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Post by Kimmer on May 29, 2010 14:38:20 GMT -6
I've seen all of the Shrek films in the theater so I had to see this one too. On Thurs., gran, mom, Kaitlyn and I went to see it. It's definitely not on a par with the 1st 2, but is better than the 3rd one. This one has sort of a "It's a Wonderful Life" plot to it. Shrek is tired of a life filled with changing diapers, having friends drop in every night and so on. So, he signs a contract with Rumplestiltskin to have 24 hours living the way his life was--as a scary ogre. However, he sees that his life would've been MUCH different.
There aren't a lot of laughs in this film, but the ones that are there are great. There's a scene with "Donkey" and some eyeballs that makes me laugh every time I think about it.
I do recommend this film, but, keep in mind, it's not the big laugh getter that the 1st 2 were....it's enjoyable tho!!
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Post by dvdjunkie on May 30, 2010 8:32:52 GMT -6
I was really surprised at the lack of quality humor in this movie. I will agree that it is a better film than the third one, but I just didn't find it funny enough. There were too many lapses in time between laughs and I thought that most of the laughs came from Puss 'n' Boots, and that is said. There was no topical humor and Shrek, in my opinion, lost his edge.
Not good enough for me to recommend it though, but that is only me. There are others who will probably like the movie, but I can't recommend that you see it.
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Post by Kimmer on Jun 3, 2010 17:59:41 GMT -6
My only reason for recommending it was because I think that most people have followed the film series since the 1st one and, since it's the last one, well, why not go ahead and see it? But, I do agree with what you said. I thought that "Donkey" was funny as usual, I Iaughed when he was singing "Papa, Don't Preach."
I think "Puss" got sort of an expanded role (no pun intended for those who've seen him in this film!) because his film is due out next year. There was a plug for it at the end of this film.
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Post by dvdjunkie on Jun 7, 2010 12:08:58 GMT -6
And to put everything in perspective, I read in "Variety" magazine, that Mike Myers (voice of Shrek) says that there is a finished script for "A Fifth Of Shrek", in case there is an overwhelming request for another "Shrek" film. So, this may not be the last of the "Shrek" films, however I do think that they should have quit while they were ahead with "Shrek III".
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Post by Kimmer on Jun 7, 2010 16:53:19 GMT -6
I thought the 1st 2 were the best, once you bring in kids, the plot usually suffers (look at TV shows!!)
I hadn't heard about "A Fifth of Shrek!" (great name!!) The current film is still #1 at the box office so it wouldn't surprise me if they tried to make more $ out of the franchise.
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Post by tclion on Jun 16, 2010 11:11:53 GMT -6
Well guys as usual I must be the one who has to be different...lol lol lol.... I really loved the movie it wasn't the same old thing. It was fun and I really got a kick out of Puss -N-Boots.. I loved his cahrcter He was well rounded and I laughed a lot.. I really liked it and thought it was indeed better than # three. I plan on buying this one when it comes to dve.. Again I liked this one but not every one will I am different though...... ![:-X](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/lipssealed.png) I think this movie says a lot for the fathers in everyday life. They all want a day to go back and relive the old party days and I think this is the selling point for this movie....
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