Goodbye Shrek

We have had 3 chapters (and now 4) of that lovable jolly reformed green ogre. When we first saw him on the big screen, he was funny, unexpected and had a fantastically talented supporting cast. Donkey playing the irritating talking animal, Fiona the princess that sings so "well" that birds explode. Puss in boots with those legendary kitty cat eyes. You cannot but help fall in love with them. Even Lord Farquat (if that's how you spell it) and his rounding up of all the fairy tale and children rhymes. I think personally, I just liked the whole fairy tale and nursery rhymes coming to life.


Part 2 with that deliciously evil and vain Prince Charming added good fun to the cast. I thought the overdid Part 3 with the whole Justin Timberlake Arthur thingy. So when they did the final chapter, I was afraid it was going to be a bomb. However, I didn't wait for any review before watching it last week. That's because......it's Shrek! You just have to watch the last chapter. If you were a big fan and someone told you it's was lousy, would you still watch it? Sure you would, if only to see Puss' big round kitty eyes again!



So the story goes that like any ex-terrifying ogre, you feel a bit overwhelmed that you now have triplets and your life has take a nasty turn into the diaper zone. We all had those days and we yearn for the days when we were single and heating up the party scene. For me, I yearn it for a minute then realize that I was no Brad Pitt and come straight back to my wife and kids.

In the heat of the moment, with all the unhappiness boiling up, Shrek wishes that he was an ogre again like when he didn't meet Fiona. Step in Rumperstilskin (again who thought up these names...geez!). He has a bone to pick with Shrek and cuts him a deal. Shrek will give up one day of his past for one whole day where he didn't save Fiona and he is an ogre of old. If you know your nursery rhymes, this Rumper guy is a bad guy. He makes bad deals with all kinds of fine print hidden away. Hmmm.....sounds like a modern day lawyer.

So the adventure starts then and everything Shrek holds dear or knows, is upside down. Our hero once again needs to gather his wits (who thought of this expression anyway? Where have our wits fallen to so that we need to "gather" them???) to ensure that his life gets back to normal.

The movie has its moments. Unfortunately nothing surprises us anymore since the old formula is re-used (to good effect though). All said and done, I was thoroughly entertained and really enjoyed seeing Donkey, Shrek and Puss reacquaint themselves. I highly recommend this movie with a side order of popcorn and hotdog. If you can, go for the 3D version.

Enjoy thyself with Shrek, his family and friends, in a kingdom Far, Far Away. Excuse me, I have to take a mud bath (again you gotta watch the movie to understand).