Shrek the Third (DVD, 2007, Full Screen Version)

Right off the bat, Third had massive shoes to fill. The second Shrek, by far the series' sharpest installment, also happens to be one of the funniest animated comedies I've ever seen. It's also the third-highest grossing film of all time . In comparison, this new sequel cannot measure up to its immediate predecessor. Third more closely resembles the original Shrek, hinging its fate on a rescue mission (of sorts) that's designed to bring the titular, bitter homebody a little bit closer to his beloved swamp

Subversive humor, long the calling card of the Shrek films, is present here but in shorter supply. A dream sequence involving a wave of baby ogres invading Shrek's cottage gets its biggest laugh when the scene shifts abruptly to a textbook nightmare that shows Shrek giving a commencement speech at his college graduation wearing a cap but missing his gown. The Shrek team assumes their audience has matured since the ogre's 2001 debut, so it doesn't hesitate to toss off jokes about Hooters, baby making, and parenting perils, knowing full well these gags will reach maximum impact at an altitude higher than the average adolescent head.

Third is a short comedy (running barely 90 minutes), and the funniest bits are in the trailers: Shrek and Fiona bumbling through their royal duties in the requisite opening montage; Donkey and Puss switching bodies after new character Merlin (Eric Idle) casts an inappropriate spell. When the sharp sarcasm wanes, Shrek smashes objects or falls back on a flatulence joke. Ninety minutes of this is more than enough.

It goes without saying that the cutting-edge animation impresses. In this installment, our main ogre looks more human -- Shrek actually resembles the late Carroll O’Connor in this outing -- and the human characters behave more like ogres. Unfortunately, Prince Charming is a minor foil compared to his mom, the Fairy Godmother (voiced with devilish wit by Jennifer Saunders in part two), and the conflict sustaining Third withers rather quickly.

Thankfully, there is the family issue, and Shrek the Third concludes with a choreographed home-from-the-nursery routine that’s frantic, caring and -- again -- constructed with parents in mind. Some might think this is a natural end for Shrek and Fiona, but parents know their fun is just beginning.

THIS IS A MUST BUY

OVERALL
8.5/10

This movie from the Shrek series, had some really big shoes to fill, since Shrek 2 was very funny. Third, matched and in many ways, beat Shrek 2 out of the water. It's more than just a sequel, but an actual continuation of the story as it continues to grow like the audience.

The writer's seem to have kept in mind that the Shrek series fans have grown with the story, and in Third, they threw in some adult humor. In kingdom of Far Far Away, they put up Hooters and crack jokes about baby making. A dream sequence from Shrek about little baby ogres flooding his home and destroying EVERYTHING, to him ending up at his graduation with nothing on except his graduation cap. I think many people have had dreams like that as they get closer to graduating. Plus Prince Charming, tries to live up to his name for his mother, The Fairy Godmother, only to eventually find himself just like her by the end of the story.

This is a must buy to continue on the story of Shrek. If you have yet to see it, you wont be disappointed. You can easily start from Shrek and move on into Shrek 2 and then Shrek the Third. The story continues on including the same cuteness as the 2nd brought in. These movies are perfect for anyone of any age and is sure to make anyone laugh out loud.

Great show for kids that keeps the magic of shrek alive in this trilogy. Its fun even if your a kid at heart and keeps fairy tales, happy endings and comedy alive.

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I was looking for this movie for a birthday gift it arrived on time and was what I expected. I like this movie very much

This movie is an absolute gem..it has funny parts that only adults would understand or find funny...like double entandre and implied humor along side a great kids movie that will keep them entertained!!! Recommended for all families that love a Good movie!! The Gingerbread Man and Pinochio steal the show even though they only have a few scenes!! "I know the baby is gonna love it cause I already do"..."The only thing you'll ever be king of is king of the stupids!!!"

Another great Shrek. Very cute and funny. Whole family enjoys as we have watched several times. Even grandkids, aged 4 and 6, love it.

Out of the three Shrek Movies, we would rate Shrek The Third as AVERAGE. The kids really enjoyed it and found it amusing, and the adults in the house found it a little interesting with some good laughs here and there.

Out of the three, we would definitely prefer the first two. The third one just didnt quite do it for us.

Its a good RENTAL though. Im not really sure if its worth buying.

Shrek The Third introduces 3 Baby Shreks at the end, which was kind of cute.



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this is a good movie for the whole family very entertaining would recomend for all ages i am 48 and can watch them over and over never get tired and my kids loved them

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I love this movie! It is exciting and hilarious. A good flick for the whole family! I definitely recommend watching it!

I liked all three of the Shrek movies. I like Shrek the Third because they finally had babies and that is what makes a family....a family.

todo perfecto, las condiciones muy buenas, quede conforme, gracias ya hasta vi 3 veces la pelicula, ami familia le encanta la trilogia de shrek

i love this movie because it it a good family movie a good movie for kids of all ages....moms and dads too! the hidden humor that adults love and all the cute little characters that kids love! i am trying to expand my daughters dvd collection and i am finding some good deals on Ebay! Thanks!

my grandsons loved the shrek movies but this one doesn't hold there interest but still wonted all three

My family and I have seen all of the Shrek movies, but we didn't have "Shrek the Third".
It is a very funny movie and well worth the price. I'm glad I bought it.
Now my family and I can enjoy it over and over again, whenever we feel like it.

The big thing about this movie was the babies but there were no babies until the last 10 minutes. This movie is about Shrek shreking his responsibility to be King.

It doesn't work with my ps3 station. I coudln't watch it and I waste my money invane..............................................................................................................................................

this was a christmas gift for my grandkids, and I just talked to them and they said they loved it. thankyou for the quick mailing of it.

It was a brand new movie and is an extremely funny movie to a great series that my daughter just loves! She loves the other Skrek movies and will love this one too! We're big fans of Shrek!

VERY FUNNY. EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND ENJOY. APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES, EVEN ADULTS WILL ENJOY. QUICK PACED, SO IT DOESN'T LOSE THE LITTLE ONES ATTENTION. HILARIOUS. HOPE YOU ENJOY AS MUCH AS MY FAMILY DOES WE WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN!