Not as good as the first two, agreed. But still funny and incredibly cute!

Rating: 7/10 (22 July 2007)

I loved the first two Shrek films. My family and I are still quoting lines from those films. The first Shrek is a classic and how can you not love Eddie Murphy as Donkey? And I loved the introduction of Puss 'N' Boots from the second film. Antonio Banderas voiced that character deftly. So I was anxious to see the third film, Shrek the Third. Especially hearing that Shrek and Fiona were having a baby. And the trailers for this film made it look like a total laugh-fest. Well, it definitely was a laugh-fest. My parents and my sisters and I were howling in that packed theater. I know I laughed so hard at times my eyes were tearing up. I know one scene that made me laugh was when Fiona was trying to tell Shrek she was pregnant and the horn kept blowing on the ship. I thought that was cute. All the actors did well. Mike Myers is always brilliant as Shrek, as is Cameron Diaz as Fiona and Eddie Murphy as Donkey. But I thought Justin Timberlake as Artie was really the breakthrough performance. Yes, he did talk a lot but he played the irresponsible young "prince" well and he made you feel sympathy for him in all the confusion that was going on. And I loved the characters of Snow White and Cinderella, especially the scene where they were exacting their revenge on Prince Charming. That was hilarious. And the baby nightmare scene was a laugh out loud scene too. And OMG, how cute were those baby Ogres? They were adorable! I want one! Just kidding. And then the baby Donkey/Dragons were so funny looking but they were also adorable. Hard to believe Donkey was a daddy. LOL.
Anyway the only thing, I think, that made this film not as good as the first two was that it seemed to drag on and on in the last hour or so. Just when you think they were done defeating Prince Charming and putting him in his place he would run away and they would be chasing him again. We just wanted to see Shrek and Fiona have their baby already!! But overall this film wasn't a total disappointment and I really enjoyed it. Of course I pretty much love any film that makes me laugh hysterically. Now, I will admit that this was a little too adult for the young children. Some of the jokes were very adult-oriented and even I couldn't believe they would use them in a children's movie but thank goodness SOME children don't get that kind of humor. But I know the little boy who was sitting next to me in the theater thoroughly enjoyed it. The Shrek films are a great franchise and I think they should make more. I love Shrek! Thank you for reading my review!