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Shrek 2
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Just as much fairytale fun as the first one.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Shrek 2
Parents need to know that this movie has some crude potty humor and some moments of mild peril and tension. The king hires a hit man to get rid of Shrek -- luckily it's a small cat. Shrek and friends steal potions from the scheming fairy godmother. The only casualties are an enchanted character and a couple of fish.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about struggles to get along. Why does the king really disapprove of Shrek? How are he and Shrek the same? Why does Shrek try so hard to change for his new family? Fiona's childhood room has images of handsome princes and princess all over it. Why does this intimidate Shrek? For the girls: do you have tiaras and princess toys in your room? What do you think of Fiona's decision to marry someone like Shrek instead of someone from her childhood dreams? Why do you think she'll be happier with Shrek than with Prince Charming?
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Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 9 and give itpretty good
- Lives in NebraskaI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A Truly Hilarious Sequel Much Better Than the Original!
VERY funny. One of my favorites. The only objectionable content are some mild innuendos and some mild language. Great for kids 8 and up. Highly recommended.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great film!
gREAT FILM FOR ANY AGES. hIGHLY RECCOMEND IT.
- Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Finally - a sequel that's even better than the first
Sexual Content (Pause): A character may be a transsexual/transvestite/cross-dresser/etc. Pinocchio's nose grows when he says he isn't wearing ladies' underwear. Some innuendo. Violence (Not an Issue): Mostly comic. Language (Pause): Double play on the word "ass". Social Behavior (On): Fiona is a strong female character. Tolerance and accepting yourself are major themes of the movie. Some crude humor. Commercialism (Not an Issue): Parodies of actual places and products. Part of a huge marketing machine. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): Drug joke - but it turns out to be catnip.
- Lives in South CarolinaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Sexual Content (Pause): Lots of innuendo. Violence (Not an Issue): Comic peril. Language (Pause): Ass. Social Behavior (On): Shrek learns to accept himself. Commercialism (Not an Issue): Fake commercialism for fast food and other products. Shrek is part of a huge marketing empire. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): A brief drug joke, but it's really catnip.
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