Save your money and rent it...NOWHERE near as good as the originals!!!

Rating: 3/10 (19 May 2007)

The subject says it all! I was COMPLETELY disappointed with this film. With Shrek and Shrek 2, I came out of the theatre laughing, sides aching, and reciting funny lines. When I came out of Shrek the Third, I just kept wondering what all of those people in the theatre were laughing about and clapping for at the end (maybe they were happy that it was over!). I have a sneaking suspicion that when those people wake up this morning, they are going to realize that this movie severely lacked the originality that the first two movies were overflowing with.
I've seen a lot of reviews and comments that say the same thing, "All of the funny parts are in the previews", and to an extent, that's correct. I say "to an extent" because I never thought the previews were all that funny. I liked the Princess Army the best, but really they are a very small part of the film. I thought Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett sounded bored, as if they are only doing this for the paycheck. And I hate to say this (because I'm a HUGE JT fan), but Justin Timberlake lacked charisma in his role, and his character was very two-dimensional. Oh yeah, and NOT ENOUGH PUSS IN BOOTS! Lets face it, HE was the best thing in Shrek 2!
Don't get me wrong, kids are going to love this movie, because last time I checked it still had a big green ogre and a talking donkey. But most adults are going to be very bored. I've also seen a lot of comments on some boards say "What do you expect? It's a KIDS movie!" No, they aren't. Shrek and Shrek 2 are enjoyable for both kids and adults (I liken them to Spongebob Squarepants...there's plenty to keep the kids entertained and there are plenty of jokes for the adults too). I would equate Shrek the Third with Ocean's Thirteen: They only did it for the money and did not care about the content. Shame, shame...