: 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
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: 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). Shrek The ThirdHD
: Prince Charming, seeking to avenge his mother (the Fairy Godmother), rallies a group of fairytale villains to stage a coup and seize the kingdom.
: Fiona leads a "posse of princesses" to defend the kingdom, while Shrek grapples with the anxiety of becoming a father. Critical & Commercial Performance : Reviewers from The Hollywood Reporter noted that
: 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").
: It received mixed reviews, holding a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics frequently described it as "bland" or "uninspired" compared to the first two films. At the time of its release, it had
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