Review of Shrek the Third (2007) by Kai82 — 21 Nov 2020

It follows the same formula as the prequels. Sadly it is not as refreshing as these and a bit tame in comparison. I think the movie got a bit repetitive but is still entertaining. The story starts as Shreks father in law King Harold gets ill and requests Shrek as his successor.

Everyone knows that this will not work well and so Shrek is on the search for a fitting new King with his friends as the previously defeated Prince Charming wants his revenge and is recruiting his evil army from many fairy tales.

Sounds a bit stereotypical but as before no stereotype, fairy tale, trope and Disney movie is safe. The humor works again well but I think it is the weakest movie so far. Storywise it is also weaker but not bad.

I think the prequels set a too high comparison for this movie to be rated higher. The old characters Shrek, Fiona Puss in Boots, Donkey etc. work well. Still a great cast of voice actors. The new characters however are not as good with maybe Arthur as exception.

However I like the villains and Prince Charming’s plot is excellent. The animations and soundtrack are as always really good and I think there is nothing to criticize here. Like I said before the concept gets weaker with every movie and there is not much innovation here to turn the tide.

It is still entertaining but nothing to write home about. Overall this is worthwhile but also fast forgotten.