If I had to choose a least favorite in this franchise I'd say this one, but it's not bad. Only problem's I have are Fiona getting PREGNANT (ummm, awkward maybe?) and cartoonish violence. Also, of course they drink and have an obvious pot reference but overall good role models and messages! Go Woman Power!
Shrek the Third
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Common Sense says
Princess power saves the day for ogre and pals.
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for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Shrek the Third was written by Sandie Angulo Chen
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!).
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- 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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What’s the Story?
Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz return as happily married ogres Shrek and Fiona in SHREK THE THIRD. This time, the couple inherits the kingdom of Far Far Away from ailing King Harold (John Cleese). Shrek doesn't think he's fit to wear a crown, so he and dependably side-splitting sidekicks Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas) set out to find the only other living heir to the throne, Arthur Pendragon (Justin Timberlake) -- but not before Fiona announces she's royally pregnant. While Shrek faces his fear of fatherhood and tries to get insecure teenager Artie to take the throne, wicked Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his motley crew of fairytale villains instigate a coup and imprison Fiona, Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), and beloved princesses Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and Snow White (voiced by comedians Amy Sedaris, Cheri Oteri, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler). In a particularly hilarious scene, Fiona and the queen spur the princesses—who are hoping a valiant prince will save them--into action. When the baby ogres finally arrive, it's clear that the producers are clearing the way for a possible fourth film.
Is It Any Good?
It's not an animated masterpiece like the enchanting first two classics, but Shrek the Third is still one of those rare films that everyone from preschoolers to grandparents will find irresistibly amusing.
The princess-in-peril subplot proves to be the most entertaining, and one of the movie's most memorable moments is Snow White summoning her woodland animal friends with a sweet high-pitched song, only to start belting out Fergie's cover of Barracuda as she storms the castle. Parents will also get a kick out of the other hits on the soundtrack. Wings' Live and Let Die accompanies a key scene, and Donkey sings Harry Chapin's Cats in the Cradle after hearing Shrek's daddy issues. But the slightly watered down third installment really isn't an improvement on its predecessors, so perhaps it's time to let Fiona and Shrek enjoy their happily ever after once and for all.
Movie Details
Studio: DreamWorks Pictures, Director: Chris Miller
Run time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release: 05/17/2007, DVD release: 11/13/2007
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action.
Run time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release: 05/17/2007, DVD release: 11/13/2007
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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- Good role models
Good Movie, Not My Fave, Though.
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I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Worse out of all of the 3
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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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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an ok movie
an ok movie but some parts are boring.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
I love this movie it so funny and the babies are cute!
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Excessive consumerism
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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.
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I rate this title on for age 0 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.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
shrek the third is vulgar.it really bored me.trust me if you see it a million times like I did you get bored
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
13
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i laughed
it was a good movie
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good
good
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
A movie i rather watch on my tv not on the big screen
ok this movie was ok funny but it was short and kind of boring i expected more from the last 2 movies and the commercials like a better story line at least so i dont think it was that good but i would have rather seen it at home but thats just my opinion but some peopl like just a movie that makes u laugh an nothing else eventhough it also was not the funniest i have see it was pretty funny.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
Another predictable but funny Shrek
this movie is kinda funny for a thirteen year old but it still gives you a boring fairy tale moral at the end (believe in yourself, dont let anybody put you down bull) and is preidictale. Pushes the limit for a kid movie. Princess strip down, burn bra, villians terrorize Far Far Away and change a store called "booters" to Hooters.
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fuck you
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
good, but a little too childish
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Don't worry, it is not as bad as they want to make it.
This is just the smae old Shrek,no suprise swares,no things that would make you put your hand in front of your and others faces. Just din't-take-a-shower-for-a-day comedy that WILL NOT offend anyone. And I mean no one...
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
I laughed alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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