Okay. . . I searched and don't see a thread on it yet: What gives?
Anyway, I saw it yesterday and it was simply delightful. Every bit as good as the 1st, IMO.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Local newspaper review says it is even better than the first, possibly.
I'm anxious to see it - but haven't yet.
Farmgirl
Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
I'm ganna see it today.
Posted by Alexa (Member # 6285) on :
I saw it yesterday. I liked it much better then the first Shrek. This time I saw it with my 5 year old and 3 year old nephew and neice. The first movie had John Lithgo and really funny parts I liked, however I was bored alot. In Shrek 2 I was entertained the whole movie.
What I did not know till the end is that Julie Andrews is the queen and Antonio Badures (sp?) is the cat.
Posted by Altįriėl of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
Actually, Julie Andrews is a Fairy God Mother and Antonio Banderas is Puss in Boots.
I've only seen the trailers, I'm anxious to see it though.
Posted by Aeroth (Member # 6269) on :
Seems like it's going to be one of the more decent movie movies coming out right now. I might go see it this weekend.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
No, Julie Andrews is the queen Posted by Alexa (Member # 6285) on :
Yeah, that's what I meant. Did I tell you I have a bad memory? It's what I meant, I just forgot because I have a bad...huh? O yeah. hmm..where was I?
Posted by Altįriėl of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
Really? then who's the FGM?
Posted by Alexa (Member # 6285) on :
quote: No, Julie Andrews is the queen
not only do I have a bad memory, but I get easily confused.
Posted by Marlozhan (Member # 2422) on :
Unicornwhisperer and I saw it yesterday. I loved it. It's hard to say whether it is better than the first since I have seen the first one so many times. I actually like Shrek the more I watch it, so we'll see if this movie grows on me the more I watch it. I do want to see it again.
However, did anyone feel like they were watching a musical at times?
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I'm already sick of the movie from all of the advertisments. In a couple of years, when I'm not sick of it anymore, I might watch it.
But then, I never got around to seeing The Grinch, so who knows?
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Jennifer Saunders is the fairy godmother, Julie Andrews is the Queen, and Antonio Banderas is hilarious as Puss in Boots.
I usually hate blatant comedy, but I was rolling around on the floor during the whole movie.
Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
I saw it yesterday and was only mildly entertained. I read a review where they said Puss in Boots and the (mini-spoiler!) rescue scene were the funniest parts, and I'd have to agree. It took a while to get the movie going, but once it did, I was still marginally entertained. Though by the end, I was nearly in tears laughing and rolling on the floor. "Livin' la Vida Loca"? Oh, heck yes. That made my day. And did you stay for the scene in the credits? "Look at our mutant babies!" Wow, that was funny.
Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :
I loved it.
Puss in Boots was just awesome Posted by Polio (Member # 6479) on :
Is anyone else incredibly anxious for The Emperor's New Groove 2 to come out??? In my opinion, it was MUCH better than Shrek. *still planning to see Shrek 2*
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Emperor's New Groove 2?!?!? When is THAT out????
I LOVED Emperor's New Groove...
(and I'm hopefully going to see Shrek 2 tonight or tomorrow... )
Posted by Polio (Member # 6479) on :
I don't know when it's out, but I heard about it before I heard about Shrek 2. I'll keep you posted.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
Not sure it will make a great sequel, but yeah...
bewaaaaare the Grrrrroooooooovvvvve!
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
I didn't even realize Shrek 2 was out yet. But like Mr. Porteiro Head, I'm already annoyed with all the ads. I think I'll still see it, though.
Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
I saw it last night. I was thoroughly entertained throughout most of the movie, though I do have to admit, the faerie godmother's musical-like songs were a bit annoying.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
I'm with JB and Mph...is there any product (besides coke) that *doesn't* endorse Shrek II?
*REALLY wants to see it*
Posted by alath (Member # 6150) on :
I'm going to see Shrek 2 tomorrow!
I actually didn't like the Emperor's New Groove. It just annoyed me for some reason. Maybe I'll like the second one better, though.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
I'm so glad to hear the word is good on this flick.
I did read that there was a bit more reference comedy in this one. like the overuse of CG, that kinda thing turns me off. is this true?
fallow
Posted by Da_Goat (Member # 5529) on :
Yeah, I didn't really dig the Emporer's New Groove too much either. I was surprised, as everybody was comparing it to movies I absolutely loved, like Aladdin and Shrek. But, nope.
Anyway, I'm so piss-happy that Shrek 2 is out AND has received good reviews, I could...um...do something unexpected and spontaneous.
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
da_goat fallow
Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
I saw it yesterday afternoon and loved it. Some of the adult humor was mor obvious this time like the SPOILERS cat *licking* himself, and the weed. SPOILERS I also thought this movie had alot more action and music to it. I defenatly liked the whole movie overall.
quote: And did you stay for the scene in the credits? "Look at our mutant babies!" Wow, that was funny.
I stayed, and the first thing I thought was how the babies were born, were they eggs or live birth?
Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :
I just saw it tonight. Great movie. Did anyone else catch the Legolas reference? My friends and I were the only ones in the theater laughing at that one.
Posted by Ryan Hart (Member # 5513) on :
I loved when the people ran out of the first starbucks into the other one across the street.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Awesome movie!
quote: Antonio Banderas is hilarious as Puss in Boots.
I totally agree. He was purrfect!
I would have missed the scene in the credits but luckally there were so many people in the theatre that we couldn't leave. I'm so glad I saw it! I had been wondering the whole time what was up with the dragon...
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
*shields eyes from spoilers*
going to see it tonight. can't wait!
fallow
Posted by Sobenz (Member # 6517) on :
I saw it earlier today... And I didn't enjoy it as much as I did the first one, although I think that was more because Shrek was kind of out of nowhere while Shrek 2 is...more of Shrek.
Kind of like MiBII....minus the suckage...
Posted by fallow (Member # 6268) on :
shrek was sold out. I ended up seeing Mean Girls instead. it was quite good. a little confusing, but the writing craftsmanship was solid.
Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :
quote:I usually hate blatant comedy, but I was rolling around on the floor during the whole movie.
EWWWWWWW! How could you do that with the floor all sticky from spilled sodas and gum, not to mention the goobers and JuJus that would adhere to your clothing...
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Just got back from seeing Shrek 2. I actually thought it was funnier than the first one, which I also loved. Without giving away anything in the way of spoilers, there were so many hilarious references in there that it just cracked me up. And there many many funny lines.
The couple next to me were in their 20s and I think they missed about 1/2 of the references. So many old movies and Hollywood-ish things that only a true movie buff, or a person from the LA area would get. So funny.
But even discounting that "inside" stuff, there was just a lot to enjoy. This was a fun, fun movie.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
By the way, for those who don't know, Jennifer Saunders (who plays the Fairy Godmother) is the creative genius behind Absolutely Fabulous and she really does a great job in this movie.
I thought John Cleese was wasted in his role as the king. He didn't even have any good jokes, I thought, but that seems to be his fate these days. That and how they waste him as Nearly Headless Nick.
He seems to be taking odd little parts that don't use his talents much at all.
Arrrrrgh.
Posted by MidnightBlue (Member # 6146) on :
I just came back from seeing it, and it was absolutely hilarious! It was entertaining the entire time. There were so many odd jokes that I probably missed more than half of them because I was too busy laughing at the ones I did get. So... when does Shrek 3 come out?
(HP comes out next week!)
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
I loved it. Couldn't stop noticing how much the animation's improved over the years -- just watch their hair move, jesus...
Poor Eddie Murphy seems to have been relegated to funny colored sidekick, more so than he was in the last movie, where he had at least some degree of character development and depth. Banderas did great, though I disliked the "innit we sahpossa hava fiesta???" bit. Nothing particularly wrong with it, just a bit out of character with the cuddly Hispanic nobility Puss had been exhibiting throughout the movie -- I mean, god, why not have him start announcing soccer plays, too?
I was totally rocking out to the new "Holding Out For A Hero." Fairly sure that makes me not slightly gay. Still, worth it.
I didn't like this movie as much as I liked the last one, though. This one's too blatantly a sequel -- a "we've already done character depth, let's put them in a wacky situation!" kind of attitude. Still, damn good. Glad I saw it. Heh, glad I paid for it. But somewhere deep inside of me mourns that Troy sank while this swam -- I really shouldn't have, but I dug the damn movie, blatant inaccuracies and all. That, and I don't want to see the epic's popularity drown in Hollywood. I'm still praying for an Odyssey sequel with Sean Bean...
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
We loved Shrek 2.
Better than the first.
The one part I didn't like, and the ONLY part, was the cover of "Holding Out For a Hero.' I'm sorry, but Bonnie Tyler is the only woman who can sing that song. Period.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
We took the kiddos to see it last weekend, and all of us laughed like crazies throughout the movie. I thought the character of Puss in Boots was hilarious - especially when he denied owning the catnip.
space opera
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
SPOILER
How did the Gingerbread Man, Pig, Mice, and Pinnochio get to far far away so fast? I hate obvious, glaring gaps like that in movies - it's carelessness by the writers.
Dagonee
Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :
And I thought they planted the Catnip on him. Could go either way, I guess.
Oui. The cat is the star of the show. Everything that had him in it was fantastic. Loved the subtle digs at random movies and stores.
Plot itself = boring and cliche, despite the "ogre" replacing the classic hero,
Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :
Oh, yes. And finally, "Changes"? GAH! How dare they use a crappy replacement singer for that song? They ruined it!
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Cliche? That movie makes fun of so many cliches from fairy tales.
I *love* the portrayals of the real fairy tale princesses in both Shrek I and II--like Cinderella and Snow White duking it out over the wedding bouquet in I, and Sleeping Beauty holding a sleepover when she was eight and falling out of the carriage in II. It was awesome.
I liked the LOTR reference with the wedding ring. It mimicked the movie perfectly.
I adored Puss in Boots, I just wish he hadn't been in the trailers. That was something they should have saved.
Did anyone else catch on SPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILER that the King was a frog right off? I watched this with my younger brother and as soon as the Queen said something about walking along the lillies with him, I said "he's so a frog" and he agreed then.
Loved the music, but I didn't think "Livin la Vida Loca" was quite as good as the "Believer" from Shrek I. "I need a Hero" was, though. That rocked my socks off.
Posted by jebus202 (Member # 2524) on :
quote: Is anyone else incredibly anxious for The Emperor's New Groove 2 to come out??? In my opinion, it was MUCH better than Shrek. *still planning to see Shrek 2*
Then you, my friend, are an idiot.
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Muppet, I called the frog way off too.
Bob, SOOO Many great movies spoofed in this I was LMBO the entire time, I was almost amazed no one else mentioned it 'til you.
*Still laughing about the ET: BE GOOOOOOOOD reference* And the rendering has seen a facelift too, I really loved how not only the hair was nice, but WOW on the lighting blooms, *The bright white that came from the hair in the light*
I so need to work on my 3d skills again.
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Posted by MidnightBlue (Member # 6146) on :
SPOILERS I called the pregnant dragon from the beginning. When Shrek and Fiona first came back, Donkey made some comment about the dragon being moody. I immediately thought, "She's pregnant." But then I forgot about until the little mutant babies at the end. /SPOILERS
[ May 30, 2004, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: MidnightBlue ]
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
About the crew getting there so fast after it took Shrek & Co quite a while -- I assumed the dragon brought them, although it doesn't explain why she didn't show up again until the end.
Maybe they stepped through the mirror? They're all awfully small...
Posted by SoberTillNoon (Member # 6170) on :
Awesome it was.
Posted by Aeroth (Member # 6269) on :
It was simply entertaining. Better than the first, in my opinion.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
JenniK and I saw it last week, and really liked it. I think I liked the first one better. I had expectations about how this movie would be, but the first one suprised me. I came out of the blue, and I thought it to be one of the best spoofs I had ever seen. Just like Aladdin, it had adult humor hidden in to the animation, hidden so well that it didn't interfear with the storyline. I worked as a scacastic humor/ child amimated feature combo, so that there was something for everone.
This one had a lot of hidden humor in it, but I was expecting that. I found myself looking for it, and enjoying the story less.
Not that I didn't enjoy it a lot...I did. I just perfer the first Shrek, that's all. They are both good movies, adn they are films that I will be able to watch with my kids over and over (and over, and over, ad naueum);once we have some kids that is...
Kwea
Posted by Fyfe (Member # 937) on :
Miro--what Legolas reference?
Posted by MEC (Member # 2968) on :
I might be mistaken but i think puss in boots rode down shrek's back after donkey kicked shrek in the, well you know where. Sort of how like legolas did in ROTK on the elephant. I think that's what it was.
Posted by Godric (Member # 4587) on :
I was just tickled pink that during the two scenes in the seedy little bar (called The Poison Apple) they played Tom Waits and Nick Cave. And Larry King as the voice of the evil step sister-bartender. Genius!
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
I didn't like it much, but I've got to go see it again just to catch the Starbucks joke that I missed.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I just saw yet *another* shrek 2 tie-in commercial, and my desire to see the movie almost vanished.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Anyone else notice the label on the bottle the Fairy Godmother gave the King to put in Fiona's tea? I loved it! But the 15 year old I was with did not get it.
Posted by MidnightBlue (Member # 6146) on :
I looked at and thought, "There's a joke in that label somewhere. Wonder what it is?" At the same time my dad turned to me and said, "Love potion number nine?" I pretended to have already noticed. Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :
Let me just reiterate. The cat is f---ing genius. I love him so much! It's so cute in those wee little boots .
Wow.
I am so tempted to download that movie.
Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :
quote: Miro--what Legolas reference?
quote: I might be mistaken but i think puss in boots rode down shrek's back after donkey kicked shrek in the, well you know where. Sort of how like legolas did in ROTK on the elephant. I think that's what it was.
I didn't catch that one. I was refering to when human-Shrek mounts stallion-Donkey on the way to the ball. It's the swinging mount that Legolas did in TTT when the wargs attacked.
Posted by hasdy (Member # 5905) on :
I came into the movie with a lot of expectations, based off what other's have told me. It was bit of a dissapointment cuz I was so pumped for it, but then again, I don't think any movie would have measured up to my expectations.
All in all, I thought it was as good as the first one, but I may change my mind after I watch it again. After reading this thread, I feel that perhaps I missed a lot more than I originally had thought.
BTW.... I thought the cross dressing bartender was HAWWWT Posted by Erick the Great (Member # 6527) on :
Saw it. Loved it. I think it's better than the first.(which was a bit overated if you ask me)
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
I saw it yesterday night (day it went out here) and I loved it. I saw it in original version (which I'm happy for 'cause I saw the trailers in French and the dubbing is awfull) and it was great ! Special mention for John Cleese as the King (I love the Monty Pythons) and Jennifer Saunders as the Fairy Godmother. Did someone else though about Terry Pratchett's "Witches Abroad" seing her ? And the music, even if a little too present in the beginning of the movie, was perfect at the end.
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