Funny, Funny, Funny.

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2001)

With my partner trying to break into the animation industry I have started to follow this movie genre more closely and the trailers for this particular film certainly caught my eye. It looked funny, I was worried that it would be one of those films where all the funny bits were put into the trailer and the actual film turned out to be a bit rubbish. But no, this film is witty, subtle, amusing and even tugs at the heartstrings. I normally cry at every film I see, and I very nearly cried at this one, but with laughter, not sadness. Mike Myers is very good, although the accent is a bit offputting and sometimes doesnt quite seem to fit. Eddie Murphy as Donkey steals the show. Not being a fan of his films I really enjoyed the fact that you didnt get to see his face!!!
This film appeals to adults aswell as kids and although I didnt laugh out loud constantly it certainly lifted my spirits, and the people I went to see this film with agreed with me. I was surpised by the way it turned out, and found the ending a bit soppy, but I was happy for Shrek!! This film is funny and I intend to see it again.