Shrek 2

Name: Shrek 2
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: May 19, 2004
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers

2004

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DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: May 19, 2004 | PG

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 and Conrad Vernon and Kelly Asbury

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 93 min

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Claudia Puig

Just as funny, sweet and engaging as the first film starring the big galoot. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Like the first movie this is unassailable family entertainment, with a gentle fairy tale for kids and a raft of mildly satirical pop-culture references for parents. Read full review

Peter Travers

Shrek 2 may be computer-generated, but its innate heart and glorious sense of mischief make it one of the best and most humane movies of the summer. Read full review

Richard Schickel

This wonderfully animated movie is a little more softly pitched than its predecessor, but it still has plenty of rollicking spin on the ball. Read full review

David Sterritt

At its best, this "Shrek" sequel draws up a brilliant new blueprint for all-ages animation, blending fairy-tale whimsy with edgy social satire. Too bad it ends with worn-out homilies far less imaginative than the story as a whole. Read full review

Rick Kisonak

Serves up heaping helpings of everything fans loved about the first. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

The soundtrack deserves mention, mostly because its relatively high quality makes the film itself that much more irritating. Read full review

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gm101

Oct 4, 2010

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!

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gruffaloslayer1

May 22, 2021

Shrek 2 is easily the best shrek movie. It has funny humor, memorable characters which makes the movie a masterpiece.

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MovieLonely94

Oct 28, 2010

like the first movie, this one also kicks a**!

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Pikachu1998

Feb 24, 2018

As it turns out, Shrek 2 will be one of the funniest movies in years when I watch this. But I'm far from sure that it's a kids' movie anymore, even though, like its predecessor, it's a thoroughly sugared-up reading of the book, by veteran New Yorker cartoonist William Steig, on which bothAs it turns out, Shrek 2 will be one of the funniest movies in years when I watch this. But I'm far from sure that it's a kids' movie anymore, even though, like its predecessor, it's a thoroughly sugared-up reading of the book, by veteran New Yorker cartoonist William Steig, on which both films are based. Grade: 9.1/10. A.… Expand

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Trev29

Dec 9, 2013

A wonderful movie full of spirit. The plot is great as it continues to use satire on fairtytales. Very funny and the music is what makes it excellent. Action packed and sweet.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

kyle20ellis

Mar 27, 2022

I do think the first Shrek is better, but this is a delightful film that is just as funny and imaginative than its predecessor. Here we are introduced to new characters, such as Puss In Boots, marvellously voiced by Antonio Banderras. (Puss's look of innocence with the eyes was so sweet) TheI do think the first Shrek is better, but this is a delightful film that is just as funny and imaginative than its predecessor. Here we are introduced to new characters, such as Puss In Boots, marvellously voiced by Antonio Banderras. (Puss's look of innocence with the eyes was so sweet) The original voice cast return and are given fresh and very well-done material that they make the most of. Eddie Murphy mayn't be to everyone's taste, but I personally thought he was very funny, especially when he keeps saying "Are we there yet?" The new characters are well done, though I am not hugely fond of Jennifer Saunders as the Fairy Godmother, though I really did like John Cleese, Julie Andrews and Rupert Everett. The animation is just as lovely as it was in the first. The only other criticism I have of the movie, is that the plot isn't always as involving as the one in the original. But it is still rock-solid entertainment, for everyone to enjoy. 8/10 Bethany Cox.… Expand

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Dostoyevsky3

Jan 10, 2022

A change in directors butchers Shrek 2 and heavily undermines the only positive aspects of the first film. With the writing department thrown off the cliff, nothing can save the film from its trend of ongoing stock characters, massive missed opportunities, and rote rehashes of the original.

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