So the supposed final chapter of the Shrek franchise came out this week, and my only response was just as I had feared; meh. Not bad, but not great either just...meh.
To summarize this outing, Shrek is feeling tied down by family life and the adoration of the citizens of Far Far Away, so he makes a wish with the nefarious Rumpelstiltskin to spend one day as his old ogreish self. But Rumpelstiltskin has other plans, and Shrek's wish causes an alternate reality where he never existed and Rumpelstiltskin is King of Far Far Away. Shrek has to set things right in order to get his old life back.
Shrek Forever After is not without it's moments, and there are laughs as we see alternate versions of our favorite characters, and there are pop culture references to be had, but there's nothing really memorable or awesome about the film as a whole. Even the 3D effects didn't raise it to must-see movie status. Plus, I found it hard to get past the incredibly selfish attitude that started the whole mess we see unfolding onscreen. Maybe it's just the ogre in him, but Shrek has everything he could want, and he's still not happy. What gives?
My Verdict: Worth checking out, but probably only once. I figure it won't stand the test of time as much as it's predecessor's.
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