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List Price: $29.99 | | Label: Paramount Home Video / Dreamworks
Salesrank: 565
Released: November 13, 2007 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek s father-in-law King Harold suddenly croaks that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss In Boots for a new quest Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile back in the kingdom Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. Fiona and a band of princesses must stop him to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule! System Requirements:Running Time: 92 Mins. Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 097361179247 Manufacturer No: 117924
Description of Shrek the Third (Widescreen Edition):
It's not easy being an ogre, but Shrek finds it doubly difficult for an ogre like himself to fill in for a king when his father-in-law King Harold of Far, Far Away falls ill in this third Shrek movie. Shrek's attempts to fulfill his kingly duties play like a blooper reel, with boat christenings and knighting ceremonies gone terribly wrong, and to say that Shrek (Mike Myers) is insecure about his new role is a gross understatement. When King Harold (John Cleese) passes away, Shrek sets out with Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss-in-Boots (Antonio Banderas) to find Arthur (Justin Timberlake), the only heir in line for the throne besides himself. Just as Shrek sets sail to find Artie (as Arthur is more commonly known), Fiona (Cameron Diaz) shocks Shrek with the news that she's pregnant. Soon after, Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) sends Captain Hook (Ian McShane) in pursuit of Shrek and imprisons Fiona and her fellow Princesses as part of his plan to install himself as King of Far, Far Away. Shrek finds an awkward Artie jousting with his high school classmate Lancelot (John Krasinski) and, while Artie is certainly no picture of kingliness, Shrek is determined to drag him back to Far, Far Away to assume the throne. Mishaps and comedy abound, including a spell gone wrong that locks Donkey and Puss-in-Boots inside one another's bodies. While Fiona and the other Princesses prove they're anything but helpless women, Artie and Shrek battle their own fears of inadequacy in a struggle to discover their own self-worth. In the end, Shrek, Artie, and Fiona each learn a lot about their individual strengths and what truly makes each of them happy. Of course, it's the pervasive humor and wit that make Shrek the Third so side-splittingly appealing. Rated PG for some crude and suggestive humor, but appropriate for most families with children ages 6 and older. --Tami Horiuchi
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Shrek the Third (Widescreen Edition) Reviews:
The great Shrek empire 
2008-06-23 - I am not a kid but I loved this movie. Truely I loved them all. Who is more sensible than Shrek? Who is sexier than Fiona? Who is more hard headed than her mom? There are so many subtle themes running through the movies. My fav charactor is Gingy. Always watch the credits, some funny stuff there.
If you can't get enough of Shrek...., Rent (don't buy) this DVD 
2008-06-20 - You may love the jolly green ogre, and his band of merry donkeys, cats, puppets, gingerbread men, etc.
However what was once fresh, new and innovative, now is bit like day old bread, still edible, but more than a bit stale.
My family and I really wanted to like this movie. We rented it and Ratatouille the same weekend, and guess which was the more memorable of the non-human characters?
The problem is, you get a sense this film was written by a committee of corporate types who rather than deciding to tell a good story, decided to show the world how clever they are. You never connect with this film, as it is gag, after gag, like a bad vaudeville sketch.
In Shrek I and Shrek II you cared about what happened to the characters, this time...., I couldn't care less.
Cheers!
Right up There With Shrek 1 
2008-06-19 - I loved this movie, and think it's right up there in poignancy and humor with the first film in the trilogy. It was funny as all get-out, had great heart, and although the super animation changed the character's features a bit and the plentiful Special Features were a bit weird, I LOVED this DVD. I'm not a big fan of JT, but I think he did all right in this, and I -adored- the princesses and their roles in this film. ^_^ The goofs, baby advice and yearbook features were the most fun for me, (again though, I thought the yearbook thing was a bit of a stretch since we didn't really explore the school characters -that- much), and I'm so glad to see they've kept up not only the wit, humor and charm of the first movie, but that they've retained its heart as well. ..After all, without both aspects, it just wouldn't be Shrek. ;)
Cheerful Kudos!
RM
Every household needs Shrek!
2008-06-18 - This is a fantastic addition to the Shrek series. I hope there is more! Shrek is loved by all children with adult innuendo's tied in. This movie will make you laugh out loud!
Merna Throne
Pocket of Pearls: A 30-day pocket workbook to start hearing a softer voice inside of you!
a good film--but not great and not as good as the first two were (three and one half stars)
2008-06-15 - Shrek The Third is a good movie with incredible animation. I marvel at that animation! However, the plot is just average and it didn't really hold my attention the way I hoped it would. I think after this Dreamworks needs to move on to new develop new characters in new films; but only time will tell if Dreamworks wants to milk this theme yet again. The voiceovers are very well done and the DVD has a plethora of extras.
When the action begins, Shrek (Mike Myers) and his wife Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) are filling in for the ailing King Harold (John Cleese). Unfortunately, King Harold passes away and, with his dying wish, names Shrek as the rightful heir to the throne. This doesn't sit too well with Shrek who has been suffering from public relations embarrassment to public relations embarrassment as he launches ships with such strength that the ship blows a hole and sinks--and more. King Harold says, just before he dies, that the only other heir to the throne would be a young man at school named Arthur (Justin Timberlake). Immediately after the funeral for King Harold, Shrek, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss-in-boots (Antonio Banderas) set sail to find Arthur at school. Things go downhill even more when Artie (as Arthur is called) is ambivalent at best to become a king; and it's up to Shrek and his buddies to convince Arthur to become king.
Of course, things back in Far, Far Away Land aren't much better. Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his cronies take over the kingdom and imprison Fiona and her friends including Fiona's mother. Things look pretty bleak.
Of course, the plot can go anywhere from here. (Yes, I know, you've read the spoilers by now but I won't give them away anyway.) Will Fiona and the other women be able to break free and fight the evil Prince Charming? How does Shrek react when he finds out he's becoming a father? What happens to Puss-in-boots and Donkey when an old wizard accidentally casts a spell on them so that they are trapped in each other's bodies? Watch the movie and find out!
The DVD extras are very extensive. The commentary is great; and I like the bonus feature that includes a man going through a storyboard of a deleted scene at the school where Arthur is standing on line to get his lunch. There are funny "suggestions" from Donkey, Shrek and other characters as to how to deal with the problems of parenthood; and there are web links as well.
Overall, this is a good effort and a movie to watch when a better one is unavailable. However, Shrek fans will love this movie. This is best suited for families with kids that are at least 8 or 9 years old because of some crude humor that you wouldn't want younger kids to experience.
