Review of Shrek the Third (2007) by Matthew F — 03 Jan 2013

The usually humour is still there but this film doesn't live up to the hype. I was disappointed in the third installment. Donkey still rules!

This review of Shrek the Third (2007) was written by Matthew F on 03 Jan 2013.

Shrek the Third has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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