Much Of The Same But Still Entertaining Enough.

Rating: 6/10 (30 April 2008)

Following in the footsteps of the first two animated ogre tales, Dreamworks' Shrek the 3rd promises much of the same that has gone before. However, although lacking in surprise and awe after the first two, it is still an entertaining fast-moving ride chock full of film references and fairytale send-ups. Pretty much every scene is a mock up of classic Disney titles or fairytale legends plus there's a bit more thrown in for adults, with subtle nods to the likes of the Six Million Dollar Man, Rosemary's Baby and Monty Python. The voice cast again is pretty much top notch, with Eddie Murphy's Donkey and Antonio Banderas' Puss providing most of the laughs and as expected the animation is great. Unoriginal and clichÃ© at times but there's is plenty to enjoy from this final ogre instalment.
6/10