Shrek 2 debunks the idealistic “and they lived happily ever after” myth by addressing in-laws challenges. Additionally, marriage gets a strong plug for the most part (see “Other Negative Elements” below for the exceptions), while family bonds are shown to run deep. When they realize Shrek is in trouble, old pals from the swamp rush to his aid. Characters apologize for stubbornness or insensitivity. Fiona is unaware that if Charming can steal a kiss before midnight, she will be under a spell to adore him forever.Īs with the first installment, themes of inner beauty, loyalty, friendship, forgiveness and romantic love are central to this comic adventure. But before the handsome Shrek can reunite with his bride, Prince Charming catches up with the princess and pretends to be the made-over Shrek. The magic causes both Shrek and Fiona to morph into attractive humans, while Donkey transforms into a stately white stallion. Putting an additional crinkle in the saga, Shrek and Donkey down some of Fairy Godmother’s “happily ever after” potion. (They wrongly suppose she’s a compassionate soul out to help the less fortunate.) Unable to do the deed, Boots switches sides and accompanies Shrek and Donkey to solicit help from Fairy Godmother.
Consequently, King Harold hires mercenary hit-cat Puss In Boots to do away with Shrek. Compounding his personal revulsion of ogres is a secret pact he made with Fairy Godmother to let her son (Prince Charming) become Fiona’s spouse. At first glimpse of the monsterly duo, King Harold concludes his daughter has made a huge marital mistake. Unlike his naïve spouse, Shrek is convinced this is a bad idea, believing the welcome mat will be unceremoniously yanked once the monarchs lay eyes on him … and their transformed daughter. The royal couple, it seems, longs to meet their new son-in-law, and be reunited with their daughter. Fiona’s parents, King Harold and Queen Lillian, have sent messengers to invite the newlyweds to a royal ball. But lest we think the pair settled for living happily ever after, along comes Shrek 2.Īrriving back at the swamp after their honeymoon, the two lovebirds not only have to deal with Donkey’s insensitivity to their yearning for time alone, but something far more ominous.
The first Shrek installment trailed off with Princess Fiona and Shrek falling in love after the once-hermit-like ogre rescues the beautiful princess from a castle tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon.
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