The third movie was a little too shit for my taste. But when Shrek 2 came out in '04, I think Dreamworks really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole film has a clear, crisp narrative, and a new sheen of comedic timing that really gives the jokes a big boost. He's been compared to Woody, but I think Shrek has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humor.

[–] grue 9 points 4 months ago

The Shrek 2/Jennifer Saunders version of "Holding Out For A Hero" is better than the Bonnie Tyler original.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Shrek The Third was pretty decent IMO, but Shrek Forever After and all the spinoffs were really lame.

Here’s hoping 5 is at least passable

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

You haven't seen bad Shrek until you've seen Shrek 4D.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

All the spin offs?

Are you counting the latest Puss in Boots movie? Because that one was pretty well received and I personally loved it

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Puss in boots excluded. That movie went hard af