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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.
updated 10.15.08
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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Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 10 and give itso-so
Yeah, gayer (and by that I mean it literally had a gay tailor in there) than the first 2.
- Lives in IndianaI rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- Lives in MassachusettsI 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+
- Lives in South CarolinaI 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.
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