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Shrek
2 is an extraordinary well-made sequel to the first film as it smoothly
transitions from where the first film left off. The ogre Shrek (Mike
Myers's voice) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz's voice) are now married
and have returned from a blissful honeymoon where they have pampered each
other with love. Shrek who never before has experienced love is in
full force trying to catch up for what he has missed before.
When they return to their love nest in the swamp the pleasure bubble of
love suddenly bursts as Princess Fiona's parents insist on having a ball
for the newlyweds in the Kingdom of Far Far Away.
Princess Fiona was once human and due to a curse she turned into an hideous ogre by night and a stunning beauty by day. The curse led Princess Fiona's parents to hide her in a castle guarded by a dragon where only Prince Charming could rescue her. However, Shrek beat Prince Charming to it and sealed the curse by kissing Princess Fiona, which turned her permanently into an ogre. This presents some issues for Shrek as he is well aware of how the world looks upon his kind, with an axe in one hand and a torch in the other. Having this in mind, Shrek refuses to travel and meet Fiona's human in-laws, which leads the married couple into their first argument. Shrek rapidly learns that he can no longer act the way he once did as it will only sour his relationship with his beloved Fiona, which means that he must begin to listen. As in the first episode of Shreks adventures the audience is to experience an enlightening and hilarious journey with Shrek and his companion, the talkative and histrionic Donkey (Eddie Murphy's voice). This time around Shrek faces new challenges as he must confront family issues, stereotypes, mysterious assassins, love quarrels, political issues, and moral dilemmas in the Kingdom of Far Far Away. All these heavy issues are skillfully balanced with heart-warming and belly-aching comedy, which will enchant a wide range of audiences with its charisma. |
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