Shrek 2 starts where the first finished with Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) on their honeymoon as they return home to their dismay they discover that Donkey (Eddie Murphy) has been looking after their while they have been away. Donkey is very reluctant to leave, as Shrek wants to be alone with Fiona. As Donkey finally leaves a messenger along with his own brass band are standing at the front door waiting to deliver a message from Fiona’s parents the king and queen of Far Far Away inviting Shrek and Fiona to come and join them for a ball to celebrate their wedding. Shrek is very determined on staying but after some persuasion from Fiona he half-heartedly accepts. After a very long journey and a very annoying Donkey, Shrek and Fiona eventually arrive in Far Far Away, which looks remarkably like Hollywood. Once they get to the castle the whole city turns up to see them but as they step out the carriage the people are horrified to see that they are ogres. After the first night in the castle Shrek and the king (John Cleese) have an argument which causes Shrek wanting to leave.
The humour in Shrek 2 is fantastic and will have you in stitches from start to finish. There is humour for children like the utterly hilarious talking donkey (Eddie Murphy) and also humour adults can appreciate. It takes things from other films and skits at them, which is very witty and great to watch.
The accents in Shrek 2 are magnificent. With mike Myers putting on an excellent Scottish accent. Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) has a Spanish accent, which suits his character perfectly. Other accents include Donkey with an American accent, Prince Charming’s (Rupert Everret) English accent and German accents for the three pigs.
The characters in Shrek 2 are wonderful from the cute but deadly Puss in Boots to the evil Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders). Every character in the film is superb which helps make the film so superior. The main character Shrek is very grumpy and short tempered who likes to be alone. Another main character Donkey is the complete opposite to Shrek he is very energetic, cheery and incredibly annoying.
The animation is so outstanding it will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. With scenes in lush green forests, gloomy and boggy swamps and a scene with a carriage going past a mountain which is truly magical. The facial expressions in the film are extraordinary and you can really tell what the characters are feeling. Possibly the best animation movie yet Shrek 2 is a joy to watch.
