: It received mixed reviews, holding a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics frequently described it as "bland" or "uninspired" compared to the first two films.
: Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter noted that the characters felt "less funny" and were losing their edge to "middle-class respectability". Key Cast Members Shrek : Mike Myers Donkey : Eddie Murphy Princess Fiona : Cameron Diaz Puss in Boots : Antonio Banderas Arthur (Artie) : Justin Timberlake Merlin : Eric Idle Shrek The ThirdHD
: Fiona leads a "posse of princesses" to defend the kingdom, while Shrek grapples with the anxiety of becoming a father. Critical & Commercial Performance : It received mixed reviews, holding a 41%
Released in 2007, Shrek the Third is the third installment in the DreamWorks Animation franchise. While a massive commercial success, it is often cited as the point where the series began to lose its initial critical acclaim. Film Summary Key Cast Members Shrek : Mike Myers Donkey
: The film grossed $813 million worldwide. At the time of its release, it had the best opening weekend ever for an animated film ($121.6 million).
: Prince Charming, seeking to avenge his mother (the Fairy Godmother), rallies a group of fairytale villains to stage a coup and seize the kingdom.
: Following the death of King Harold, Shrek is named the heir to the throne of Far Far Away. Unwilling to leave his swamp, he embarks on a quest with Donkey and Puss in Boots to find the only other heir: a rebellious teenager named Arthur ("Artie").