knew that, going in, but stood to my guns to keep an open mind and try to watch the movie and like it for what it is. And what that was, was a bust. It definitely was a let down, all within the first 15 minutes of this film and it was never able to pick up the pieces and put together anything resembling the first two Shrek movies:(This version of Shrek had huge shoes to fill. Shrek 2 was one of the most comical animated movies that I have ever seen and the first Shrek was equally as impressive with its combination of pop references and gags that even a 5 year-old kid could pick up on. The gags or ‘gas’ ran out on this one.
The movie starts off pretty funny as Prince Charming (voice Rupert Everett), disgraced after a failed attempt to steal our hero's wife and becoming heir to the throne of the kingdom of Far, Far Away, is forced to relive his humiliation night after night in a dinner theater production. Adding insult to injury, his dressing room is in the alley. Upon learning that Shrek (voice of Mike Myers) is filling in as king, Charming decides to try to go after the throne again with the help of other fairy tale villains.
Shrek and Fiona (voice of Cameron Diaz) have a difficult time ruling. After a failed knighting, christening, and royal introduction, they retire for the night, only to be notified of the frog King Harold's (voice of John Cleese) imminent death. On his dea
th bed, Harold names Shrek the new king in a prolonged death scene for a frog followed by a chorus of the things singing a Wings song. But before the King ‘croaked’, Shrek was able to get info out of the king and he mentions that a young boy named Arthur is next in line after Shrek for the throne.
th bed, Harold names Shrek the new king in a prolonged death scene for a frog followed by a chorus of the things singing a Wings song. But before the King ‘croaked’, Shrek was able to get info out of the king and he mentions that a young boy named Arthur is next in line after Shrek for the throne. Having no intention of becoming king, Shrek, with sidekicks Donkey (voice of Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (voice of Antonio Banderas), sets off to find Arthur and bring him back, but as they're setting off, Fiona reveals she's pregnant.
This is where the so-called plot thickens. Shrek not only fights off his responsibility as king but he now has to fight his fears of becoming a father himself, and there's even a very funny dream sequence that has him trying to handle a swarm of baby ogres as they’re puking, crapping, and causing mischief all over the place.
Arthur or Artie’s off at Worcestershire, a high school where he's hated by everyone, including the leader of the jousting team Lancelot (Arthur’s supposed right hand man in other adaptations of the King Arthur legend) and the girl he's always loved Guinevere (King Arthur’s queen in other adaptations), or Gwen, as he calls her.
Justin Timberlake provides the voice for Artie. His character is strictly used as a plot device to try and movie along. There’s no connection to him as a character and he’s definitely a character that you don’t want to see in Shrek 4, which unfortunately I just found out was in the preproduction stages of development. Timberlake's performance doesn't help matters much.
This is where the so-called plot thickens. Shrek not only fights off his responsibility as king but he now has to fight his fears of becoming a father himself, and there's even a very funny dream sequence that has him trying to handle a swarm of baby ogres as they’re puking, crapping, and causing mischief all over the place.
Arthur or Artie’s off at Worcestershire, a high school where he's hated by everyone, including the leader of the jousting team Lancelot (Arthur’s supposed right hand man in other adaptations of the King Arthur legend) and the girl he's always loved Guinevere (King Arthur’s queen in other adaptations), or Gwen, as he calls her.
Justin Timberlake provides the voice for Artie. His character is strictly used as a plot device to try and movie along. There’s no connection to him as a character and he’s definitely a character that you don’t want to see in Shrek 4, which unfortunately I just found out was in the preproduction stages of development. Timberlake's performance doesn't help matters much.
Soon, the gang is shipwrecked on an island where they meet Merlin, Artie's old magic teacher who had a nervous breakdown and has gone bonkers. 
Although this show has a ton of characters, its major problem is the lack of story and gags that didn’t work. Shrek the Third provides only mild entertainment, with the laughs trickling down as it plods toward an ending that's far less than "happily ever after" at least for weary viewers despite the reliably game efforts of the A-list vocal cast. Granted, there are still plenty of amusing, even laugh-out-loud funny moments sprinkled throughout Shrek the Third, but compared to the first two films, Shrek the Third is sadly third-rate.
Although this show has a ton of characters, its major problem is the lack of story and gags that didn’t work. Shrek the Third provides only mild entertainment, with the laughs trickling down as it plods toward an ending that's far less than "happily ever after" at least for weary viewers despite the reliably game efforts of the A-list vocal cast. Granted, there are still plenty of amusing, even laugh-out-loud funny moments sprinkled throughout Shrek the Third, but compared to the first two films, Shrek the Third is sadly third-rate.
The narrative momentum and comic energy begin right about the point Shrek and his sidekicks begin their quest for Artie, who's an exceedingly bland addition to the cast of characters. The idea of the once and future King Arthur as a bullied high school nerd, kicked around by "Big Man on Campus" Lancelot is no more than mildly amusing; and the film's laugh-free spin on the wizard Merlin as a befuddled, aging hippie feels positively stale.
Characters wear out their welcome or the sub-plot regarding Shrek's worries about his impending fatherhood. I never once bought into Shrek not really wanting fatherhood. Never felt for his character once on this. Felt like the filmmakers were trying to force a new emotion on Shrek to try and add his character added depth, which he didn’t need. Shrek was already the most developed character in the series by far. Hello, the name of the movie is Shrek for goodness sakes. 
The filmmakers should’ve taken that energy used to develop Shrek’s character and focused elsewhere like say on the Disney princesses. They were not so much good for me. Why were they there? I understand that they were trying to focus on some sort of feminist movement slash Charlie Angels thing going on, but it was a little over the top. And was Fiona’s mom there? It seems like she was there the whole movie but only said two words. Way to earn a paycheck. All in all, Shrek the Third was a bit dissappointment for me. Neertheless, there are good things too. As expected, visually Shrek the Third delivers fantastic computer generated imagery. Stunning landscapes, fluid motions and a keen attention to detail are all accounted for. Yet, I couldn’t help but want more.
The graphics, while extremely well done, are basically the same as the previous movies. I’m from the school of going above and beyond and I felt the animators should have added a new ‘WOW’ factor. You can’t sit on your past triumphs in this town if you want to stay ahead of the game.
Also, as expected, we’re given a very healthy dose of adult humor, wrapped around innuendos and read-between-the-lines dialogue (we’ve got to trick the children of course). As with all movies, some jokes hit and some miss. Mostly, the antics in Shrek the Third are singles intermixed with a few doubles; the only home run I can think of was during the Pinnochio interrogation — even I was getting confused with all the double speak. Yet as stated pr
eviously, while there are funny moments, I’ve basically seen the same material in the first two movies.
Also, as expected, we’re given a very healthy dose of adult humor, wrapped around innuendos and read-between-the-lines dialogue (we’ve got to trick the children of course). As with all movies, some jokes hit and some miss. Mostly, the antics in Shrek the Third are singles intermixed with a few doubles; the only home run I can think of was during the Pinnochio interrogation — even I was getting confused with all the double speak. Yet as stated pr
eviously, while there are funny moments, I’ve basically seen the same material in the first two movies. The language is very clear to understand. The accent of Shrek is Scottish. In his these speeches, to understand that is not so much difficult.
" Give me that! Your fiying days are over.That's 20 pieces of silver for the witch. Next!"
"Okay, fine. Attention, all fairy tale things. Do not get comfortable. Your welcome is officially worn out. In fact, I'm gonna see this guy Farquaad right now and get you all off my land and back where you came from!"
"I'm not the monster here. You are. You and the rest of that fairy tale trash, poisoning my perfect world. Now, tell me! Where are the others?"
While he is saying "going, coming, doing", she drops "g" sound, and he prounces it as /k^mın/. And, the prouncation of "r" sound is also different. As you now, the Americans prounounce "r" which is alveolar trill. Also, while they are speaking it is easy to hear "r" sound especially the ones at the end of the words. Shrek' s prounciation it is not same with the Americans'. While he is saying "monster....", he prounces the word "cover" as /manstı'/. From this aspect, it is same with British. Additionally, there are some nuances between the porounciation of vowels. While he is saying "world", he pronounces it something like this "wıld" not as /w3:ld/, "because" as /bıkoz/....etc. I
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