Shrek Forever After
A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
Critics Sentiment
Fiona's true love kiss restores the original timeline
Shrek struggles with family life and celebrity status
The film recovers from its weakest domestic opening to find emotional resonance in the final act's true love resolution.
Shrek Forever After starts sluggishly with awkward domestic scenes that reviewers found lacking in the original chemistry. The middle section gains some momentum with the alternate reality concept, though critics noted it prioritized 3D spectacle over character development. The film finds its footing in the final act, delivering a satisfying conclusion that reviewers praised as a dignified end to the franchise.
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Mike Myers
Shrek (voice)
Eddie Murphy
Donkey (voice)
Cameron Diaz
Princess Fiona (voice)
Antonio Banderas
Puss in Boots (voice)
Walt Dohrn
Rumpelstiltskin / Priest / Krekraw Ogre (voice)
Julie Andrews
Queen Lillian (voice)
John Cleese
King Harold (voice)
Jon Hamm
Brogan (voice)
Jane Lynch
Gretched (voice)
Craig Robinson
Cookie (voice)
Lake Bell
Patrol Witch / Wagon Witch #2 (voice)
Kathy Griffin
Dancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
Mary Kay Place
Guard Witch (voice)
Kristen Schaal
Pumpkin Witch / Palace Witch (voice)
Meredith Vieira
Broomsy Witch (voice)
Ryan Seacrest
Father of Butter Pants (voice)
Cody Cameron
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
Larry King
Doris (voice)
Regis Philbin
Mabel (voice)
Christopher Knights
Blind Mice (voice)
Crew
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