Fun flick, but not perfect

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2004)

"Shrek 2" is a lot of fun. There is a barrage of gags and parody for kids and adults throughout. Yet, something is missing. Maybe my expectations were simply too high. Maybe pop-culture references alone cannot a great film make. Just because there happens to be a "Farbucks" store - obvious reference to Starbucks - does not necessarily mean it's funny. "Shrek 2" perhaps relies too much on such references and loses its heart and originality. The humor is much more 'adult' than in the first Shrek, though the kids are not likely to get it. In fact, "Shrek 2" is probably funnier overall for adults than its younger target audience. For that I commend it. Please the parents while entertaining the children. I enjoyed "Shrek 2", but it was only good, not great. Worth seeing, but not a classic. 8/10