Review of Shrek the Third (2007) by Eduardo Y — 08 Jan 2013

Very weak plot, franchise is losing its edge.

This review of Shrek the Third (2007) was written by Eduardo Y on 08 Jan 2013.

Shrek the Third has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Srpepe (174) on 03 Mar 2018

No es una mala película, es divertida, pero no tiene nada nuevo, nada renovador, nada que supere las anteriores…

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The rich flavors of it's storytelling, which is the main reason why the first two predecessors are famous and memorable, has simply faded away…

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By Movie C (52) on 21 Jul 2017

When watching Shrek, just end at the second one because this is when the story goes down the plug-hole…

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By Tyranian (764) on 06 Apr 2019

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By Adam R (2,773) on 03 May 2017

Moderately entertaining, but it feels completely unnecessary. (First and only viewing - In my early twenties)…

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By Joseph H (968) on 29 Jan 2018

While it lacks some of the wit and charm of the first two films. It makes up for it with impressive animation and some strong sequences…

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By Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 21 Aug 2018

The first two movies had heart, charm, wit, originality, parfait and, most unusually for an animation, characters you could properly care about…

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By John G (1,212) on 07 Apr 2018

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By Rr D (15) on 21 Jul 2017

When watching Shrek, just end at the second one because this is when the story goes down the plug-hole…

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By Ron L (126) on 21 Nov 2017

Disappointing, really liked the first two, this one not so much. Just feels really forced this time around...get that money…

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