Shrek 2


Ogre power times 2.

Yesterday I ventured off to Greenhills to get my phone memory upgraded yet again to its 256 MB limit. It was quite a trick but now I've got enough storage space to fit in a bunch of MP3s and tons of video. As I prepared to leave for Mega, the rains increased and I found myself stranded. Theater Mall beckoned and I eventually decided to watch the sequel to Dreamworks' most popular and successful CG movie.

Shrek 2 reunites the cast of storybook characters from the first one- grumpy but golden-hearted ogre, Shrek (Mike Myers), princess-turned-ogress Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and sidekick Donkey (Eddie Murphy) as their lives continue after happily ever after.
It seems that Fiona was destined, at least by the resident do-gooder Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), to marry Prince Charming (Rupert Everett). But since someone threw an ogre into the mix, all that went to pot. So now, Godmother, Prince Charming's mother actually, hatches a plot to 'correct' the mistake. Her plan starts moving when Shrek and Fiona are invited to the Kingdom of Far, Far Away by the King and Queen, FIona's parents. And of course, hilarity and madness ensues.

This movie is a riot! The laughs, spoofs, pop culture references and sight gags come fast and furious from the first minute, and they hardly let up for the duration of the movie. It's great to revisit the Shrek universe and see the characters in action again. Aside from the original cast (who are in fine form), the new characters blend in perfectly. Stealing the show of course is feline mercenary Puss In Boots, voiced perfectly by Antonio Banderas (who is without a doubt emulating his own Zorro character and having a lot of fun with the role). Also of note are the King and Queen of Far, Far Away (John Cleese and Julie Andrews respectively) and the various members of Shrek's Posse. The CG is much improved this time around, and the whole film is eye candy from beginning to end, and with a couple of cool musical numbers for good measure. GREAT stuff for one and all! Grab your loved one, family or barkada and catch this in theaters now, now, NOW!