Thursday, November 21, 2013

Shrek 4: Forever After (2010)

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Year of first release: 2010
Director: Mike Mitchell (Sky High)
Actors (voices): Mike Myers (Austin Powers 1-3), Cameron Diaz (Charlie's Angels 1-2), Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop 1-3)
Country: USA
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Conditions of visioning: 17.11.2013, SD VOD, Hone cinema, French version
Synopsis: Married, father of three, not anymore feared by the villagers, Shrek (Myers) regrets his old life. An evil magician will give it back to him for one day, but what a day...
Review: I have never been a big fan of Shrek, not even from the first movie. I usually find it OK to watch those movies, but I don't burst into laughter at the "make fun of Disney" spirit which is supposed to be the trademark of the franchise. This fourth movie is at the level of the others, maybe better than the second and third.
The character of Shrek has evolved and this whole movie is a reflection on the benefits of living a single life vs. having a family with children. It is not very subtle but fits with the characters. As usual I didn't laugh much at the Pinnochio, Donkey or three pigs jokes, but just appreciated watching the story unravel.
Rating: 6 /10

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