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Great Sequel FULL SKULL BABY!

The irreverent big green ogre is back, and so are all of the wit, charm and hilarity of his original big screen outing. As well, there are a few new surprises, and one of 'em packs a mighty furry punch; as Puss-in-Boots, a kitty cat assassin, Antonio Banderas works comic art, aping both Zorro and his own image as a suave Latino heartthrob. The plot itself is simple enough, finding Shrek (Mike Myers) heading to Far Far Away with his new wife, Fiona (Cameron Diaz), to meet her parents - with Donkey (Eddie Murphy) in tow, naturally. Of course, Mummy (Julie Andrews) and, especially, Daddy (John Cleese), are none-too-thrilled to see the transformation their daughter has undergone. Nor is the Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), who had designs on Fiona marrying her over-coiffed son, Charming (Rupert Everett). Once again, the people behind the scenes manage to deliver a story that is not only laugh-out-loud funny, but heartwarming and memorable as well. There are nifty plot twists, hysterical sight gags, and stellar turns by all members of the voice cast. It comes THISclose to matching its wonderful predecessor, and is likely to stand head and, er, ears above the rest of the family film competition this summer. A definite winner.

Supporting cast saves Shrek 2 FULL SKULL BABY!

Far far away, there is a kingdom called Far Far Away. This just happens to be where Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz)is from and must return. The film picks up with Fiona and Shrek (Mike Myers) on their honeymoon. Yes, the loveable Donkey (Eddie Murphy) is back as well. The honeymoon is spoiled when we learn that Shrek needs to meet the parents. John Clease provides the voice of Fiona's father and provides much of the controversy. He is a good character, especially during a night at the dinner table.

This controversy is that he had promised the Fairy Godmother that Fiona would be married to Prince Charming, Godmother's son. The agreement was broken when Shrek rescued Fiona instead of Charming rescuing her. Thus, little plot twists and mix-ups (some that include potions, mistaken identities, and good vs evil) cause chaos among the marriage.

Along the way, Shrek meets the star of the movie. A muskateer-like fighting feline named Puss In Boots (Antonio Banderas). Puss In Boots provides most of the laughs in the film. Originally, he was hired to eliminate Shrek to allow Charming to have Fiona for himself, but he gains respect for Shrek after a little scuffle, and they become good friends. Apparently, Shrek didn't know that the charming kitty stole the show from him.

Some of the minor characters return to the sequel. They are merely here for fairy tell references and to help make a rescue attempt at the end. One of the most memorable of these is Pinnochio who provides a couple of good laughs in this film.

One of the cutest moments happens after the film. Be sure to stay during the credits because after a couple minutes into the credits, a short scene comes on that makes people laugh and say "aww." Most people had left before this appeared, be sure not to miss it.

Shrek 2 is not nearly as good as the first. In fact, if it had not been for additional characters like Puss In Boots and the King (Fiona's father), the movie would not have as many laughs as it did. The first film was new, clever, and fun to watch as many fairy tale references and characters appeared on screen. This film lacks that kind of magic. When doing Shrek 3 and they ask Puss In Boots if he will come back, hopefully he will say, "For you baby, I could be."

Can't remember feeling this good leaving a theater ... FULL SKULL BABY!
First, you start off with a dream cast: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Jennifer Saunders, and Rupert Everett. Then, you put them in a movie sequel that - while maybe with not quite the same level of heart the first film had - is funny, well-written, action-packed, and with a good story to tell.

And that's how "Shrek 2" comes to be, on a different level, a sequel to equal its predecessor. I literally can't remember when I've left a movie feeling this good, it's a film that deserved to break records, and hopefully will continue to do so.

The film opens right where the first one left off; Fiona and Shrek (Diaz and Myers) enjoy a blissful honeymoon ... after which they head home to the swamp, where they are reunited with Donkey (Murphy) -- it seems the romance between him and Dragon didn't work out. Soon after they're arrival, the newlyweds are visited by messengers from the Kingdom of Far Far Away, who inform them that Princess Fiona and her husband, Prince Shrek, have been invited to Far Far Away for a celebration of their marriage, with a gala ball where the king and queen (Fiona's parents) will bestow their blessings on the marriage union.

Shrek, figuring correctly that Fiona's parent may not be thrilled with their daughter marrying an ogre -- much less that Fiona is now an ogre permanently herself -- allows himself to be talked into going to the kingdom by Fiona, who is absolutely sure her parents will not only accept her in her current form ... but will also accept her ogre husband, whom she dearly loves.

The trip back -- in a carriage shaped like a garlic bulb -- takes Shrek and Fiona and Donkey to a kingdom where the streets resemble a strip mall (Burger Prince, Tower of London Records, etc. -- it looks like Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, Disney-style). When they get to the castle, they see that practically every loyal subject in the kingdom has gathered to celebrate the return of the long-lost princess. But when the happy couple steps from the coach, a hush of shock falls over the crowd ... and sure enough, the reception on all levels is much closer to Shrek's vision than what Fiona had in mind.

Add a conniving Fairy Godmother (Saunders), who has her own plans for Shrek and Fiona, and is blackmailing the King (Cleese) into helping her ... a catsassin name Puss-in-Boots (Banderas) who is hired to "take care of" Shrek so the evil plan can unfold ... and a magic "Happy Every After" potion that must end in a kiss before midnight for it to take hold ... and you have a great sequel that is funny, adventurous, and will appeal to the young and old alike.

The animation is tops; classic as "Shrek" was, there have been still new advances in animation that make this film look even more amazing on the big screen. The characters are all warm and human -- especially Shrek and Fiona of course -- but you'll get your best laughs from Donkey ... and especially from Puss, who has a secret weapon (when fighting off the guards in one scene) that may just have you falling off your seat with laughter.

While "Shrek" may be a more "fully-rounded" film, as some have said, there is not a single frame - or moment - wasted in this terrific sequel. In some ways, I liked it even better than the first, and for Murphy and Banderas alone the L.Q. (Laugh Quotient) will make it worth even a second or third viewing in the theater (and a no-brainer to own on DVD). Highly recommended, and I can't imagine anyone not liking this film -- unless you got a good bit of ogre in you, too.

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