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Shrek 2

Shrek · Shrek Collection

2004 93 min PG
Critic8.8
Animation Adventure Comedy Family
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Overview

Shrek and Princess Fiona return to the kingdom of Far Far Away to visit Fiona's parents, unaware that their marriage has upset the royal plans and brought a manipulative Fairy Godmother into the picture.
Overall 8.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Animation Desk

8.8 /10

Pros

  • Widely considered one of the greatest animated sequels ever produced
  • Introduction of Puss in Boots voiced brilliantly by Antonio Banderas
  • Incredible pop-culture parody and iconic musical numbers like 'Holding Out for a Hero'

Cons

  • None; widely celebrated as a high point in animated comedy
Verdict A rare sequel that elevates the original with sharper wit, iconic new characters, and cinematic brilliance.

AI Review

Meeting his royal in-laws in Far Far Away turns into a chaotic misadventure for Shrek, who faces social pressures, scheming royalty, and the legendary feline assassin Puss in Boots.

A rare sequel that elevates the original with sharper wit, iconic new characters, and cinematic brilliance.

A phenomenal, laugh-out-loud masterpiece that outshines even the original film.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Animated Feature · Nominated

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Academy Award

Best Animated Feature Nominated

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Cast

Mike Myers Shrek
Eddie Murphy Donkey
Cameron Diaz Princess Fiona
Antonio Banderas Puss in Boots
Julie Andrews Queen Lillian
John Cleese King Harold
Rupert Everett Prince Charming
Jennifer Saunders Fairy Godmother

Characters

Shrek Mike Myers
Donkey Eddie Murphy
Princess Fiona Cameron Diaz
Puss in Boots Antonio Banderas
Queen Lillian Julie Andrews
King Harold John Cleese
Prince Charming Rupert Everett
Fairy Godmother Jennifer Saunders

Crew

Andrew Adamson Director
Kelly Asbury Director
Conrad Vernon Director
Aron Warner Producer
David Lipman Producer
John H. Williams Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams Music Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Trivia

  • Shrek 2 was the highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide for several years and introduced Puss in Boots to global audiences.

Quotes

"Do the roar!"

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