Shrek 2 (2004)
Not so far, far away...
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders, Aron Warner, Kelly Asbury, Cody Cameron, Conrad Vernon, Larry King, Joan Rivers, Andrew Adamson
Director: Andrew Adamson & Kelly Asbury
Running Time: 93 minutes
US MPAA rating: PGUK BBFC rating: U
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Swamp-dwelling greenie Shrek might be one of the most boorish, unsightly and almost definitely stinky characters to have come out of Hollywood over the last four or five years, but he must surely also rank as one of the most likable. So it's hardly surprising that those highly talented individuals at Dreamworks have worked so painstakingly on bringing us a sequel worthy of carrying the name.
When last we left the Mike Myers-voiced fairytale ogre, he was heading happily off into the sunset with true love and brand new missus Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and the pair were all set to live happily ever after. But it's not long before they're having their first round of marital difficulties and - as so often seems to be the case - it's provoked by a trip to visit the in-laws.
This is a marvellous little bundle of laughs, featuring a nice mixture of old favourites (including Eddie Murphy as the voice of the ever-irritating but strangely adorable Donkey) and gleefully observed new characters (among them John Cleese and Julie Andrews as the disapproving King and Queen of "Far Far Away", Jennifer Saunders as the meddlesome Fairy Godmother and, best of all, Antonio Banderas with a swashbuckling interpretation of Puss In Boots).
True, it's not as good as the first one. The spark provided by the original idea is no longer present, and the storyline this time round isn't quite as clever. But it's obvious that everyone involved really has put their hearts into making this a success, and seeing them pull it off is a genuine delight. Quite simply, 'Shrek 2' is a movie that's impossible not to like - and who could ask for more than that?
(Ed: How about something to listen to from the soundtrack?)
It's Got: A slightly-pervy Pinocchio wearing girlies' knickers. And this has got a 'U' certificate???!!
It Needs: To be watched with an eagle-eye to catch all those references to other big screen flicks - including Raiders of the Lost Ark, 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Mission Impossible', 'E.T.' Ghostbusters, Spiderman and a whole host of others.
Alternatives: Shrek, Shrek 4-D, Ice Age, Toy Story, Toy Story 2
Summary: Not quite as good as the first one, but guaranteed to make you smile, smile, smile all the way home.
Review by Gary Panton
External Links
Official Web Site
Shrek 2 at the IMDB
Comments29 Comments |
| it was the worst fil i hav seen in my life. i would rather go at a funeral than see it again. 0/10 |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 03 July 2004 | ip: logged |
| it was amazing so good and funny 10/10 better than the first one |
| Comment by:- abi | | 05 July 2004 | ip: logged |
| I complety agree with both of ya. Call me on 0427072724 |
| Comment by:- Tom Olsen, Kyncutta | | 04 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| y dont u have pictures of the donkey dragon babies:( |
| Comment by:- jessica | | 09 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| Donkey dragon babies? No, we haven't. If anyone can tell us where we can get them, we will add them to the gallery. |
| Comment by:- Editor | | 10 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| i luved shrek 2 i think it was almost the best movie ive seen so far lol heheh |
| Comment by:- amanda | | 19 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| i have a story for an animation movie. i know it will hit the box office. contact me for more information. olyke@yahoo.com |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 23 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| I loved this film. Haven't seen Shrek 1 but I thought this film had a nice story and was funny and entertaining all the way through. Realy easy to watch for adults and children. 8/10 |
| Comment by:- Christine | | 25 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| why don't you put pictures of donkey dragon babies? you really need them. |
| Comment by:- Rene'e | | 29 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| Shrek 2 rocked its a good family movie tht every1 can go and see |
| Comment by:- scott | | 01 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| yea the donkey dragon babies are awesome!!! can someone tell me where to find a pic of them? i also luved when puss in boots got those huge cute eyes lol it was the cutest thing in the world |
| Comment by:- Emma | | 10 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| BEST MOVIE! Very Funny! Good for familys and you dont need to see the first one to enjoy it! I recommend it to Adults, children.. to everyone!! =) |
| Comment by:- Meli | | 12 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| Poo |
| Comment by:- Poo | | 16 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| Ohh my love please dont cry Ill wash my bloody hands and well start a new life (p.s)I agree with the poo |
| Comment by:- Good Charlotte | | 16 September 2004 | ip: logged |
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| Comment by:- Baboon | | 16 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| ve years, but he must surely also rank as one of the most likable. So it's hardly surprising that those highly talented individuals at Dreamworks have worked so painstakingly on bringing us a sequel worthy of carrying the name. When last we left the Mike Myers-voiced fairytale ogre, he was heading happily off into the sunset with true love and brand new missus Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and the pair were all set to live happily ever after. But it's not long before they're having their first round of marital difficulties and - as so often seems to be the case - it's provoked by a trip to visit the in-laws. This is a marvellous little bundle of laughs, featuring a nice mixture of old favourites (including Eddie Murphy as the voice of the ever-irritating but strangely adorable Donkey) and gleefully observed new characters (among them John Cleese and Julie Andrews as the disapproving King and Queen of "Far Far Away", Jennifer Saunders as the meddlesome Fairy Godmother and, best of all, Antonio Banderas with a swashbuckling interpretation of Puss In Boots). True, it's not as good as the first one. The spark provided by the original idea is no longer present, and the storyline this time round isn't quite as clever. But it's obvious that everyone involved really has put their hearts into making this a success, and seeing them pull it off is a genuine delight. Quite simply, 'Shrek 2' is a movie that's impossible not to like - and who could ask for more than that? (Ed: How about something to listen to from the soundtrack?) Accidentally In Love (Windows Media) Accidentally In Love (Quicktime) Shrek 2 Soundtrack available to buy now It's Got: A slightly-pervy Pinocchio wearing girlies' knickers. And this has got a 'U' certificate???!! It Needs: To be watched with an eagle-eye to catch all those references to other big screen flicks - including Raiders of the Lost Ark, 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Mission Impossible', 'E.T.' Ghostbusters, Spiderman and a whole host of others. Alternatives: Shrek, Shrek 4-D, Ice Age, Toy Story, Toy Story 2 Summary: Not quite as good as the first one, but guaranteed to make you smile, smile, smile all the way home. 7/10 Review by Gary Panton Picture Gallery For Shrek 2 External Links Official Web Site Shrek 2 at the IMDB Comments 15 Comments it was the worst fil i hav seen in my life. i would rather go at a funeral than see it again. 0/10 Comment by:- Anonymous | | 03 July 2004 | ip: logged it was amazing so good and funny 10/10 better than the first one Comment by:- abi | | 05 July 2004 | ip: logged I complety agree with both of ya. Call me on 0427072724 Comment by:- Tom Olsen, Kyncutta | | 04 August 2004 | ip: logged y dont u have pictures of the donkey dragon babies:( Comment by:- jessica | | 09 August 2004 | ip: logged Donkey dragon babies? No, we haven't. If anyone can tell us where we can get them, we will add them to the gallery. Comment by:- Editor | | 10 August 2004 | ip: logged i luved shrek 2 i think it was almost the best movie ive seen so far lol heheh Comment by:- amanda | | 19 August 2004 | ip: logged i have a story for an animation movie. i know it will hit the box office. contact me for more information. olyke@yahoo.com Comment by:- Anonymous | | 23 August 2004 | ip: logged I loved this film. Haven't seen Shrek 1 but I thought this film had a nice story and was funny and entertaining all the way through. Realy easy to watch for adults and children. 8/10 Comment by:- Christine | | 25 August 2004 | ip: logged why don't you put pictures of donkey dragon babies? you really need them. Comment by:- Rene'e | | 29 August 2004 | ip: logged Shrek 2 rocked its a good family movie tht every1 can go and see Comment by:- scott | | 01 September 2004 | ip: logged yea the bananas http://ww |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 16 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSS IN BOOOOOOOOOOOOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i saw dis with 14 of my frends on my bday........n my frend ayesha looooooves puuuuuuuuus in boots!she calls herself mrs.puss in boots n mrs.lauri ylonen(she's in luv wid him 2)i luuuuuuuuuv PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUS IN BOOOOOOOOTS n DONKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOLOLOLOLn i sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo luv d spoofs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Comment by:- anuapma(hilary's biggest fan) | | 22 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| my names anupama ok?i made a mistake |
| Comment by:- anupama(hilary's biggest fan) | | 22 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| I agree with all the puss in boots lovers. He is soooooooooo cute! Espesially when he does that cute face, with the eyes. I love him soooooooooo much. I think this is the best movie ever and he is the best character in the whole world. Anyone who says different has total mantal problems. Thanks for reading this. P.S: What is with the monkey thing and the poo guy? They are so retarted.Oh! And the Good Charolite dude, if that's suposed to be funny then you should get a therapist. And if Anupama is reading this don't make any more mistakes cause that's just embarrasing |
| Comment by:- Megan Garcia | htth://www.movie-gazette.com/c... | 07 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| SHREK PART 1 AND 2 , LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!!! |
| Comment by:- lISA | | 11 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| shrek 3 is great |
| Comment by:- the one | | 20 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| shrek 2 is a great moive better than the first one in every way and i love the moive especialy the bit with the mission impossible music |
| Comment by:- unknown | | 20 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| Shrek 2 is fantastic. I have seen it about 14 times since it came out and I love it. It's sooooo much better than the 1st. Puss is an OK dude but the best character is: THE FAIRY GODMOTHER! I'm a huge Jennifer saunders fan and I love her rendition of Bonnie Tyler's holding out for a hero! I love the Dragon-Donkies! SHREK 2 RULES!!!(SO DOES JENNIFER SAUNDERS!) |
| Comment by:- The Fairy Godmother's husband | | 20 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| Why do you all love my movies?!!!! RAGGHH!!!! |
| Comment by:- Shrek | | 20 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| u definitely need 2 have pics of the donley-dragon babies, they are the cutest |
| Comment by:- Punani #1 | | 28 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| my kids and I loved it, and I think they should have plush donkey-dragon babies, if they made them as cute as they were in the movie, i'd buy one for myself, not just my kids |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 06 November 2004 | ip: logged |
| why the heck dont u have pics of the donkey/drgon babies??? they are the cutest things ever i wanna stuffed animal like it!! well emil me u know where i can find those pics!!totalsexyness@hotmail.com |
| Comment by:- Kia | | 06 November 2004 | ip: logged |
| HEYYYYYYYYY WATS THIS SHIZZZ WHERE PINOCCHIOS PICS HE KICKED! |
| Comment by:- WINGWONG | | 15 November 2004 | ip: logged |
| I really hope that you get the dragon donkey baby pics soon!!!! |
| Comment by:- Me | | 17 November 2004 | ip: logged |
