Shrek 2 (2004)

Stars	User	Rating
7	BeeDub	92 _84%
I loved the first movie, and this one's pretty damn good, too. The characters - both old and new - are great, and there's plenty of satire and heart to keep things fresh. Far from being a lazy rehash, this is a fun and inventive continuation of the story.
5	purgatos	40 _13%
Do you love pop culture references? How about mediocre children's movies that feel the need to add in terrible "adult" comedy? If so, have I got a movie for you!
4	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	80 _89%
Shrek 2 is a great sequel to a very good film. It improves on one simple thing from the original, the consistency to its tone, and that makes a world of difference. Everything works slightly better than it did in the first film, and instead of a tonal shift, all of the elements blend together to create a wonderful experience. That is done without sacrificing a simple and straightforward narrative. Shrek was taken and made better. This is a sequel done right.
4	mrbeck	80 _87%
Great series, the besides the great animation actually has a storyline and jokes that "people of all ages can enjoy". Man, I can't beelive I'd ever actually use a line like that, but it's true.
3	johnshaft	80 _70%
Not as fresh as the first film, but still funny and relatively witty.
3	danozu	60 _46%
As funny as the first.
3	Mr. Film	92 _78%
Better than the first? Lets just say both are at the same level
3	Elfflame	88 _89%
A worthy addition to this world. I loved the first so much, I was worried how this one would turn out, but they managed to find the same magic they found in the first film, and enhance it rather than trying to beat it dead.
3	GreatScott85	86 _58%
A solid sequel that expands upon the first in clever, laugh-riddled fashion and improves the animation quality tenfold.
3	matGuy3	6 _51%
Re-watching it now, it's weird how much this movie screams 'early-to-mid 2000s family blockbuster'. Its a good film, but unfortunately the humor style it employs was so successful that just about every mainstream animated film since has tried to copy it, making it seem unoriginal and annoying now. A shame, because this really is a solid family film. There's something for every age group.
3	Fresh	89 _73%
It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right.
3	owen1218	10 _1%
92 minutes of worthless pop culture trivia. Not even remotely amusing.
3	brandons	79 _68%
It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right.
3	VengefulKBM	90 _92%
I'm not a huge fan of the Shrek franchise. But in this film and this film alone, it manages to find its footing as a successful satire and nails it, pretty much. I go against the grain here, but THIS is the movie in the Shrek franchise that I found the most original.
3	LookJabba...	7 _57%
Shrek 2 is definitely the best of the sequels and it baffles me why it receives so much negative criticism. It certainly lacks the freshness of its predecessor. But otherwise the humour still caters for all and adults will appreciate the pop culture references and soundtrack. The characters remain as loveable as ever. Myers, Murphy & Diaz are all once again on top form and Banderas, Cleese, Saunders & Everett are all worthy additions. Shrek 2 is thoroughly enjoyable and criminally underrated.
3	citysqwirl	90 _94%
A smart and funny continuation of the Shrek franchise. Eddie Murphy as Donkey is still hilarious and Antonio Banderas as Puss In Boots is a great addition to the cast. The final forty minutes charges along with great panache and adventure. I love Jennifer Saunders, but she could have been given more to do with the Fairy Godmother role . . . or at least better songs to sing.
3	Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews)	85 _94%
Shrek 2 is a must-see film for people of all-ages, and unless you're a total scrooge, it has a magical energy that is infectious enough to make you want it to never end. [Full Review]
3	Tanuki	90 _75%
As good or better than the first Shrek. There is plenty of grown-up humor. During the giant Gingerbread Man battle I laughed until I almost cried.
3	Pickpocket	1 _12%
Fuck Dreamworks.
3	jpdoumeyrou	80 _79%
even better than the first one
2	Leonardis	93 _76%
This movie is way more funny than it has any right to be. I love the biting satire of the Shrek movies, but they are legitimately hilarious, a little daring, and really well acted and directed. Sure, the themes and freshness of the first movie aren’t so present here, but it’s still a damn good time. I love it even more than the first.
2	oolookitty	80 _58%
It's all about Puss. In boots.
2	lrampartl	40 _16%
This suffers from Family Guy syndrome - substituting pop culture references for actual jokes, and hoping people will be entertained. I was not.
2	Samson0o	80 _73%
Tons of fun.
1	Dakota99	7 _77%
It's a pretty delightful sequel all things considered. I wouldn't say it's tops the first one, but it stands in it's own merits, and it's synopsis is something that I'm sure older kids and adults can relate to and convey in some form. It's funny, charming, and has a purpose of existing. You see a lot of animated films, especially sequels, that don't really have a reason for existing (Emoji movie comes to mind) aside from making money. I appreciate that this went for something.
1	majorkerina	70 _41%
A fun followup.
1	luord	77 _83%
The best in the franchise with many excellent sequences, laugh-a-minute gags and fun musical numbers, without losing sight of the emotional core.
1	pinbackblue	80 _54%
Interesting CG Flick, I have to say I enjoyed it.
1	elluithauren	0 _3%
Horribly stupid and overrated. I still can't believe people like these movies.
1	RTomatoes	89 _83%
It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right.
1	critickerkaw	95 _81%
My favorite of the three! (I think the addition of Prince Charming helped, haha!)
1	msprague	76 _79%
Excellent animation. Fun for everyone.
1	JoeGayeski	40 _12%
By 2030, how many people will admit to have seen this crap?
1	maddog	95 _98%
It's a rarity when sequels are better than the original film, but Shrek 2 manages to pull it off. Excellent.
1	Stain	50 _33%
The first one was at least fairly original. This material is getting old fast
1	MJVmovieMan	88 _91%
One hilarious, hugely-successful sequel to one terrific predecessor.
1	Suture Self	1 _4%
Shrek sucks.
1	mlightle3	9 _0%
Hated it.
1	aalaap	75 _47%
A great sequel to the original Shrek. Continues the legacy and doesn't disappoint! Puss in boots is adorable!
1	TheDiceman	50 _35%
Not as good as its prequal.
1	lachapelle	78 _55%
More of a remake of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner than a sequal to Shrek. Introduction of a very cool Puss in Boots. Good film. Shrek = good Mike Myers. Cat in the Hat = bad Mike Myers.
1	ServantDagon	60 _11%
Tired sequel, somewhat livened up by Banderas.
1	mwestcott	100 _95%
Shrek 2 is a monumental success. Everything which was good about the original is both celebrated and subverted. Leading to not only a rare sequel better than the original, but something which truly defines what a sequel should be in ways most follow ups only dream of. Not to mention the film is hysterically funny.

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