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Returns with the same twisted sense of humor from the original
I was expecting a C/C+ movie out of Shrek the Third. I liked the first Shrek (B), and though part two did make me laugh a little bit upon first viewing, I found it to be pretty lame the second time around, which is why my hopes for this new sequel weren't high? especially since ?thirds? are usually weak. <
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>Shrek the Third doesn't really offer a new plot. Instead, it careens from one joke to the next. Some will take issue to this, but I felt it offered more laughs than most family fare. With their PG rating, the makers push as far as they can. Some parents might complain that certain gags go too far, which is understandable, but I found that to be quite a relief. Shrek faces an extremely tough job of pleasing all demographics; kids, teens, adults, and seniors. <
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>I felt part two was mostly geared towards families, as it left out most of the edge of the first one. It was a bit too cute, whereas the first one was cute but still managed to criticize a lot of pop culture. Shrek the Third returns with the same twisted sense of humor from the original Shrek, and also plays around with epic franchises like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. You can tell that the grownup boys behind DreamWorks are having a lot of fun with their pot shots. <
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>Story wise, Shrek the Third is not very good but at the same time, it does make fun of itself. There is one scene in particular in which the material careens towards sappy drama, and the characters even acknowledge it is as an overly gooey soundtrack piles on the emotional overtone. Touches like this made me appreciate this sequel even more, they're aware of the clich's. <
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>Visually, Shrek the Third looks incredible. It stands in stark contrast to Spider-Man 3, which was supposed to deliver eye-popping special effects. And whereas Spider-Man 3 was overly emotional in its story, Shrek 3 has a sense of humor about what it's doing all the way through. It's not as original as the first one in its edge towards Hollywood but does enough right to satisfy in that regard. It's a pretty funny movie, which for a kids? movie is not something people tend to say very often. I tend to think most family fare is too light and safe. Shrek the Third proves there is some hope in turning that around.

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Funny with Good Jokes, But No Biting Satire of the Original
There is nothing wrong with "Shrek the Third." And nothing special either. That's what I thought after watching the film, which is certainly entertaining thanks to the wonderful voice cast and funny gags, but the funny part does not include the wicked and clever humor of the first "Shrek" film. <
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>Perhaps its weak story and unmemorable new characters ought to be blamed. Well, to be honest, the idea of a young, spoiled boy `Artie' who is brought from a high school by Shrek to be the king of "Far, Far Away" is not as interesting as Prince Charming, now second-rate actor playing himself on stage, returning as villain to take over the kingdom. The third "Shrek" tries to incorporate the first plot into the second while the latter has much more potential as the background story for side-splitting comedy. <
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>And we are told that Shrek is going to be a father, and through the unlikely friendship with rebellious Artie the green ogre learns to be one. That is not a bad idea, I admit, but at the same time it shows that "Shrek," both its characters and story, are now getting closer to the world and its values (Disney, for instance) which the original "Shrek" was poking fun at so effectively. <
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>In fact, funny as they are, the jokes in "Shrek the Third" have become more like familiar types that can be seen elsewhere. They borrow bits from "King Arthur" story (including retired Merlin, voiced by Eric Idle), bits from "losers" of the fables (such as Captain Hook), bits from "princesses" of famous tales (like Cinderella), but the film's script fails to develop any of these ideas. <
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>"Shrek the Third" is not a bad film. It is just average. But "average" is not something that we expect from Shrek and these lovable characters.

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Shrek and Fionna grows with time
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>Shrek the Third is not just an animation. It is a warm, hilarious movie that sees the growing up of Shrek and Fionna. While Shrek the original is about true romance, the Second is about meeting the parents and the Third is about getting ready to be a parent. <
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>In terms of characters, the duo of the donkey and the cat, royal to Shrek as always, is fun to watch. Prince Charming has a wicked voice (Rupert Everett) and such beautiful hair! The greater emphasis of the girl power and action scenes - Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty - produce even more humour and excitement. In terms of animation, Princess Fionna is more beautiful than ever. Somehow her green face, big nose and plus size combined exudes real beauty. Her frown, her gaze and smile grab attention. In terms of storyline, there are gripping moments that may result in a tear or two - the last words of King Frog, the bond between Shrek and a young King-in-waiting, the downfall of Prince Charming. <
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>I can't say Shrek the Third outdo the previous two. All I can say is that it is a natural extension of its predecessors, providing as much entertainment and warmth. It feels good to see how the characters grow up and bond together. In terms of technical development, it also evolves to be more advanced and fluid. Prince Charming and the Queen mother can pass as real people if one doesn't look closely. You won't come out of the cinema disappointed.