It's a very good movie for the family.This is my favorite shrek movie.I like it,you will like it too!.Just buy it.
Shrek the Third
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Common Sense says
Cute but not as good as past movies; some cartoon violence.
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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, Director: Chris Miller
Run time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/17/2007, DVD release: 11/13/2007
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor, suggestive content and swashbuckling action.
Run time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release: 5/17/2007, 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 iffy for age 5 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
Two Words:The Best
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Kids ages: 3, 5
I rate this title off for age 5 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Even at 6+, I don't want my kiddos to watch a "kid" movie that has inappropriate words. Should be kept out of school-aged movies or rated PG-13 at least.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
Third Shrek in series is funny and good, but as funnny and good as the first two Shrek films!
(Shrek The Third) is the third film that's mostly times the charm, and twice the laughs too! The order of the Shrek films for me are: Shrek 2, Shrek 1, and then Shrek The Third. Shrek The Third is a nice, charming, funny and a very appealing PG rated animated comedy that's great 4 kids ages 5+ and appealing for adults. Some brief suggestive humor and mild cartoonish action/violence occur in this funny, charming,appealing,but yet a little predictable, and briefly bland(like you know what's going to happen) PG rated kids animated comedy I gave a four(out of five stars)star rating, an A -, and an ON 4 kids 5+.
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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
- Negative role models
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- Good role models
eh...
Eh... first and second are way better. The only part of this i actually really like is the princess part and Shrek saying "all up in your grill" etc. The fourth doesn't look too good... Yes it is implied that Shrek is naked, in bed with Fiona, but nothing is shown. Worth seeing, worth buying (of course!), but does not compare to the first two.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
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"You my friend are royally *******************************"
Not exactly 'appropreate' in some cases. It wasn't as good as the second one, but people make mistakes.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
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- Good role models
Great Movie If U Like Comdy
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
Did The Cat Cuss
I Wonder What The Cat Said When It Was Fancy Bleeped Out Ignore the On Iffy Off/ Age Stuff
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Good role models
great family movie parent will be happy that they took out the minor profanity but in all funny great for every one
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Good role models
Just as great as 1 AND 2!!!!!
There aren't many movies where you can make 3 of them and they all rock but it's happened again. Shrek 1 & 2 & 3 are great... all time favorites!
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I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it
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Another Step Down
Ah, Shrek, a great family classic of our time. Of course, it's filled with burps and the like while no one says excuse me, but then my tomboy half steps into play and I laugh. (I know, I need help) Shrek 2, being not as good as the first but still good. Then came another step down the ladder. Well, more of a slip and fall. It's called Shrek the Third. I sat down in the theater with my parents. We grabbed us some popcorn and a drink (is that stuff expensive or what?) and sat down, ready for what was, hopefully, another great family movie. I was not impressed. My family bought this on DVD soon after the release but I've only seen it 3 or 4 times. This was one of those movies where I had the same expression throughout: a combination of laughter, from typical Dreamworks humor; disappointment, from this movie not being nearly as good as the first two; and a touch of horror at some of the jokes they put in there. Like I said, I haven't seen this in a couple of years, so I can only remember a few things I kinda disapproved of, although I'm sure there were more. First off, one of Fiona's friends, also one of Cinderella's stepsisters, fits the name she's usually given. I use the term "she" lightly. For all those who are wondering, yes, it is a girl. Its name is Doris. I forgot its name until I read it in the Commonsense review, but there is no way I'd forget that face. She looks like a guy with lipstick. She scares me. But the first thing I really disapprove of is in the middle of the movie, when a women are shown burning a bra. Excuse me, that's disgusting! The worst thing I can remember is when Shrek is lying in bed and Donkey bursts in the room. He starts shouting for Shrek to "rise and shine!" Then he pulls off the covers and Shrek is wearing... well, I'm not going there. We don't see anything, but I still don't like it. Cross your fingers, Shrek 4 is coming out May of 2010. Oh, boy.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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I love this movie and every time I watch it it brings back memories. But it really depends on the parents. When I was six, I wasn't allowed to watch the first shrek. But when I got a little bit older, I watched it. It's really a cute movie. But there is some older humor. There is a guy pretending to be a girl, a mention of a "cute butt", etc. I personally don't think that's for kids 6 and up but once again, it depends how laid back or how strict the parent is. Though it is a really cute movie and will put a smile on your face at the end and the message is sweet overall, despite the little older humor =) So watch with your kids
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
Good Movie, Not My Fave, Though.
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!
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I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
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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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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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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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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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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 and give it
13
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