In relation to my comments regarding Toy Story 3 I approached Shrek Forever After with a certain degree of scepticism in respect of its 3D element. Is there really a massive clamour for a fourth Shrek film? Shouldn’t Dreamworks come up with something new? It’s possible the answers to the above were “No” and “Yes”, or at least, they were until Dreamworks thought of the big green they could make by having their big green up in gimmicky 3D for the first time. The storyline is by the numbers in which Shrek is tricked by Rumpelstiltskin into being an Ogre that people are terrified of again, but in return Shrek is transported to an alternate world where Rumpelstiltskin rules the land. Dreamworks stick with all the old characters, but nothing feels fresh here. This is highlighted by Rumpelstiltskin himself who is a cracking character but is sidelined by the regulars. This is a shame as Donkey et al fail to raise many laughs and many gags are recycled from previous films. In addition, where have all the wry homage’s and references to popular culture gone? If you’re a fan of the series you’ll get more out of this than most, but Shrek, bless ‘im, has had his time now and Dreamworks need to get back to the drawing board ASAP as Pixar have the upper hand at the moment based on the studios most recent outings of old friends.
The OC Film Sting Final Verdict
Still enjoyable for fans, but this is an average farewell to a series that has lost its lustre, whilst still earning the lucre. Rating: 5/10
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