I like it but, there was a quite a bit of fighting going on during the movie. But overall it was pretty good.I like the other ones better though.
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Shrek the Third
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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
Princess power saves the day for ogre and pals.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Shrek the Third
Parents need to know that, like the previous two Shrek films, this movie includes jokes aimed at adults that will go over the head of most kids. While parents chuckle about Fuzzy Navels and Mojitos (is drinking necessary in a PG film, by the way??), the "Versarchery" logo, and Shrek's hesitance to face fatherhood, their kids will just laugh at the antics of their fairytale friends. There's some cartoon violence (sword-fights, punches), which is often played for laughs. Expect even your youngest kid to want to see this one -- if they watch TV, go with you to the supermarket, or eat at McDonalds, chances are they've seen Shrek in ads for everything from junk food to anti-obesity PSAs (talk about mixed messages!).
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what made kids want to see this movie -- the story or all the product tie-ins. Do kids want a product because Shrek is pictured on it? Parents can also discuss the movie's girl power issues. Why do the princesses respond to their situation by "assuming the position to be rescued"? How do Fiona and the Queen challenge the ladies to take matters into their own hands? In terms of the film franchise, should the Shrek movies continue, or this is a good one to finish it off? Which of the three movies is the best, and why?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Worse out of all of the 3
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
an ok movie
an ok movie but some parts are boring.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
I love this movie it so funny and the babies are cute!
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
so-so
Yeah, gayer (and by that I mean it literally had a gay tailor in there) than the first 2.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Just as good as all of the other ones
This movie was really funny and had no adult content whatsoever and I think that all kids will love this movie from ages 8+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
So-so sequel offers few laughs and a cheesy storyline
Sexual Content (Pause): Shrek and Fiona are seen in bed together (and it's implied that Shrek is naked). "The talk" is interrupted. A possibly transsexual character makes a comment that someone makes her "hotter than July". Violence (Pause): Battle scenes include weapons such as sticks and swords. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (On): While Prince Charming has an extremely bad attitude for threatening to kill Shrek, the overall theme is tolerance and coming to accept yourself. Fiona is a strong female character, and so are the princesses - after they break the selfish, materialistic stereotype. Commercialism (Not an Issue): Parodies of actual places and products. Part of a huge marketing machine. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Pause): Fuzzy navels are ordered at a bar, talk of drinking mojitos, and a marijuana reference.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
not as funny as the other two
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great movie for kids
This movie was a great movie to go see with the family. It is funny. There is not much to say about it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Shrek the Third...how is this a kid's movie again?
I just recently watched this movie with my family thankfully my daughter slept through it because I was disgusted. Never in my life did I think that there would be a cross dressing princess in a CHILDREN'S MOVIE. The "lovely" princess said things along the lines of "Prince Charming makes me hotter than July" so before you rent this movie to watch, watch it without your kids first, use your own discretion!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
omg
this movie was cool and cute but hello it has the wierdest language but I dont care that much of it and the the the the SEX its horrid except Shrek and Fiona but Doris,Rupunzel and Charming I cant believe it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
ehhh
I honestly don't like admitting this but I was disappointed with Shrek 3. I think that they introduced way too many uneeded characters and focused way to much on justin timberlakes character who really didn't help the movies story because it was very confusing and tossed around. I think that this movie was sloppier writing wise. It definitely wasn't as funny as the first but it did have its moments. If I being 14 was confused than I'm sure little kids may be overwhelmed too. I defnitely think that the series should stop here so this doesn't happen to poor Shrek again.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
not as good as the first two!
i think that the first two were better, but this one was good too. I still think that they should have had more of the baby orgres in the movie. Perhaps a fourth would be good to have all about shrek, fionia, and the babies, and maybe how Artie is handling being king!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Shrek the Third
Sexual Content (Pause): Shrek and Fiona sleep in the same bed, and it's implied that Shrek is naked. "The talk" is interrupted. A character states that another character makes her "hotter than July". Violence (Pause): A battle scene features fist-fighting and weapons. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (On): Characters learn to be tolerant of one another. Strong female characters, though they are helpless and selfish at first. Commercialism (Not an Issue): Fake commercialism for fast food and other products. Shrek is a huge marketing empire. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Pause): Characters drink fuzzy navels. References to mojitos and marijuana.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
the Shrek series should end here...
Shrek 1 was hilarious. Shrek 2 was even better. So when this one came out, it was apparent it would fall short of expectations. Instead, this one jumped, tripped on a rock, and fell off a cliff. The humor in this one is more mild than any of the others, but the humor still isn't as mild as other movies. Justin Timberlake only makes this movie worse. Overall, I'd take your kid to something else if you're both looking for a good time.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this movie is terrible
this is the worst Shrek yet. It left me disappointed and ripped-off. I HATED the second one, but my parents encouraged and encouraged me to go see this movie. I did, it was like watching Norbit all over again. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
awsome movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
its an awsome movie its greate for all ages i rate it 1 month+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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