Shrek 3 is the latest installment in the fairy tale series created by Dreamworks. It is about an Ogre named
Shrek and his wife the Princess Fiona. It combines several different fairy tale characters from several books
into a movie with its own unique storyline in Far Far Away Land.
I really found Shrek the Third a wonderful comedy that would reach out to most family member ages
whether a parent, grandparent, teen, preteen, tween, or child. However, some parts might be a little
unsuitable for toddlers and preschoolers. It contains components that most everyone could relate to in issues
whether at home, school, family, or work related issues. The movie even made some pretty good laughs out of
parental and society's expectations.
It included some interesting perspectives and challenges of being a ruler or a monarch especially if you
are an ogre monarch participating in ceremonies. I thought some of the movie's concepts were great regarding
his strength, but I did find it a bit over exaggerated at times on the results throughout the movie.
I thought the movie covered tastefully the issue of mourning and grief through the Prince Charming
character. He showed genuine grief and missing his mother who died at the end of the first Shrek movie.
The biggest issue covered in Shrek the Third is responsibility. It is presented about how a monarch
or ruler is responsible for his kingdom. Even though Shrek is not interested in taking over as king for his
adopted and beloved country, he is still interested in doing what is right by his people. Artie might have
been a reluctant heir to Far Far Away Land's throne, but he came through when his people needed him the most.
My favorite problem solving moment was when Artie stopped the battle scene with a good question. He focused on the
villians' or bad guys dreams for the future. He was very successful in getting their minds off of fighting and instead show
them it was possible to achieve their dreams without violence.
Overall, I enjoyed Dreamwork's Shrek the Third. I thought it was both creative and funny throughout
the rated PG movie. I recommend it for second grade on up because of some abstract adult issues presented in
the movie.
Film Rating: PG
Movie Category: Animated, Comedy, Dreamworks
Parental Warning Notes: Teasing, teen and adult issues, parental loss, animated violence
Gender Focus: Boy, Girl
