiona (their daughter) and his new husband. When they arrive at Far Far Away the King (John Cleese) and Queen (Julie Andrews) get quite a shock when they see their daughter looking like an ogre, and being married to one. But to make matters worse, Price Charming (Rupert Everett) was sent to the castle that Fiona was in, and his mum, the nasty Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders) is adamant for the King to get rid of Shrek, he even hires fairytale favourite Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas) to kill him, but he turns instead into a friend. Shrek meanwhile steals a potion from the Fairy Godmother's lab, and after drinking it turns himself and Fiona, oh and Donkey, beautiful (human). Shrek is now desperate to get back to Fiona, before Prince Charming kisses her before midnight, and they turn back into ogres. Also starring Joan Rivers as herself. It was nominated the Oscar for Best Song for "Accidentally In Love" (also nominated the Golden Globe) and Best Animated Feature Film of the Year, it won the BAFTA for the Kids' Vote, and it was nominated the British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Film. Along with the first film, both were number 6 on The 100 Greatest Cartoons. Very good!