Shrek The Third

[MrOsterman]

Okay I LOVED Spiderman 3.  I need to establish some geek cred here....

Shrek III?  Could have been a direct to DVD release.

It was fun, and cute but I think that for exploring "the next phase" it was a let down.  For exploring the "rise of the villain" (done better in Happily Never After) it was a let down.  For having fresh new satricial jokes, it was okay but not as whitty or forward as the first two.

I think that the Shrek Franchise is starting to show it's age.

There's a really good article in Time Magazine about two weeks ago that talks about the "re-invented fairy tales" and poses the question "how long can we make fun of fairy tales without retelling them as they were?"  I think Shrek is needs a few more Disney remakes and retellings before they can really have the fresh material they need.

I liked it but I don't think it was a "must see on opening weekend movie".

Mr. O

[Geekyfanboy]

Only Two More Shreks Due

DreamWorks honcho Jeffrey Katzenberg told the Australian newspaper The Age that he envisions two more Shrek movies, and that's it. The fourth Shrek installment is in progress, with a release in 2010.

The fifth will be the last, Katzenberg told the newspaper. "It's a finite story, has been from the beginning, and I think that's part of its integrity, part of its strength, that we're not thinking this up as we go," he said. "Ultimately, we will come back to understand how Shrek arrived in that swamp. We will reveal his story." (Dark Horizons linked to the story.)

Shrek the Third has grossed more than $217 million domestically since its May 18 release. It's currently in theaters.

[Trekkygeek]

Yeah, I'll probably wait until DVD

[Locutus]

I enjoyed it, but keep in mind that I am an expecting father right now, and everything I've seen lately is about pregnancy and babies, so I could possibly be a little bit biased.

[Trekkygeek]

With you there Locutus. Been there, and I wish you all the luck mate. Congratulations. ;D

[Rico]

It was fun, but I didn't find it as good as parts one and two.  Maybe it's just the constant sequels this summer.  Still, I enjoyed the movie.  But I can't wait to see something new next week like TRANSFORMERS!