“A witty & self-aware script, a unique visual style, and a talented voice cast make this an unexpected comedic treat”
“Little more than an exercise in ticking off all of the videogame elements that make an appearance”
“A hugely enjoyable sci-fi fantasy that is both a traditional fairytale of good-versus-evil, and an inventive subversion of those tropes”
“Another masterpiece – a sequel that delivers on character & emotion, as well as visual invention & spectacle”
“Absolutely must-see family entertainment – after over a decade away, this return to the Shrek-universe is a joy”
“A surprisingly dark fairy tale that explores grief, fascism, free will, individuality & parental love”
“Younger viewers should love the action, but the comedic elements make this a far more watchable kids’ film than I was expecting”
“Although the plot & villains aren’t particularly memorable, the film is consistently funny for its entire short-but-sweet runtime”
“A very enjoyable, and genuinely funny, family-friendly sci-fi adventure”
“This could be too meta for kids & too childish for adults, there’s still probably enough to keep audiences of all ages mildly amused”
“The second half is saved by the comedy of the human cast, but adults who aren’t looking to entertain younger viewers may want to skip this one”
“It may not be the film that anyone was expecting, but it’s arguably all the better for it – a bold swing for the fences that has paid off”
“It’s rare to see a film that is firing on all cylinders as well as this one – an absolute joy from start to finish”
“I laughed all the way through this surprisingly entertaining sequel – what more can you ask for?”
“A charming coming-of-age story that lets you to spend time with likeable characters & follow their emotional journey”
“Packed full of so many gags – I had a smile on my face constantly from beginning ‘til end”
“Enjoy this film for what it is – an extended version of a traditional Tom & Jerry cartoon”
“An action packed, family friendly, epic fantasy adventure”
“Some interesting ideas don’t make up for the fact that this lacks the emotional impact of Pixar’s better films”
“The surreal humour makes this an amusing watch, even if it does run out of steam halfway through”
“Despite a by-the-numbers plot & inconsistent tone, it’s enjoyable enough family-friend entertainment”
“If you liked the first film, you should enjoy this too”
“A joyously fun & heart-warming family film, with the adventure, humour & emotion in perfect balance”
