Are sequels always a bad idea?
Shrek 2 is hyped as the unicorn of the film world, a mythical entity also known as the sequel-that-is-better-than-the-original. I disagree – but only a little, as Shrek 2 is really good fun and has many laugh out loud moments. The element of surprise at the quality of the animation is gone, as is the satire and some of the sharper wit, but overall it preserves the spirit of the first and extends the plot without having to force anything.
But am I the only person to cheerfully ignore the point of the film by thinking that Princess Fiona is rather nice in her human form?
[for ratings and review of other films see the reviews page]