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Anyone who has not yet seen them all, or simply wants to experience all the adventures of Shrek and his donkey in one go, is recommended the complete box set. The DP editorial team wishes all participants in the reader survey good luck, because this time there is one box set to win:
For an overview, here is another brief summary of all the films:
Shrek: Shrek is not a hero as previously written in the book, yet he was the first to win an Oscar for best animated feature film. The lovable ogre sparked an international cinema phenomenon and inspired the imagination of audiences around the world…with the greatest fairy tale never told!
Experience every hilarious moment of the stirring story of Shrek, who, with the help of his lovably cheeky Donkey, bravely sets out to rescue the headstrong Princess Fiona and thereby reclaim his beloved swamp from the nasty Lord Farquaad.
SHREK-tacular Special Features: including interactive games, interviews, producers’ commentary, The Technology of Shrek, Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party.
Shrek 2: Our favourite ogre is back in SHREK 2 – the most daring comedy of all time, which audiences and critics love even more than its Oscar-winning predecessor! CINEMA says: “More jokes, faster pace and even more lovable characters.” Happily ever after has never seemed so Far Far Away, because the journey to Shrek’s in-laws turns into another chaotic adventure for Shrek and Fiona! With the help of his loyal but not very noble steed Donkey, Shrek takes on a potion-brewing Fairy Godmother and the pompous Prince Charming. And Puss in Boots, a notorious ogre hunter, is also on his heels – a scratchy kamikaze cat with the heart of a cuddly kitten in his boots …
SHREK-tacular Special Features: including technical bloopers, Introducing Puss in Boots, directors’ audio commentaries, The Technology Behind Shrek 2, DreamWorks Kids.
Shrek the Third: All good things come in threes – the greatest fairy tale never told enters its third round with this comedy of royal proportions. When the Frog King suddenly kicks the bucket, Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots embark on a new adventure to find the rightful heir to the throne. The fairy-tale troupe is back and this time receives support from a magically misguided Merlin, a clumsy Arthur, a powerful princess gang and a host of unexpected guests. Only Shrek is capable of telling a fairy tale in which they laugh happily ever after!
SHREK-tacular Special Features: including Shrek’s Guide to Parenting, Lost Scenes, Shmash-ups: Make Your Own Video, Merlin’s Magic Crystal Ball, Knight Games.
Shrek Forever After: It all began with a lovable ogre…who befriended a talking donkey…and rescued a beautiful princess – an unforgettable story that set new standards for all future animated films. Now comes SHREK FOREVER AFTER, the hilarious and tailor-made finale to this record-breaking, Oscar-winning film phenomenon.
Shrek longs so much for the time when he was still a “real ogre”, and to feel that way again, he makes a pact with Rumpelstiltskin…and turns his world completely upside down in the process. Donkey can suddenly no longer remember his best friend; Fiona is now a tough warrior princess and Puss in Boots is only a fat cat! Together they have only 24 hours to undo the pact and restore Far Far Away FOREVER to the way it was, thereby concluding the final chapter.
Shrek Forever After: including Spotlight on Shrek, Deleted Scenes, Audio Commentary.
Further links:
- Go to the DP reader survey here
