Can't stop laughing

Rating: Null/10 (18 May 2004)

No sour puss here. Sequels can be iffy at best with a rehashing of old jokes and scenarios, but directors Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon bring a Shrek 2 that will in the long run out last its older sibling. Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Fiona) return to the swamp but only for a brief stay as they are then called to Far Far Away for a post wedding celebration. Screen legends Julie Andrews and John Cleese join the voice cast as Fiona's royal parents who are not too excited to have an ogre for a son- in-law. The film sort of plugs along until the entrance of Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas) who takes command of the screen and steals every scene possible through flawless animation and hilarious quips. This will undoubtedly be the family film of the summer and gets the season off to a sidesplitting start. Shrek 2 is a must see for all those who enjoy a gut wrenching, face cramping, soda through the nose laugh fest. But if you aren't careful you might learn something about unconditional love. That's my spin on entertainment. - Matt Mungle