Another Example Of How Third Times Are Unlucky

Rating: 4/10 (2 July 2007)

Everything that could've went wrong with this chapter of Shrek, DID. The plot had great potential but fell flat on its face with the same dialogue, poor jokes and Justin Timberlake. Plot: Shrek and Fiona are next in line for the throne of Far Far Away but Shrek doesn't want it so goes to fetch Fiona's cousin Artie (Prince Arthur), whilst at the same time Prince Charming throws a hissy fit, rounds up Disney's bad guys and plans to stand in Shrek's way...again. The fact is the characters aren't lovable anymore. The third film lacks the heart that the first two had. The same thing happened with Ice Age 2. I got about 7 laughs out of a 90 minute film, that's very poor.
Justin Timberlake's voice is nauseating in both movies and music. It's strange he had one of the lead roles in the same film the woman he was sleeping with at the time just happened to be starring in. Mike Myre's voice work determines a new character, whilst Timberlake's voice is distracting and irritating. He still sounds like he's 12 years old at age 26.
Shrek is okay at best given the action sequences and beautiful animation, but it offers up nothing new. 75% of this film is dry and humourless and loses so much appeal, heart and character that the first two films offered.
What would I like to be changed? Sack Justin Timberlake and rewrite the entire film, or just forget about it all together.
However the kiddies will enjoy it.