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Plot:
When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Unless Shrek (with th...( read more 
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MCT:August 26, 2008bad bad movie stay far away seriously i wasted 20 dollars watching this piece of crap at the movies.
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MCT:August 26, 2008Amazing that after a trilogy it's still really funny. Murphy and Banderas work so well off each other. All star cast, just another funny and unique, Myers classic. I reckon they can keep making them if Myers, Diaz, Murphy and Banderas all keep playin their same roles!
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MCT:August 25, 2008Oh yeah almost forgot about this movie. I saw it when it ifrst came out. after it was done i thought it to be a little short but it was entertaining enough. the quality of work is the best of all three shreks but is starting to loose a little bit of the teamwork feel that shrek always had. The addition of arthur wasn't annoying but the babies make it seem a bit lame.
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MCT:August 24, 2008Not seen this one yet but loved the first two. The humour is my kind of humour so I'll be getting this out on DVD soon
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MCT:August 24, 2008Fab I love it I loved Merlin the Wizard I loved the whole film and all three Shrek films they are all fantastic
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MCT:August 22, 2008
The third film in the Shrek trilogy and a funny one too as Shrek and Fiona now have babies to look after! Donkey is funny as ever and the new little ogres are soooo cute! A great family film.
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MCT:August 21, 2008
I'm not as big of a Shrek fan as the rest of my family is. This one wasn't bad for a third, It had a couple funny moments and a couple gross moments, as usual. Wasn't bad, wasn't... excellent.
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MCT:August 21, 2008
Despite these criticisms, Shrek the Third, which opened in 4,122 North American cinemas on May 18, 2007, grossed a total of US$121,629,270 in its first weekend, the best opening weekend ever for an animated film, and third best overall. As of November 30, 2007, Shrek the Third has grossed $321 million in the United States and $473.4 million overseas, bringing its cumulative total to $794.4 million. Shrek The Third was the fourth highest grossing film worldwide in 2007, only behind Spider Man 3, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. It was also the second-highest grossing movie in the United States in that year, behind Spider-Man 3. In addition, it was the highest-grossing animated movie worldwide of 2007. Compared to its predecessors, the film also had an unusually short box office lifespan. Shrek the Third spent only 12 weeks in theaters, while Shrek and Shrek 2 were respectively in release for 29 and 21 weeks, respectively.
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MCT:August 19, 2008The first and second were good, but what happened with this one? It just fell apart! I'll admit that it has moments that made me chuckle, but not enough to give it 5 stars.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
I was disappointed with this one. I guess I thought the storyline could've been better & maybe the writing a little better. It didn't feel like the first 2 Shreks.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
Best on yet. I wonder if they'll push another. I don't see how. This one taught valuable life lessons. How can you top that?
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MCT:August 15, 2008
Baby Shreks and Donkeys are adorable. The plot was great. All of our favorite characters returned to make the movie great.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
Really funny, but still, stale because of the over-stress of the jokes. Like they were forcing people to be funny. The plot stunk- but I still had a few laughs, and even bought this one. Hey- I got a Donkey beanie baby- who can blame me??
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MCT:August 15, 2008
Four words say all that needs to be said about Shrek the Third: more of the same. The problem is, what seems fresh and pleasing the first time through starts to feel a little stale by the time we've gone through it three times (not counting video games and an amusement park ride). The recipe hasn't changed: take a few appealing characters, surround them with slightly off-kilter versions of our favorite fairy tale personalities in a land far, far away, mix in some pop songs and hip cultural references, and keep the tone generally light. It worked beautifully in Shrek and was still appealing in Shrek 2. By installment #3, it has become a little tiresome. Kids will still love the big green ogre and his wisecracking donkey, but adults may find that the formula is wearing thin. Shrek the Third is a classic example of a movie that exists because its predecessor made a lot of money. ($436 million domestically, to be exact.) There's no creative reason for this movie to have been greenlighted. It's a mass-marketed product, plain and simple, where product tie-ins fatten an already gorged pot. That's capitalism at work.
King Harold (John Cleese), the majestic frog ruler of Far Far Away, is dying. On his way out the door, he names Shrek (Mike Myers) as his heir. This frightens the big guy, so he goes looking for a suitable replacement, and the only candidate is a guy named Arthur (Justin Timberlake). Shrek, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), and Puss 'n Boots (Antonio Banderas) go on a trek to find him. When they track him down, in a high school, what they discover isn't promising. Meanwhile, back in Far Far Away, a coup has taken place. Bitter Prince Charming (Rupert Evert), tired of being a dinner theater has-been, has seized control, imprisoning Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and a few others. When Shrek returns, Far Far Away will not be the kingdom he left. But how hard could it be to defeat the preening prince and his army of fairy tale villains? Just appeal to their better natures.
The storyline shows little in the way of originality or energy, but one wonders where else the movie could have gone since most of the story possibilities were played out by the end of the second installment. The screenplay, which is credited to four writers, isn't a complete bust. In keeping with the Shrek tradition, it contains a few genuinely funny moments and a sprinkling of smart one-liners. For my money, the best sequences occur right after Shrek temporarily takes on certainly "kingly" duties while King Harold is abed. His attempts to bestow a knighthood and christen a ship aren't resounding successes. It's also amusing to watch Snow White (Amy Poehler) go into ninja mode. We've seen something like this before (Fiona in the original Shrek), but it has a certain entertainment value. There aren't as many pop references as in the previous Shreks. Two of the more obvious are homages to Rosemary's Baby and The Six Million Dollar Man. Julie Andrews also sings a line from "My Favorite Things."
Shrek the Third is directed by the team of Chris Miller and Raman Hui, both of whom have prior associations with the ogre's misadventures. Miller provided some dialogue for Shrek and Shrek 2. Hui was the supervising animator for the previous movies. Together, they create what is visually the most impressive entry of the series and arguably the most stunning computer generated animated feature to date. Every frame is sharp, bright, and elegant, with amazing textural depth and attention to detail. More impressively, the newest addition to the Shrek family, Arthur, looks surprisingly lifelike, indicating that it's becoming less of an imposing task to animate people. It's almost enough to forget about the throwaway plot and simply enjoy the way the characters and settings have been rendered.
The voice casting is fine, although half the roster seems to be comprised of current or former SNL performers. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Amy Poehler, Cheri Oteri (Sleeping Beauty), and Maya Rudolph (Rapunzel) all have significant speaking roles. Also, two members of the Monty Python troupe are represented: John Cleese and Eric Idle (as Merlin). The standout, to the extent that there is one, remains Murphy, although he's not as lively as in Shrek or Shrek 2. Justin Timberlake is forgettable as Arthur, but that may have as much to do with the whiny character as his voice work.
Shrek the Third follows the formula well enough that it will become a must-see for anyone whose age has not yet ascended into double-digit territory. What's disappointing about this movie is that it offers so little to older viewers. One thing that was true of the previous Shreks was that they worked so well on different levels that viewers of all ages could enjoy them. Parents could appreciate the films while acting as chaperones for their offspring. Single adults could go without feeling embarrassed. Unfortunately, Shrek the Third seems like so many other, generic animated movies. Take away the Shrek moniker and you're left with a slickly made version of Happily N'Ever After. Artistically, the well appears to be running dry, but that doesn't mean there won't be a Shrek 4. All that's needed is a box office windfall, and the animators will begin cranking out the next sequel before the black ink has dried on the accounting books for this one. -
MCT:August 12, 2008D: SHREK, WHAT DID THEY DO TO YOU??? They jumped aboard the <10 y.o. audience bandwagon with this one. Way too childish. I was highly disappointed. Spent most of the movie rolling my eyes.
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MCT:August 12, 2008
Kinda sad, pathetic movie that doesn't do anything besides throw in bad jokes and innuendos and have little plot development giving once again proof that sequels should not be made.
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MCT:August 12, 2008I don't know about you, but I felt Shrek should have ended at the second one. Shrek was such a huge hit when it first came out it's as if they're trying to continue to remake it in hopes of hitting it huge again. it's not working.
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MCT:August 8, 2008
Very dissapointed at this, i expected it to be alot better. There wasn't really a meaning to the film and can't even remeber what it was about!
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MCT:August 7, 2008
Out of all three Shrek films this is probably my least favourite. It seemed a little rushed and i there was only two ocassions where i laughed. Other than that i didn't find the film that funny.
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MCT:August 6, 2008
I really did not expect it to be as good as it was, but once again, it was amazing. The dialog was incredibly humorous and the soundtrack is a must have. I was also sceptical about Timberlake being an addition, but he was amazing. Merlin was fantastic and neccessary addition as well. Congradulations once again.
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MCT:August 4, 2008
Wow... just wow...
but not in the good way.
After the mighty second Shrek movie, this is nothing more than a cheap threequel that doesn't get more than a giggle. In fact, the whole thing verges on the side of being boring and definitely forgetable.
What was once a franchise with clever, sharp and spot on wit has turned into what I can only describe as a Disney straight to video style sequel.
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MCT:August 4, 2008
well i saw it and i liked it and everything but i didn't think it was a good as the the first and but it's still good :D
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MCT:August 3, 2008
After the first two impressive installments, there was too much for this one to live up to. Not only does it seem repedative but less jokes and more modern references makes the target audience appear to be for kids rather than the whole family. A fun way to kill an hour and a half but dont expect the quality of the first two.
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MCT:August 2, 2008
Not as good as one or two but still really enjoyable!! I'll be curious to see what the next installment brings!
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Gcoke8posted 7 days ago -
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i'm not a big fan of shrek so i don't think this was something we haven't seen
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OHHH.. I LOVE THIS MOVIE....FUNNY..IT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD....HAHAHAHA...specially SHREK 1 & 2...DONKEY, UR MY FAV CHARACTER.
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bought the movie it was great would watch it over and over again very good movie
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