For the 12 of us who couldn’t find any value in Shrek, Shrek 2 shows welcomed improvement on this loathsome concept for a feature film.
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06/05/04
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Shrek 2 (2004)
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Reviews Counted:204
Fresh:181
Rotten:23
Average Rating:7.6/10
Consensus: 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.
Theatrical Release:May 19, 2004 Wide
Box Office: $436,471,036
Synopsis: The natural order of fairy tales is interrupted in the sequel to the Academy Award®-winning blockbuster "Shrek." "Shrek 2" sends Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona on a whirlwind of new adventures... [More]
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews
Director: Conrad Vernon, Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson
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Reviews for Shrek 2
....thoughtful, extensive, focused and energetic without actually being a retread of the past
06/05/04
All and all, everyone in the family should find something to enjoy.
06/05/04
While it's not terribly original--it never takes the premise or characters anywhere new--you'll be so busy laughing you won't care.
06/05/04
More heart, a few more funny gags, the same thin caricatures and slightly better animation.
06/04/04
Filled with silly gags and pop culture references, this is a fast-paced gem of a movie that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
06/01/04
This feline-friendly film has definitely clawed its way to the upper echelon of 2004 films.
05/30/04
Film capitalizes on the endearing qualities of the first film and improves on them by adding several hilarious and well-thought characters.
05/27/04
...it is a rewarding experience just to play “spot the hilarious movie reference” even if you don’t care about the exploits of Shrek et al. But you do care.
05/27/04
Antonio for Best Supporting Actor! Puss in Boots is the best reason to see a film this summer.
05/26/04
The sequel may lack the surprise of the original, but it more than makes up for it in terms of the speed -- and volume -- of pop-culture riffs hitting the screen.
05/26/04
The Shrek gang is back and the new film is better than ever.
05/25/04
Retains the best of the original – funny characters, smart dialogue, sharp wit and a sweet moral – with less of the obnoxious aspects, and an hilarious new character.
05/25/04
The humor is so satisfying in its moment-to-moment pleasures that it's almost unsportsmanlike to criticize the bigger picture.
05/25/04
Anyone wanting to see well-crafted animated films that don't rely exclusively on making fun of pre-existing material for their jokes should stick with Pixar.
05/25/04
Serves up heaping helpings of everything fans loved about the first.
05/25/04
With its Meet the Parents vibe and its twisted take on classic fairy tale standards, Shrek 2 is always entertaining and often hilarious.
05/25/04
The long list of sequels to be released in coming months will have a hard time measuring up to this green giant.
05/24/04
There is distinctly less magic and fun in SHREK 2 as the title ogre has problems becoming accepted by his in-laws.
05/24/04
The cleverness of Shrek 2 carries a manufactured feel, rather than crafted, missing the spontaneity of the first.
05/24/04
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