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Shrek 2 Reviews

2004

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After returning from their honeymoon and showing "home movies" to their friends, Shrek and Fiona learn Fiona's parents have heard their daughter has married her true love and wish to meet the husband and invite him to their kingdom, called Far Far Away. The catch? Fiona's parents are unaware of the curse that struck their .. Read more

Starring	Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Cleese
Director	Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon
Genres	Animated, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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- Lively sequel that lacks the charm of the first movie, being too dependent for laughs on a series of movie in-jokes and parodies, with references to everything from The Fabulous Baker Boys to The Lord of the Rings.
- 34233
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  2 Much
  
  ‘Shrek 2’ is disappointing sequel that relies far too much on parodies and pastiches of films and popular culture at the expense of plot or character... read more »
  
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  - zozrat
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Oct 2004 at 13:26
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- - 0
  - 0
  shrek 2
  
  The perfect family film, even Nan will love this one. Fairy godmother is fantastic sweetie darling. As for Puss..... What a legend!
  
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- 1116626
- - Bennett81
  - 1 review
  - Llanelli, S.Wales
  - 04 May 2012 at 20:11
- - 0
  - 0
  totally brilliant
  
  amazing film, introducing one of the best characters ever Puss In Boots.
  
  lots of great animation and hillarious storyline and script
  
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- 1100233
- - cheesekake
  - 768 reviews
  - uk
  - 07 Mar 2012 at 21:43
- - 4
  - 2
  A WORTHY SEQUEL!
  
  Good quality, funny, family fun.
  
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- 942373
- - Norman Barry
  - Surrey, England.
  - 25 Nov 2010 at 15:17
- - 3
  - 3
  A WORTHY SEQUEL!
  
  Good quality, funny, family fun.
  
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- - Norman Barry
  - Surrey, England.
  - 25 Nov 2010 at 15:16
- - 3
  - 3
  A WORTHY SEQUEL!
  
  Good quality, funny, family fun.
  
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- 942370
- - Norman Barry
  - Surrey, England.
  - 25 Nov 2010 at 15:13
- - 0
  - 0
  OK but not as good as the first.
  
  Sequel to the highly entertaining erm..Shrek.
  
  Funny in places but also quite annoying too. Really didn't like the Fairy Godmother character (Yes ... read more »
  
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- - Bassman71
  - 460 reviews
  - Didsbury, England
  - 01 Sep 2010 at 12:58
- - 0
  - 1
  funny and cute
  
  WHEN I ORDERED THIS DVD I THOUGHT I HAD NOT SEEN THE FILM BUT I HAD, STILL ENJOYED IT THOUGH, AS USUAL THE BRIDES PARENTS DOD NOT APPROVE OF HER CHOICE OF ... read more »
  
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- 841353
- - sexyplonker
  - 14 reviews
  - Plymouth
  - 20 Dec 2009 at 17:32
- - 1
  - 0
  good movie
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Shrek has rescued Princess Fiona, got married, and now is time to meet the parents. Shrek, Fiona and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 14 Dec 2009 at 13:16
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  Brill
  
  Think the followup to the original is fab! Maybe not so good as the original itself but defo worth a watch!
  
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- - isgirvan
  - 2 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 17 Nov 2009 at 10:15
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  - 0
  Shrek 2
  
  Love it! Didn't fail to deliver, all round family comedy! :)
  
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- - Licklecaz
  - 1 review
  - Eastleigh
  - 08 Oct 2009 at 06:52
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- - 71
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  2 Much
  
  ‘Shrek 2’ is disappointing sequel that relies far too much on parodies and pastiches of films and popular culture at the expense of plot or character... read more »
  
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- 311670
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - zozrat
  - 6 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Oct 2004 at 13:26
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  - 8
  I'm wearing ladies underwear.
  
  When Shrek and new wife Fiona return from their honeymoon, they discover that the Princess' parents, the King and Queen of Far Far Away, insist that they ... read more »
  
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- - JediSi
  - 301 reviews
  - Kent
  - 20 Sep 2007 at 18:33
- - 20
  - 13
  Hilarious and clever - even better than the first!
  
  I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found Shrek 2 to be a multi-layered gem.
  
  The plot continues from where Shrek left off (in which a beautiful ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - wreeve
  - 60 reviews
  - London NW3
  - 27 Jun 2004 at 09:01
- - 11
  - 4
  Green is Good
  
  This doesn't have quite the same magic of the first movie, which could be put down to the fact that as a sequal it doesn't have that new 'wow' ... read more »
  
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  - Deepest Darkest Romney Marsh
  - 02 Nov 2004 at 15:45
- - 17
  - 14
  Don't Bother!
  
  After the absolute masterpiece that was Shrek, this sequel was eagerly awaited. Unfortunately, part of the first films charm was the unknown soundtrack, Shrek 2... read more »
  
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- - spanky
  - west midlands
  - 15 Nov 2004 at 18:47
- - 8
  - 4
  Flimsy plot, but still funnier than most.
  
  Shrek is a masterpiece. Shrek 2 as is the way with sequels to masterpieces isn’t. The plot is too flimsy, as Shrek goes to meet the in-laws with Donkey in... read more »
  
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- - Northernsky
  - 318 reviews
  - Halifax
  - 07 Dec 2004 at 19:27
- - 5
  - 0
  Shrek 2
  
  Having seen the first movie, I was worried whether Shrek 2 would be a let down; thankfully this was not the case. Although not as good as the first movie, it ... read more »
  
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- 10290
- - Alex Kelly
  - London, England
  - 12 Jul 2004 at 17:54
- - 5
  - 2
  Excellent film really ...
  
  Excellent film really funny, enjoyed by the whole family many of the jokes could be taken at different levels. Definately as good if not better than the first ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - DUNSTABLE
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 17:51
- - 5
  - 2
  Excellent!
  
  This film, like the first may need to be watched several times to pick up on the subtle background humour. The first film was definitely a tough act to follow. ... read more »
  
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- 80032
- - Ian
  - Epsom, UK
  - 10 Mar 2005 at 16:28
- - 4
  - 1
  To say this film is ...
  
  To say this film is sheer brilliance is a huge understatement. I thought the first one was good, but this, it's the best ever, congratulations Dreamworks ... read more »
  
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- 47862
- - Rosie#14
  - RUNCORN
  - 25 Sep 2004 at 14:12

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