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Shrek 2 (2004)

Shrek 2
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Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz

After battling a fire-breathing dragon and the evil Lord Farquaad to win the hand of Princess Fiona, Shrek now faces his greatest challenge: the in-laws. Shrek and Princess Fiona return from their honeymoon to find an invitation to visit Fiona's parents, the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Far, Far... (read more)

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PG, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed by: Kelly Asbury
Release Date: May 19, 2004
DVD Release Date: Nov 02, 2004

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11 hours ago
Honestly, the first one was pretty original with a unique story. This one marked the beginning of the end for what could have actually been a great franchise. Like all the ones following the second installment, the overall moral of "true happiness ... (read more)
1 day ago
My best movie any time any day with my kids. Very interesting .
1 day ago
Pretty fun. It isn't as good as the original, and the plot is full of lame jokes that make you moan in sheer pain, but over all, it isn't such a bad film.
2 days ago
Just as good as the first
2 days ago
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1673 days ago
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
Delivers neither less, nor more, than its wildly popular predecessor.
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2020 days ago
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Is it going too far out on a beanstalk to say that Shrek 2 is one of the most mature movies about adult relationships ever made?
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2022 days ago
David Edelstein, Slate
Should ideally be seen twice -- once with kids, once savored at something like a midnight show.
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2023 days ago
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It may not be great art, but it's funny stuff for all ages -- and that's a rare treat.
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2024 days ago
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Shrek 2 brims with perverse pleasures that show no respect for the rules of kiddie-cartoon form.
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