Shrek the Third (2007)
42 %
Reviews Counted: 194 Fresh: 81 Rotten:113 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.
Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins 43 secs
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 responsibility when his wife, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), finds out that she is... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews
Director: Raman Hui, Chris Miller
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Jon Zack
Producer: Aron Warner
Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Jon Zack
Producer: Aron Warner
Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
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Reviews
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.
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04/10/08
This is a very skillfully made corporate product, but I wonder who, exactly, will be fully satisfied.
04/07/08
Top Critic
The 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
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
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
Like an overstuffed Happy Meal with a deliberately deceiving nutritional guide.
07/03/07
There can't be another episode in the pipeline unless it is decided to erase the memory of this one which simply doesn't achieve what the first two films managed: to appeal to kids and parents as well.
06/29/07
It would be a good idea for those involved to quit while they're still (just about) winning.
06/29/07
Unfortunately, a few flashes of brilliance don’t stop this being a disappointing follow-up to the brilliant first two films. don’t let that stop you from taking your kids to see it so they can make up their own minds.
06/29/07
Under-10s will probably enjoy it while adults will feel they’ve seen it all before. Which isn’t quite the fairytale ending we’d all hoped for.
06/29/07
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