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Shrek 2

2004 · Film · 92 min

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy
  • Romance

Plot

Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona. With the help of ever-faithful Donkey, Shrek takes on the potion-brewing Fairy Godmother, pompous Prince Charming, and infamous ogre-killer Puss In Boots.

About Shrek 2

Shrek 2 is a 2004 American animated fantasy comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon from a screenplay by Adamson, Joe Stillman, and the writing team of J. David Stem and David N. Weiss. Loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book Shrek! by William Steig, it is a direct sequel to Shrek (2001) and the second installment in the Shrek film series. The film stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, who reprise their respective voice roles of Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona. They are joined by new characters voiced by Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, and Jennifer Saunders. Shrek 2 takes place following the events of the first film, with Shrek and Donkey meeting Fiona's parents while the zealous Fairy Godmother, who wants Fiona to marry her son Prince Charming, plots to destroy Shrek and Fiona's marriage. Shrek and Donkey team up with a sword-wielding cat named Puss in Boots to foil her plans. Development began in 2001, and following disagreements with producers, the first film's screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio were replaced with Adamson. The story was inspired by Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), and new animation tools were utilized to improve the visual appearance of each character, particularly Puss. The lead actors also received a significant bump in salary to $10 million, which at the…

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Series

Part of DreamWorks Animation feature films. Comes after Shrek (2001). Followed by Shrek the Third (2007).

Awards

Nominated for 5 other awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature, Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie.

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • Mike MyersShrek (voice)
  • Eddie MurphyDonkey (voice)
  • Cameron DiazPrincess Fiona (voice)
  • Julie AndrewsQueen Lillian (voice)
  • Antonio BanderasPuss in Boots (voice)
  • John CleeseKing Harold (voice)
  • Rupert EverettPrince Charming (voice)
  • Jennifer SaundersFairy Godmother (voice)
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