Shrek 2

[Just Myself]

Oh god this movie was HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!! I loved it. Puss in Boots stole the show and he was SO FIRGGING HILARIOUS!!! They had a joke on "Cops" called "Knights", and they show a knight pressing Puss against the wall, and the knight finds catnip on his person, "I swear it's not mine!" The whole theater was laughing SO HARD!!!!!

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[ZOOMBOOM0688]

Oh god this movie was HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!! I loved it. Puss in Boots stole the show and he was SO FIRGGING HILARIOUS!!! They had a joke on "Cops" called "Knights", and they show a knight pressing Puss against the wall, and the knight finds catnip on his person, "I swear it's not mine!" The whole theater was laughing SO HARD!!!!!

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That was one of my favorite jokes

[Ballzo]

When does this movie come out? It seems like only yesterday that I didnt see the first one in the theatres.

[Rebel]

Perhaps a bit off topic, but I had a couple Shrek 3D questions.

Is the Shrek 3D DVD worth getting?

Is it only available packaged with the original movie?

[Paka]

Well, my local paper reviewed it last week. Quotage -

The 3-D effects -- there are four pairs of red/blue glasses included -- are quite good. The crispness of computer animation lends itself well to the format. A wild dragon flight is particularly thrilling.

That's the good news. Now, the bad news -- or things to consider before buying the DVD (DreamWorks, $26.99):

• Configuration: The only way to get "Shrek 3-D" is to buy it as part of a double-pack with the original movie, which most families already have.

• Duration: The new feature is actually a short. The package says it's 16 minutes, but it's really just barely past 15. Skip the closing credits, and it's closer to 12 minutes. That's more than $2 a minute for those wanting just the short.

• Modification: "Shrek 3-D" is presented widescreen, but it's paired only with the version of the movie that has been modified to fill a regular TV screen, not the widescreen original.

Your family's interest in getting "Shrek 3-D" is directly proportional to its feelings about those caveats.

So I'd say, unless you really, really like Shrek, and/or you're a completist, it'd probably be better (and cheaper) to skip this one.

[Luke]

Not exactly related to discussion, but Randy Salas ROCKS!

[Just Myself]

Not exactly related to discussion, but Randy Salas ROCKS!

This has been today's Pointless Quote from the Admin.

[Paka]

Durr...? O_o

You being serious, Luke - or are you just joking about me putting Salas in quotes?

EDIT: Scratch that - there's probably some other Randy Salas out there that you're talking about.

[Luke]

Durr...? O_o

You being serious, Luke - or are you just joking about me putting Salas in quotes?

EDIT: Scratch that - there's probably some other Randy Salas out there that you're talking about.

No, I'm talking about the one and only Randy Salas. He likes the site and I'm a big fan of his column.

[Mermaid Kelly]

I saw Shrek 2 last night at the 9.25 showing. IT IS SOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone who liked the first one will love this one too! I wouldn't go to the extreme to say it's better than the first, BUT it is NO DOUBT JUST AS GOOD!!!!!!! It's a wonderful movie!!!!!!! I really love how they really surround the storyline on Shrek and Fiona's love! I'ts so romantic Donkey is also great, as usual, and Puss in Boots is funny too. I love all the Disney-ish jokes as well. The Little mermaid one is priceless. The fairy godmother sings a hillarious song to Fiona, similar to (Bibbity Bobbity Boo) Oh and there's an adorable Bichon frise dog that the fairy godmother brings to Fiona, and we see the cute puppy in various parts throughout the movie.....sorry about dragging on the subject of the dog, but I just LOVE those dogs! Two years ago, I watched a dog show on tv and instantly I fell in love with the bichon frise! This is what a bichon looks like, in case you don't know (the picture's just off a random website, he's not my dog, I have cats, so I can't get a dog now)




But anyway back to Shrek 2..... I recommend EVERYONE to see it!!!! You should not be one bit disapointed. In fact, I'm seeing it again on Saturday with a couple of friends! Plus, I am already anticipating a dvd!

One thing....everyone who watches it....STAY FOR THE CREDITS!!!!!!!!!!! There is a wonderful Donkey surprise to see!!!!

oh and Rebel, I got the Shrek 3d and it's great! I think it's worth it!

[Paka]

No, I'm talking about the one and only Randy Salas. He likes the site and I'm a big fan of his column.

Ah - well okay, then! ^_^ And I agree, he's one of my fave reviewers, too. If only 'cause he's right there in the Variety section.

[AwallaceUNC]

Hmmm, I can put my whole post in white, or just warn you of spoilers now :

Saw it at the late showing last night with some friends... HILARIOUS. No, actually, there aren't words to describe it's hilarity. You need to see it- and I think everyone here will enjoy (and possibly be slightly offended by ) the countless blatant jabs at Disney. It's almost like a game to see if you can catch them all . I loved that this one had some singing, too. That was another obvious jab at Disney, though.

I'd say that the adult humor is just a tad more aggressive this time, and there's a line that says something to the effect of, "You still look like an ass to me," directed to Donkey. Nothing worse than what you'd expect from a PG movie, though.

But outside of its humor, I wasn't too impressed with the animation. The mouths didn't lines up with the voices at a lot of points and it seemed that once a character was done talking, they just froze until they had to talk again... did anyone else notice this? Some of the graphics were pretty cool, though, namely the castle. The story wasn't really original or particularly heart-warming, so the only value here is the humor. Fortunately, that's enough.

Biggest complaint: Julie Andrews' character looked like a man, and the voice was NOT fitting for the image of the character (though her voice is sounding much lower these days).

-Aaron

[DisneyQuack]

I saw it last night, thought it was just as good if not better than the first one. Definetly go check it out!

MQ

[GOGOinVegas]

I cant wait to see this either, Ive watched toe first one a dozen or so times on DVD. Their arent too many movies I can watch over and over again, and still enjoy, maybe Pulp Fiction, and Bring it On.
but this I hope will be highly 'rewatchable'. ooh maybe I can start a thread on that......

[Jake Lipson]

Just saw this, and the short spoiler-free version of the review is it was even better than the first and a whole lot deeper characterwise without loosing any of its edginess. If you liked Shrek, you'll love this, and even if you didn't think too much of the original, give this one a look, it may suprise you.

Now, for those of you who have already seen it and are wanting to talk, here's my more specific comments, with major spoilers.

WARNING! MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW! DO NOT READ BEYOND THIS POINT IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIE YET, UNLESS SPOILERS DON'T MATTTER TO YOU.

The original was great, but this one will stand on the shortlist of sequels that better their originals. Being that we know the characters already, they had a chance to just run with it, and they did. The story is even better than the original, and there's a lot more character moments and devolepment without bogging down the plot. I also thought it was a definate risk for them to use the potion, and have their signature characters not be themselves for most of the movie, but happily it was well handled and works really effectively. As said before, still yay for the true beaity lies within message.

New characters and old blend together well, but Antonio Bandaras as Puss in Boots is the unquestionable highlight of the picture. He does for Shrek 2 what Robin Williams as Geenie did for Aladdin, and steals every scene he's in. I'm really glad that he's a good guy character now so they can bring him in for Shrek 3.

And speaking of Shrek 3, whoever thought of the post-credits suprise in Shrek 2 deserves a raise. DreamWorks reps have been talking briefly about the third one, and it involves Shrek and parenthood, so Donkey and Dragon being parents will be a nice counterpart (not to mention, it's just so darn funny in the end here.)

[Mermaid Kelly]

I saw the movie again last night with a group of friends, and now, I too am concluding to the fact that it is better than the first, (although you won't get as much out of it if you've never seen the first). It has so much humor, with it's themes of love and acceptance, with the characters we all love and new ones we learn to love, it just works SO good!

And speaking of Shrek 3, whoever thought of the post-credits suprise in Shrek 2 deserves a raise. DreamWorks reps have been talking briefly about the third one, and it involves Shrek and parenthood, so Donkey and Dragon being parents will be a nice counterpart (not to mention, it's just so darn funny in the end here.)

I agree 100%, that surprise was one of the best parts of the movie!

[Jake Lipson]

Well, they fractured fairy tales and just plain shattered records. From Box Office Mojo:

A fractured fairy tale broke records as it mended a heretofore soft summer.

The widest release ever yielded the biggest single day gross ever, the highest bow ever for an animated movie (topping Finding Nemo's $70.3 million), the second best weekend ever (behind only Spider-Man's $114.8 million) and the first uber-opening of the summer.

The $70 million-budgeted Shrek 2 raked in a whopping estimated $104.3 million over the weekend at 4,163 theaters, bringing its five-day haul to $125.2 million since debuting Wednesday -- the third or fourth biggest 5-day bow ever depending on Monday's actual numbers.

"This was well beyond any expectations," DreamWorks head of distribution Jim Tharp told Box Office Mojo, though he added that public awareness of the picture was already up 92% four weeks prior to the release. "Opening on a Wednesday, word-of-mouth was that this was not a cheater, and a great follow-up to first movie," he noted.

DreamWorks' exit polling indicated that 60% of moviegoers were families -- the first Shrek, like most animated movies, was 80% family out-of-the-gate and then fell to 60% in later weeks -- suggesting a broadening of the audience since the original. Among families, 60% were mothers and 40% were dads, while 55% were girls and 45% were boys. Among non-families, it was a 50/50 split between males and females and those over and under the age of 25. Moviegoers loved the picture overall as 81% rated it "excellent" and 11% "very good." Over 70% said they would see the movie again.

Breaking the weekend down, Shrek 2 devoured an estimated $28.4 million on Friday. It then jumped 58% on Saturday to an astonishing $44.8 million estimate, topping Spider-Man's $43.6 million Saturday as the largest single day gross of all time. In other words, its Saturday alone topped the first Shrek's entire $42.3 million opening weekend. DreamWorks is projecting Shrek 2 to make $31.1 million on Sunday, easing 31% -- conservatively estimated as Shrek dipped 24% and Finding Nemo 21% for their Sunday drops.

Prior to the weekend, Shrek 2 was already a record-breaker when DreamWorks announced it broke the 4,000-theater milestone with its 4,163 count, topping Spider-Man's 3,876 fourth weekend count as the widest release ever. Shrek 2 was simply following in the footsteps of its predecessor, which reached a then record 3,715 in its fourth weekend. To put its theater count into further perspective, according to the National Organization of Theaters Owners, there are 5,659 indoor theaters in the country (and 35,139 screens). DreamWorks will not disclose how many screens the movie is playing on.

"It's a well known movie and we needed to get out in from of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," Tharp explained the bold release pattern.

Shrek 2 is now well-positioned to become the #1 movie of the summer, just as its predecessor reigned over summer 2001 with its $267.7 million haul. For the past five years straight, the title-holder was spawned in May -- The Phantom Menace in 1999, Mission Impossible 2 in 2000, Shrek in 2001, Spider-Man in 2002 and Finding Nemo last year. Going into the season, common wisdom had Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Spider-Man 2 as the movies to beat for the crown, but 'Shrek 2' is on a $300 million plus trajectory -- a gross that seems too rosy even for Harry and Spidey prognostications.

When Shrek 2 garnered $11.8 million on Wednesday, DreamWorks was heralding the dubious milestone of "biggest mid-week opening for an animated movie," topping Pokemon: The First Movie's $10.1 million. Turns out, only two days later, they would find such groping for records would be unnecessary.

Though Shrek 2 was huge on Wednesday and Thursday, grossing $20.9 million, it behaved as if people didn't realize it opened on Wednesday. Generally speaking, a mid-week bow will soften the weekend and the Wednesday-Thursday gross will make up at least 25% of the 5-day bow -- and usually far more for saturation releases. For Shrek 2, Wednesday and Thursday will amount to less than 17% of the 5-day haul.

"I think (Shrek 2's Wednesday bow) probably helps the weekend, unlike other Wednesday openers which can dilute it," Tharp told Box Office Mojo on Thursday. At the time, Tharp thought Shrek 2 was headed for a $60-65 million weekend as did most in the industry. "We just wanted to get above the Finding Nemo's $70.3 million for the animation record," he later added.

Shrek 2 has revived a dormant DreamWorks, and it bodes well for their aggressive-by-their-standards summer slate: Steven Spielberg's The Terminal starring Tom Hanks on June 18, the Will Ferrell comedy Anchorman on July 9 and the Tom Cruise thriller Collateral directed by Michael Mann on August 6 -- all three of which are candidates for $100 million plus.

DreamWorks also attached the trailer for their next CGI feature Shark Tale to all Shrek 2 prints. Utilizing a similar brand of kid and adult humor plus an all-star voice cast (Will Smith, Jack Black, Robert DeNiro, etc.), it bites into theaters Oct. 1, a frame that DreamWorks previously had success on with 1998's Antz and that gets the jump on Disney/Pixar's Nov. 5 release The Incredibles.

[MickeyMousePal]

'Shrek 2' Sets Fairy Tale Records at $125.3 Mil
Source: http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/story ... 98,00.html

"Shrek 2" set plenty of box office records this weekend; becoming the second film of all time to hit $100 million in a weekend, topping "Spider-Man's" single-day box office record, and beating "Finding Nemo" as the best animated opening of all time.
The DreamWorks sequel of the green ogre surrounded by popular fairy tale characters made an estimated $104.3 mil from Friday to Sunday this weekend, and earned $125.3 mil total since it opened last Wednesday. That makes it the best five-day opening for any movie opening on a Wednesday, beating "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" which hit $124.1 mil last year.

Whoa! Way to go Shrek!!!
I must see this movie next weekend!!!
I thought Shrek 2 would make less money then the first one.

Early estimates from Exhibitor Relations, a Hollywood-based company which tracks box office results, show that "Shrek 2" may have surpassed the previous single-day box office attendance set by "Spider-Man." On its second day of release, "Spider-Man" made $43.6 million. "Shrek 2" reportedly made $44.8 mil on Saturday, putting it in the top spot.

The movie voiced again by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, beat "The Passion of the Christ" as the biggest opening of 2004. The religious Mel Gibson film opened at $83.9 mil.

As Zap2it has predicted, the computer animated fairy tale earned more than "Finding Nemo" did in its opening weekend. Last summer, the animated clownfish story opened with a $70 mil weekend, and made $339.7 mil through its run and is the most successful animated film of all time, surpassing "The Lion King."

"Nemo" ranks 10th in the best box office ranking of all time while "Lion King" ranks 14th, and the first "Shrek" ranks 23rd. With such strong opening numbers, "Shrek 2" looks like it could unseat the previous animated winners.

The weekend numbers more than doubled "Shrek's" original opening of $42 mil on the weekend of May 16 in 2001.

"Shrek 2" had a distinct advantage because it opened a record number of theaters -- 4,163 screens. "X2: X-Men United" previously held the biggest release as far as number of theaters, with 3,741 venues, and it hit $85.5 mil when it opened.

Last weekend's best box office winner, "Troy" dropped 49 percent and earned $23.8 mil this weekend, while "Van Helsing" slipped 51 percent for distant second and third places.

[2099net]

Sigh.

[DDMAN26]

Wow that gross is astounding, but don't be surprised if The Incredibles comes close topping that opening.