Not as good as the first, but still good

Rating: Null/10 (7 June 2004)

(Some spoilers) Shrek 2 centers around our green-skinned hero continuing his quest for acceptance, against his better instincts. Another top-notch computer animation effort, with great visuals top to bottom. Both Shreks demand second viewings to catch background detail that slip by as you try to follow the story the first go-round. The character of Shrek is a bit less ogre-ish this time around, and that puts the film behind the original, as we depend on the supporting cast a little more. The funniest scene involves an assassination attempt on Shrek by Puss In Boots (Antonio Bandaras), with all feline advantages and disadvantages being exposed during the battle. The songs, as in the original, are outstandingly non-cartoonish.