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Shrek the Third (2007)
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Reviews Counted:201
Fresh:82
Rotten:119
Average Rating:5.5/10
Consensus: Shrek the Third has pop culture potshots galore, but at the expense of the heart, charm, and wit that made the first two Shreks classics.
Theatrical Release:May 18, 2007 Wide
Box Office: $320,706,665
Synopsis: In the third installment of the wildly popular SHREK series of computer-animated movies, everyone's favorite hygienically challenged green ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) faces both parental and royal... [More]
Starring: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas
Director: Raman Hui, Chris Miller
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04/23/09
Shrek the Third has the curse of the third in a bankable series. It is too often sappy, tiresome, and overblown. A franchise such as Shrek, with all the money it has accumulated, should be able to buy a little freshness and originality. But instead
02/02/09
The best thing Shrek the Third has going for it is its look, which is stunning.
09/20/08
Though the devious wit of the original remains, it is obscured by too many classic-rock interludes (courtesy of Led Zeppelin, Heart and Paul McCartney) and nudging pop-culture references that seem by now just part of the formula.
04/10/08
This is a very skillfully made corporate product, but I wonder who, exactly, will be fully satisfied.
04/07/08
Top CriticThe problem with this film is that after a quick, fun beginning they repeat a similar journey from the first film. Except this time, Shrek and Artie argue instead of Shrek and Fiona.
03/03/08
Your kids may enjoy it, but you would do better to wait for the video.
02/01/08
Feels refreshed and might be -- especially for relieved parents -- the most entertaining film of the franchise.
01/02/08
While there are times of moderate amusement, Shrek the Third offers few surprises. It seems as though perhaps the creators have found their stride and are calling it in more than going out on a limb.
11/18/07
Princess power saves the day for ogre and pals.
10/31/07
To trito sequel mias ap' tis pio dimofileis mythologies stin istoria toy animation, poy apodeiknyetai pera apo ahreiasto, olotela eisitiriothiriko kai safos katotero tis istorias toy kleisimo enos franchise poy ehei, ap' o,ti fainetai, pia eksantlithei.
10/14/07
Shrek the Third, which vigilantly flirts with the grey matter between child's play and adult humor, creates curious questions for children while bringing back beloved characters for another joyride in Far Far Away.
09/21/07
It's far too open in its desires (MAKING MONEY) to be hate-worthy.
09/14/07
Any film with the wherewithal to cast Ian McShane as Captain Hook has more going for it than flatulence.
07/23/07
This third outing sadly lacks in ambition and, at times, even offers the whiff of sitcom plotting and plodding.
07/14/07
It might be best to let the big guy live happily ever after.
07/14/07
On this evidence, thrice is definitely enough.
07/07/07
Like an overstuffed Happy Meal with a deliberately deceiving nutritional guide.
07/03/07
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