We went to see this last Friday (in 3D). Unlike Toy Story 3, which uses it 3D as a form of diorama, Shrek does have things popping out of the screen.

Shrek is a dissatisfied with domestic life and wishes he could just have one day to himself and live out his ogre fantasies. Rumplestiltskin (who holds a grudge against Shrek), offers Shrek his “day of liberty” in exchange for one of Shrek’s past days. Shrek, unwisely, agrees and discovers too late that Rumplestiltskin took Shrek’s day of birth – consequently, Shrek had never been born and all the events of the previous 3 movies never happened. However, since he had never been born, when his day comes to an end, so will he. Shrek is on a very tight quest to somehow undo Rumplestiltskin’s magic.

I found it a little slow to get going, but it does pick up and we do get to see the characters in an alternate timeline. Compared to Toy Story 3, this is more of a movie for the masses, whereas Toy Story 3 is a “literate” movie.

For my money, I enjoyed Shrek Forever After more than Toy Story 3. I laughed more.

I give it a 3-1/2 to 4 out of 5. Unlike Toy Story 3, I would go see Shrek again. I considered giving it a 4, but it’s just a little too tired to warrant that (and Rumplestiltskin just wasn’t engaging enough). However, for a entertaining piece of Summer fluff, definitely worth seeing.

[rr: this was pre-recorded since I am on holiday]

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tin-tin

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i haven't seen both films. hehe.
but i heard more good reviews for toy story3 than shrek3

Friday 06 August 2010, 11:19

richard

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Toy Story 3 is a more "literate" or classy movie.

Shrek 3 is just more of a fun time movie.

The two questions are: (1) did the movie entertain? and (2) would I see it again?

Both movies entertained me (with Toy Story being surprisingly better than expected and Shrek being worse than expected). But ... if I had to go see a movie again, it would be Shrek.

Sunday 29 August 2010, 05:10

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