Shrek 2 movie#
(Cleese is given more than one opportunity to act like Basil Fawlty with a crown.) Other familiar faces from the first movie have brief appearances: Pinnochio the possessed toy, the three blind mice, the mirror on the wall, the not-so-big bad wolf, and the gingerbread man. And the duo of John Cleese and Julie Andrews add a touch of class to the production - sort of. Jennifer Saunders makes a perfectly nasty Fairy Godmother. Antonio Banderas gives Puss 'n Boots his voice (while the animators provide the lifelike mannerisms).
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This time, he's not the only chatty animal. And Eddie Murphy is once again the most annoying ass around, and his ability to carry a tune has not improved. Cameron Diaz gives Fiona equal parts sweetness and steel. Mike Myers, again using his Fat Bastard accent, returns as the jolly green giant, who, as a result of a magic potion, is presented with the opportunity to temporarily adopt a more pleasing appearance. The most recognizable vocal talents from the first film are back. It's these things, not the unimaginative storyline, that give Shrek 2 its energy and freshness. The music is laced with contemporary tunes: Donkey croons (in his own inimitable fashion) the theme to "Rawhide" and the whole cast joins in on "Livin' La Vida Loca." And what would a Dreamworks animated film be without a few knocks at Disney? This time, attentive viewers will catch unflattering glimpses of Ariel ( The Little Mermaid) and the duo of Lumiere and Cogsworth ( Beauty and the Beast). The dialogue includes plenty of double entendres and secondary meanings.
Shrek 2 tv#
There's a brilliant satire of the "Cops" TV show (named "Knights") and several opportunities to poke fun at Hollywood (Far, Far Away is a medieval version of the eccentric West Coast city). There's a nod to The Lord of the Rings (the forging of Fiona's wedding band) and a lampoon of the Oscars' Red Carpet (complete with Joan Rivers).
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With a little help from his mom, the Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders) and a killer cat named Puss 'n Boots (Antonio Banderas), Charming seeks to win Fiona away from Shrek.Īlthough there isn't much in the way of a plot, Shrek 2 is populated with clever and amusing sequences, parodies, and pop references. The grotesque appearance of the happy couple isn't to the liking of the ruling family or to studly Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), who wants Fiona for his wife. To facilitate this encounter, Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) must travel to the kingdom of Far, Far Away. It's basically about the meeting between newlyweds Shrek (voice of Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and the bride's parents, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Juilie Andrews). To be fair, Shrek 2 doesn't have much of a storyline. However, with Shrek and Princess Fiona married and living happily ever after as ogres, some creative brainstorming had to be done to arrive at a sequel-worthy concept. Originally, Shrek had been designed as a one-off movie, but, when it became a huge hit, Dreamworks decided that a second installment was warranted.
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That obstacle is the ending of the original Shrek, which neatly wrapped up every conceivable aspect of the story, leaving little room for a sequel.
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A certain amount of credit must be given to the filmmaking team behind Shrek 2 for overcoming a seemingly insurmountable obstacle and producing an entertaining motion picture.