Shrek 2
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Metascore
75 out of 100

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 233 Ratings

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  • Starring: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers
  • Summary: The fairy tale continues as everyone's favorite ogre faces his greatest challenge of all -- the inlaws! (DreamWorks)
  • Director: Andrew Adamson
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 93 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    100
    Just as funny, sweet and engaging as the first film starring the big galoot.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    80
    Remains hilarious throughout.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Reunites one of the best voice casts ever for an animated film to create a shrewd entertainment that again successfully aims its jokes at various age groups.
  4. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    60
    The filmmakers betray the essentially childlike appeal of Shrek by piling up all these too-hip Hollywood references aimed at adults. It's not just kids who will feel cheated.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 124
  3. Negative: 6 out of 124
  1. gm101
    10
    While I liked the first Shrek movie, I thought the movie was really overrated. This movie however, is the only Shrek movie I believe deserves a 10. Funnier jokes, Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots, I actually love this movie!… Expand
  2. aaronpaul121
    8
    This is better than the first Shrek because the story in this one is more interesting, the humor is more funnier (which is a little weird in the first), the graphics are better and the characters' voices are better. The first one is just good, but this sequel is great....… Expand
  3. grandpajoe6191
    6
    "Shrek 2" is a decent movie using the same formula from "Shrek". But hey, its still very funny and entertaining to watch.
  4. [Anonymous]
    4
    A bit funny, but the first one it's that good that leaves Shrek 2 in the dust.

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