Shrek Forever After
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A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
What critics thought
Critical opinion on the franchise's send-off split sharply: some found the It's a Wonderful Life-inspired premise a genuine return to form, while others felt the series had simply run out of steam. The audience response was far warmer than the critical one, matching the enthusiasm of the original films.
“Hilarious and heartfelt from start to finish, this is the best Shrek of them all, and that's no fairy tale.”
Pete Hammond·BoxOffice
“What fortifies "Shrek Forever After" are its brilliantly realized principal characters, who nearly a decade after the first "Shrek" film remain as vital and engaging fusions of image, personality and voice as any characters in the history of animation.”
Stephen Holden·The New York Times
“Even though Shrek Forever After is obligatory and unnecessary, it's better than Shrek the Third and it's likely that most who attend as a way of saying goodbye to the Jolly Green Ogre will not find themselves wishing they had sought out a more profitable way of spending 90-odd minutes.”
James Berardinelli·Reelviews
“Everyone involved fulfills his or her job requirements adequately. But the magic is gone and Shrek Forever After is no longer an ogre phenomenon to reckon with.”
Lisa Schwarzbaum·Entertainment Weekly
“It's a fun ride. What's missing is the excitement of a new interpretation.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Cast & Crew
Mike MitchellDirector
Mike MyersShrek (voice)
Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
Antonio BanderasPuss in Boots (voice)
Walt DohrnRumpelstiltskin / Priest / Krekraw Ogre (voice)
Julie AndrewsQueen Lillian (voice)
John CleeseKing Harold (voice)
Jon HammBrogan (voice)
Jane LynchGretched (voice)
Craig RobinsonCookie (voice)
Lake BellPatrol Witch / Wagon Witch #2 (voice)
Kathy GriffinDancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
Harry Gregson-WilliamsComposer
Darren LemkeWriterFrom the studio
Shrek Forever After
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days of when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
What critics thought
Critical opinion on the franchise's send-off split sharply: some found the It's a Wonderful Life-inspired premise a genuine return to form, while others felt the series had simply run out of steam. The audience response was far warmer than the critical one, matching the enthusiasm of the original films.
“Hilarious and heartfelt from start to finish, this is the best Shrek of them all, and that's no fairy tale.”
Pete Hammond·BoxOffice
“What fortifies "Shrek Forever After" are its brilliantly realized principal characters, who nearly a decade after the first "Shrek" film remain as vital and engaging fusions of image, personality and voice as any characters in the history of animation.”
Stephen Holden·The New York Times
“Even though Shrek Forever After is obligatory and unnecessary, it's better than Shrek the Third and it's likely that most who attend as a way of saying goodbye to the Jolly Green Ogre will not find themselves wishing they had sought out a more profitable way of spending 90-odd minutes.”
James Berardinelli·Reelviews
“Everyone involved fulfills his or her job requirements adequately. But the magic is gone and Shrek Forever After is no longer an ogre phenomenon to reckon with.”
Lisa Schwarzbaum·Entertainment Weekly
“It's a fun ride. What's missing is the excitement of a new interpretation.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Cast & Crew
Mike MitchellDirectorMike MyersShrek (voice)Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)Antonio BanderasPuss in Boots (voice)Walt DohrnRumpelstiltskin / Priest / Krekraw Ogre (voice)Julie AndrewsQueen Lillian (voice)John CleeseKing Harold (voice)Jon HammBrogan (voice)Jane LynchGretched (voice)Craig RobinsonCookie (voice)Lake BellPatrol Witch / Wagon Witch #2 (voice)Kathy GriffinDancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)Harry Gregson-WilliamsComposerDarren LemkeWriterFrom the studio
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