Shrek the Third

PGUnited States rating20071h 33mFantasy, Adventure, Animation
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PG US
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Shrek and his friends must go on a quest to find a young boy who is the heir to the throne of Far Far Away. While they travel, they face various obstacles and encounter a group of fairy tale villains who want to take over the kingdom. It is a funny adventure about responsibility and finding your own path.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Some
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard animated feature with a mix of action sequences and slower character moments. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA group of fairy tale villains and pirates attempt to take over the castle and capture the heroes.
  • Approx.ScaryA villain attempts to strike Shrek with a sword during a final confrontation on a stage.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Shrek's feelings about being a parent change by the end of the movie?
  2. 2Why do you think Artie decided to help the villains find a better way to fit into society?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the different fairy tale characters worked together?

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