Shrek 2 (2004): Double the Trouble

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Shrek 2 (2004)

4.1 out of 5

Movie Information:

Director: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon

Returning directors deliver another hilarious chapter in Shrek’s story, filled with pop culture references and cleverly parodied fairy tale tropes.

Lead: Mike Myers

Mike Myers reprises his role as the grumpy yet lovable ogre Shrek, bringing his signature comedic timing to the character.

Lead: Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz returns to voice Fiona, who grapples with her ogre identity in the sequel.

The Movie's Business

Box Office Performance: North American Gross: $436.7 million (top-grossing film of the year), Worldwide Gross: $935.4 million (global phenomenon)

Synopsis

Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) return in “Shrek 2,” this time facing new challenges. After their fairytale wedding, they travel to Fiona’s parents’ kingdom, Far Far Away, where they are greeted with disapproval by Fiona’s uptight fairy godmother and a prince charming wannabe. 

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As Shrek and Fiona navigate the social etiquette and pressures of royalty, they encounter a scheming Fairy Godmother who has her own plans for Fiona’s future. With the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), a swashbuckling cat with a heart of gold, Shrek must fight to win Fiona’s hand (and heart) once again.

Required Viewing Movies (RQV): REVIEW

Strengths

Shrek 2” builds upon the success of the first film, offering a hilarious and witty script that cleverly parodies classic fairy tales. 

The voice acting is superb, with Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz perfectly capturing Shrek and Fiona’s personalities. 

The animation is visually stunning, bringing the fairytale world and its characters to life in vibrant detail. 

New characters like Puss in Boots add a fresh layer of humor and action to the story.

Weaknesses

The plot follows a similar formula to the first film, and some jokes might feel repetitive. 

The social commentary can be a bit heavy-handed at times.

Why Shrek 2 is Required Viewing

Shrek 2” is a laugh-out-loud comedy with something for everyone. Adults will appreciate the clever pop culture references and witty social commentary, while children will enjoy the slapstick humor, bright animation, and lovable characters. The film’s message of self-acceptance and celebrating differences makes it a perfect choice for a family movie night.

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