Shrek Forever After is an amiable but underpowered conclusion to a franchise that ran out of comic ideas six years ago. Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past. [34] Third in total earnings came the United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta, where it opened with £8.96 million ($13.6 million) and finished its box office run with £31.1 million ($51.1 million). — MadMovieManiac. [8][62], Puss in Boots is a computer-animated adventure comedy film that was released on October 28, 2011. Shrek Forever After. Never has the grumpy ogre been more like Wayne Rooney. Shrek escapes Rumpel's castle with Donkey. Shrek Forever After (previously promoted as Shrek Goes Fourth, Shrek: The Final Chapter and promoted for home release as Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter) is a 2010 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 picture book Shrek! Bored with his routine life as a middle-aged family father, and missing the days when he was a feared ogre, Shrek (Mike Myers) makes a deal with the rogue Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn) that ends up terribly wrong and threatens to change the lives of those he loves forever, and even his own existence. Rumpel offers a wish to the one who brings him Shrek, and after hearing this, Shrek turns himself in. "[12] In May 2009, however, DreamWorks Animation retitled the film to Shrek Forever After,[13] indicating that it would be the last in the Shrek series. [7] By late 2016, reports surfaced that the script had been completed. Its simple gameplay and gorgeous visuals make it feel a notch above other movie tie-in games, but this is certainly During the ambush, the ogres are captured by the Pied Piper, but Shrek and Fiona escape with the help of Puss and Donkey. In this sequel, Shrek has grown tired of the family routine of raising three babies with Fiona. On the trip, they discover that Manny, in fact, is not the last of the woolly mammoths. I was watching this at night and was hoping I wouldn't get nightmares. [20] In July 2014, the film's distribution rights were purchased by DreamWorks Animation from Paramount Pictures[21] and transferred to 20th Century Fox before reverting to Universal Pictures in 2018. Shrek Forever After (2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Klausner, about the script's evolution, said, "When I first came onto the project, it wasn't supposed to be the final chapter—there were originally going to be 5 Shrek movies. Rumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpelstiltskin rules supreme. Shrek Forever After (previously promoted as Shrek Goes Fourth, Shrek: The Final Chapter and promoted for home release as Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter)[5] is a 2010 American computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the 1990 picture book Shrek! Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time. But this movie does have its strong points, it was quite funny and entertaining. Once upon a time, a long time ago, a King and a Queen had a beautiful daughter named Fiona. Rumpel reveals to Shrek that he erased the day he was born, meaning Shrek never existed in this alternate timeline. Teaming with friends Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Fiona, and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek is in for the fight of his life as he tries to get his life back before time runs out. He suddenly wants to be a real ogre like he was before he ever met Fiona. Birthday Bash. Courtesy of A&M Records. As he's locked up, Rumpel reveals that Fiona has been captured and not released, since she is not "all ogre". Shrek Forever After is an action-adventure video game based on the movie of the same name. When celebrating his children's first birthday at a restaurant in Far Far Away, an escalating series of mishaps further injure his ego, causing him to walk out in anger and lash out at Fiona. Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. In exchange, they agree to sign over their kingdom to him. An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor and regain the trust of his mother and town. While sparring with Shrek, Fiona begins to take a liking to him, but they stop short of kissing. [31] It topped the weekend box office once on July 16–18, 2010 with $46.3 million. Need some help finding the best things to watch on Netflix? Shrek insists that Fiona kiss him, assuring her that it will fix everything; she reluctantly obliges, but nothing happens since she is not in love. Courtesy of Polydor Records Ltd. (U.K.) Under license from Universal Music Enterprises. At first, Shrek lives the life he once lost and everything is good. Pretending to thank Shrek for his good deed earlier, Rumpel offers Shrek a deal: A day as a "real ogre" in exchange for a day from his childhood. Full credits for Shrek Forever After (2010). SHREK FOREVER AFTER, the final chapter in the SHREK movies from DreamWorks, is absolutely delightful! The fourth and final chapter in the core Shrek saga was directed by Mike Mitchell, who put a spin on the classic It’s a Wonderful Life story with Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss in Boots. 1 Logos 2 Closing 2.1 ARTISTIC SUPERVISION 3 Crawl Art 3.1 CAST 3.2 ADDITIONAL VOICES 3.3 STORY 3.4 EDITORIAL 3.5 … Cameron Diaz Is 'Flattered' By Kids Choice Nomination, "Shrek Forever After and Collection Blu-ray in December", "DreamWorks Animation Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results", "DreamWorks Animation CEO Hints at Another 'Shrek' Movie", "NBCU Chief Looks To Revive 'Shrek' And Sales From DreamWorks Animation Deal", "Exclusive: Story writer revealed for Dreamworks' 'Shrek 5' - 'Sky High 2' coming? But he soon finds out that he has been set up by Rumpelstiltskin, who now rules the land with an iron fist. Borrowing liberally from Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life, this edition blends big laughs and emotion to explore what Far Far Away might have been like if Shrek never existed. But he soon has a meltdown in front of them and his friends during his kids' birthday party. The film debuted as the top-grossing film at the box office, a position it held for three consecutive weeks in the United States and Canada. May 18th, 2020 Jackson Murphy This Thursday, May 21st, marks the 10-year anniversary of the release of DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek Forever After. [35], As of October 2020[update], on review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, Shrek Forever After had an approval rating of 58% based on 199 reviews and an average rating of 5.90/10. Shrek 3 was pretty good but "Shrek Forever After" is CREEPY and just plain SCARYYYY--and this is coming from a 24 year old. Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy Shrek Forever After directed by Mike Mitchell for QAR 49.99. 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When Sid's attempt to adopt three dinosaur eggs gets him abducted by their real mother to an underground lost world, his friends attempt to rescue him. But at the end of the day, it wasn't as good or magical. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Puss encourages Shrek to continue pursuing Fiona. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. For the video game, see, In 2018, the film's distribution rights were transferred from, List of songs featured in Shrek § Shrek Forever After (2010), Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2010, "UPDATE 1-'Shrek' sequel underperforms at box office", "Has Shrek Forever After Been Renamed Shrek: The Final Chapter? [10], In October 2007, Katzenberg announced a title for the fourth film, Shrek Goes Fourth,[11] explaining that "Shrek goes out into the world, forth! Whether you're ready for the return of your favorite show or need to catch up, May is packed with an array of returning series. But she was possessed by a terrible curse, by day, a lovely princess, by night, a hideous ogre. Shrek Forever After. Teaming with friends Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Fiona, and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek is in for the fight of his life as he tries to get his life back before time runs out. Like the other Shrek films, the film's original score was composed by British composer Harry Gregson-Williams. Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Written by The film then opened in three days with $70.8 million, lower than box office analysts' predictions of an opening of $105 million[24] and also lower than the two previous films of the franchise. Shrek Forever After: The Breakdown Shrek has grown weary of the day-to-day repetitiveness of being a husband, dad, and well-respected ogre of the community. "[43] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote "It's a fun ride. [9] In October 2006, DreamWorks Animation revealed that the fourth film would be released in 2010. [25] Shrek Forever After was No.1 for three consecutive weekends. Captured by witches, Shrek is taken to Rumpel, now the king of the derelict Far Far Away. Brought to you by DreamWorks Animation's "Shrek Forever After", in Theaters May 21. http://www.shrek.com Written by Walt Dohrn and Gina Shay. The film was also released in IMAX 3D format. I saw "Shrek Forever After" on special screenings and I really hoped it would live up to the first 2 films. Instead of lashing out, he embraces his family and friends with a newfound appreciation for them. 1 and also had the fourth-best opening for an animated film, at the time, in the United States and Canada. There were moments in there that felt like the first two films, and overall it is a very enjoyable ride that even though it doesn't live quite up to the first two films. 'Kids' Choice Awards': Goo had it coming, Jim Carrey and Russell Brand! The once hideous ogre Shrek (Mike Myers) is now living a good life with wife Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and his three children. Rated PG for mild action, some rude humor and brief language, Billie Hayes, Witchiepoo in ‘H.R. Listen to trailer music, OST, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. [57] As of May 2012, 10.0 million home entertainment units were sold worldwide.[59]. "[46], Shrek Forever After (marketed as Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter) was released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 7, 2010. As the sun rises, Shrek begins to fade from existence. Shrek Forever After is the only anime I saw whole, more than once Every single performance is incredible. So he turns to devious dealmaker Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn) for help. The pair soon encounter a still-cursed Fiona leading an army of ogres in a resistance against Rumpel, and a lazy and overweight Puss in Boots being kept as Fiona's pet. Shrek and Rumpel are transported back to the original timeline before Shrek lost his temper at the party. It is worth your money just to have fun with it.7.2/10 I'd recommend people to see this film, but don't go in it with HIGH expectations. Shrek Forever After premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2010. The film opens with the King Harold and Queen Lillian (Fiona’s parents) going to see Rumpelstiltskin to find a way to free Fiona from the tower from the first movie. Shrek Forever After (2010) Soundtrack 16 May 2010 A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, 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. It earned $51.4 million in total. Pufnstuf,’ Dies at 96, Via Zoom: Director Ryan Crego of 'Arlo the Alligator Boy', Jon Hamm Just Turned 50 and Mad Men Fans Are Celebrating His Milestone Birthday, Everything Coming to Prime Video in June 2020, Top 20 all-time highest-grossing monosyllabic movies. The film was directed by Mike Mitchell and written by Josh Klausner and Darren Lemke. Performed by The Carpenters. Written by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. But before they sign the contract, a messenger arrives and tells them that But the magic is gone and Shrek Forever After is no longer an ogre phenomenon to reckon with. "[16] In May 2007, shortly before the release of the third film, it was announced Mike Mitchell would be on board to direct the new installment. We're not finished and, more importantly, neither is he. [57] As of April 24, 2011, the movie has made $75 million in DVD and Blu-ray sales. Donkey helps Shrek find a hidden exit clause; the contract can be nullified by "true love's kiss". Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the fourth installment in the Shrek film franchise and the sequel to Shrek the Third (2007). "[41], James White of Empire gave the film four out of four stars, saying, "DreamWorks could be entering a period of fresh creativity. "[60] Following NBCUniversal acquisition of DreamWorks Animation by NBCUniversal in 2016, President and CEO Steve Burke discussed plans to revive the franchise. Manny, Sid, and Diego discover that the ice age is coming to an end, and join everybody for a journey to higher ground. 164 of 226 people found this review helpful. [63] The movie is based on and follows the character of the same name on his adventures with Kitty Softpaws and mastermind Humpty Dumpty before his first appearance in Shrek 2. If Shrek Forever After feels like a compromise in the end, maybe that's a fitting parallel to the character himself. The film was directed by Mike Mitchell and written by Josh Klausner Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews and buy Shrek Forever After directed by Mike Mitchell for USD 8.99. Having fallen in love with him, Fiona kisses Shrek just before he disappears. The freed ogres form a plan to storm the castle. 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