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Shrek 2 (2004)

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89

Average Rating: 7.6/10
Reviews Counted: 207
Fresh: 184 | Rotten: 23

It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right.

88

Average Rating: 7.4/10
Critic Reviews: 43
Fresh: 38 | Rotten: 5

It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right.

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69

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Average Rating: 3.5/5
User Ratings: 32,633,709

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After battling a fire-breathing dragon and the evil Lord Farquaad to win the hand of Princess Fiona, Shrek now faces his greatest challenge: the in-laws. Shrek and Princess Fiona return from their honeymoon to find an invitation to visit Fiona's parents, the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Far, Far Away. With Donkey along for the ride, the newlyweds set off. All of the citizens of Far, Far Away turn out to greet their returning Princess, and her parents happily anticipate the homecoming of

Nov 2, 2004

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All Critics (207) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (184) | Rotten (23) | DVD (28)

Like the first movie this is unassailable family entertainment, with a gentle fairy tale for kids and a raft of mildly satirical pop-culture references for parents.

March 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader
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The animation's slick in a cautious, cute, conventional kind of way, and some scenes are really very funny.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out
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Manages to undo much of what made its predecessor such a computer-generated joy ride.

August 7, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Magazine
New York Magazine
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Is it going too far out on a beanstalk to say that Shrek 2 is one of the most mature movies about adult relationships ever made?

May 22, 2004 Full Review Source: Salon.com
Salon.com
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Sharply funny.

May 21, 2004
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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A sequel that is better and funnier than the original.

May 20, 2004 Full Review Source: Washington Post
Washington Post
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Just as much fairytale fun as the first one.

December 28, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media

A pointless sequel with barely any humor, a drab plot, and a concept that is so derivative, it really angered me.

April 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | Comments (6)
Cinema Crazed

Engaging and awe-inspiring animation once again elevates Shrek's world to fantastic heights, and the laughs are just as freewheeling as we have come to expect.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile
Urban Cinefile

Much of it is good, but other moments feel uninspired, as if Sleeping Beauty had a hand in writing the script.

August 5, 2007 Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine)
Bangor Daily News (Maine)

One couldn't ask for a better sequel than Shrek 2.

May 14, 2007 Full Review Source: Mark Reviews Movies
Mark Reviews Movies

Shrek 2 is the rare sequel that can compete with the original.

June 26, 2005 Full Review Source: FromTheBalcony

Perhaps this sequel no longer has the shock of the new, but the animation is stupendous, with breathtaking effects of light and detail, the gags come thick and fast and the musical numbers are uproarious.

May 13, 2005 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK]
Guardian [UK]

Delivers neither less, nor more, than its wildly popular predecessor.

May 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness
Lessons of Darkness

The most accurate way to sum up Shrek 2 is that it is exactly like the original.

March 5, 2005 Full Review Source: NYC Film Critic | Comment (1)
NYC Film Critic

You'll be laughing from the first five minutes.

January 15, 2005 Full Review Source: ScreenRant
ScreenRant

It ends up not so much an extension of Shrek's story as an improved retelling. [It's] critique applies to any culture that has codes of behavior and appearance.

December 6, 2004 Full Review Source: Christianity Today
Christianity Today

A rambunctious pop-culture fairy tale that tops the original...In this magic potion, mirth is mixed with a pleasant message in the beauty-is-only-skin-deep category.

November 12, 2004 Full Review Source: Boulder Weekly

Oh, Antonio; as a human you are -- forgive me -- less than convincing, but as a marmalade pussycat in shiny black thigh-high boots you are absolutely sensational.

September 12, 2004 Full Review
Las Vegas Mercury

Great amusement, spectacular visuals, and a wholesome story everyone can enjoy.

August 13, 2004 Full Review Source: Oregon Herald

May not be as novel and refreshing as the 2001 original, but there's no shortage of energy and visual creativity here.

August 8, 2004 Full Review Source: Film Journal International
Film Journal International

a familiar, but funny story of matrimonial turbulence and interfamilial discord ... with a few twisted fairy tale twists, of course

August 5, 2004 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk
Q Network Film Desk

'Perfecto ejemplo del cine del nuevo milenio, así como uno de los logros más importantes en la historia del celuloide. Es, simple y sencillamente, genial e inolvidable.'

July 20, 2004

Audience Reviews for Shrek 2

Rarely a CGI-based sequel ever is seen. But Shrek 2 delivers in more ways than one. Fantastic layout and raunchy story with a blend of colorful cast-mates, Shrek 2 goes above and beyond the realm of CGI-films. 4.5/5
August 22, 2008
Eugene Bernabe

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As good as the first
December 26, 2006
superclerk25

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    1. Shrek: Oh yes, I live in a 'enchanted' forest with cute little animals.
    2. Donkey: You mean the swamp!
    – Submitted by Matthew R (6 months ago)
    1. receptionist: Enough, Reggie!
    – Submitted by Matthew R (6 months ago)
    1. Donkey: Uh why dont you guys go ahead and I'll park the car.
    – Submitted by Evan T (14 months ago)
    1. Gingerbread Man/Cedric/Announcer/Muffin Man/ Mongo: Are we there yet?
    – Submitted by Evan T (14 months ago)
    1. Donkey: I'm a stallion baby.
    – Submitted by Evan T (15 months ago)
    1. King Harold: He's ogre.
    – Submitted by Anthony A (15 months ago)

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