Once Upon Another Time...

Rating: 9/10 (19 June 2004)

First, there was "Shrek," a clever satire on the familiar fairy tales of old. Now we have, "Shrek 2," in which we see what happens after the "ugly ever after" of "Shrek." For one thing, we meet the Prince Charming that Fiona had been expecting! I found this just as clever and well-animated as the first. And new characters add to the fun. Antonio Banderas is a wonderful surprise as Puss in Boots, and John Cleese delivers a great performance as King Harold. All the sight gags offer a feast for the eyes. Dreamworks Animation has given us a great franchise with "Shrek," and more chapters in their fractured fairy tale already are on the way. I'll certainly be waiting!