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Shrek 2
Andrew Adamson
(2004)
88min
U Certificate
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Review
Our Score
by
Alan Jones
This welcome follow-up is every bit as cute, clever and funny as the original - if less of a surprise, as we expect its technical brilliance this time and are perhaps less dazzled by it. The sequel picks up after the marriage of Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and follows their trip to her homeland of Far Far Away. If Fiona's parents, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), are shocked to discover she's an ogre, that's nothing compared to Harold's reaction to her new husband. The king wants Fiona to marry the foppish Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), so he hires assassin Puss-in-Boots (marvellously voiced by Antonio Banderas) to kill his new son-in-law. The parodies, pop references, Disney-baiting and Hollywood send-ups (the kingdom of Far Far Away is etched as a medieval Tinseltown) are hilarious - as is Eddie Murphy, who's on great form as Donkey - and there's plenty of subtle satire and double entendres for young and old alike to savour.
Summary
The grouchy ogre and his new wife Princess Fiona set out on a journey to meet her parents. However, the king and queen are less than impressed with their daughter's choice of husband, while a conniving fairy godmother is determined to make sure her own son gets to marry the princess. Animated adventure sequel, with the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Jennifer Saunders and Rupert Everett.
Cast & Crew
Shrek
Mike Myers
Donkey
Eddie Murphy
Princess Fiona
Cameron Diaz
Queen Lillian
Julie Andrews
Puss-in-Boots
Antonio Banderas
King Harold
John Cleese
Prince Charming
Rupert Everett
Fairy Godmother
Jennifer Saunders
Ugly stepsister
Larry King
Ugly stepsister
Jonathan Ross
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Kate Thornton
Kate Thornton
Director
Andrew Adamson
Director
Kelly Asbury
Director
Conrad Vernon
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
UIP
Available on:
video, DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
2 Jul 2004
Comedy
Drama
Children's
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