enjoyable though unremarkable

Rating: Null/10 (9 September 2004)

Entertaining, heartfelt sequel picks up right where its predecessor left off as newlywed ogres Shrek and Fiona have their honeymoon interrupted by the loquacious but immensely lovable Donkey. To make matters worse, the couple must travel to Far Away Land to meet Fiona's parents the king and queen, who unfortunately don't yet know that their daughter is an ogre. Charming and good-natured with terrific vocal work and wonderful animation this is certainly a step up above most sequels, but it's never as inventive or as amusing as the first film. Still it's good fun if you're in the mood, and sure to please the target audience. Banderas is certainly a hoot as newcomer Puss-in-Boots. **½