Shrek the Third
User Score
5.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 163
  3. Negative: 39 out of 163

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  1. SarahT.
    May 21, 2007
    10
    I don't know what those critics are saying about the movie. There not kids, so how would they know how funny it is. Sometimes I wonder if I'm alone with that opinon, but it's true. How would those paid critics know about how good the movie was. Me, I'm twelve and trust me, it was a so-so movie, but still made my friend and my dad laugh. I really don't agree with the critics in red because they're not kids, we are, and you know what?! I loved that movie. Any Shrek movie do for me. I was expecting to laugh more, but I still laughed no matter what those paid people say about a movie. The movie was good and thats all what counts. You just have to trust me. Go watch the movie, then go to the reviews and you'll see how wrong they are about the movie. Go watch it and you won't be sorry. The critics are just embarrassed that it's like Hollywood. Go watch it. Trust me.… Expand
  2. Peatthebeat
    Jun 22, 2007
    9
    What is wrong with you people ? The first Shrek was a masterpiece because it set off a new genre and it was different. The second one sucked and is the one that would deserve this kind of press. But the third Shrek was light and fun... the way it should be. Not with a overly long story and a boring déja vu of all that the 2 movies could offer. They couldn't have reinvented the series and people's expectations becomes too high. Some of those jokes are hilarious as hell (is anyone getting those jokes or is it just me?) The -1 of the rating would be for the kid's appeal was a little bit less than the other two.… Expand
  3. JamesM.
    Jun 23, 2007
    9
    I really don't understand why this is getting such bad reviews. In my opinion, this movie was better than the 2nd but not as good as the first. My only complaints are that I feel Donkey and Puss weren't as funny as Shrek 2.
  4. LeanneJ
    May 19, 2007
    10
    Classic Movie! There was something in it for everybody. Fast paced movie with adult humor & the story line was easy for the kids to follow. It was the best Shrek yet!!!
  5. paulgreen
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    With its loss of heart and some of its charm it can't be good. Although it has just great animation and some moments that can be remembered. I think that first and second Shrec is more interesting but i will give ten for the respect for two first movie!
  6. Necromus
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    The third installment in the franchise. I enjoyed this one too. I think mainly because Puss N Boots was introduced to it, without Puss it would have probably just been Shrek 2 all over again. I do remember laughing a lot when I saw this in the theater and the group of people I was with were all laughing too.

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Metascore
58 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    60
    Much of the bite and a good deal of the wit of the first two films are missing here. The rude send-up of beloved fairy tale conventions remains -- somewhat -- but these playful jabs no longer come as pleasing surprises. You expect them. And you expect better.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    80
    After a buoyantly funny first half-hour, stylish animated comedy takes a breather before ramping it up again for a rambunctious, girrrl-power finale that provides a convenient springboard for further adventures to come.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    50
    Blinded by avarice and all out of ideas, once again, Hollywood can't tell when enough is way more than enough.
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