Shrek Forever After Review

Shrek Forever After Review

Rating: 2.5/5

Writers: Josh Klausner & Darren Lemke

Director: Mike Mitchell

Cast: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Jane Lynch, Jon Hamm, Craig Robinson

Studio: DreamWorks Animation

The last few weeks have ushered in the season of summer blockbusters. First we had the record-breaking opening of IRON MAN 2, then came ROBIN HOOD, and this weekend that giant green ogre we all love returns for what is billed as his final swan song. SHREK FOREVER AFTER is bound to join its predecessors in the history books, but is it worthy of all the accolades coming its way in the next few weeks? Of that I am not sure.

The film opens with a happy, yet bored, Shrek (Mike Myers) twiddling his thumbs in swamp suburbia with his wife Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and their newborn ogre babies. They have both relinquished their royal titles and abdicated the Far, Far Away throne, and now live a primarily quiet domestic existence in Shrek's former bachelor pad. After a year of parenthood, household chores involving outhouse repair, and his life becoming anything but terrifying to the local townspeople, Shrek finally snaps during his triplets' birthday party. He says some pretty harsh things to his friends, family, and most importantly his wife. He flees the party and runs into the meddling Rumpelstiltskin (Walt Dohrn) who offers him the opportunity to relive one day being a "real ogre" in exchange for one day of Shrek's.

Of course he signs the contract, but he quickly realizes Rumpel's deals aren't all they are cracked up to be. Before he knows it, Shrek is in an alternative Far, Far Away where Fiona was never rescued from the tower, his best friends Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) have no idea who he is, and Rumple has taken over the kingdom from Fiona's parents. Now he has 24 hours to fix the mess he created before he is stuck in this Far, Far Away forever.

The film sets out to retell the original SHREK from a different angle. What would have happened if Shrek had never been born?? What sort of butterfly effect would that have had on the rest of the Shrekverse? It's a fun question to ask, ripe with story possibilities, I just wish the writers had spent a little more time flushing out their answers. I've always found the SHREK films fun but rushed, and this one is no different. All the familiar characters were new because this alternative world had hardened them. We needed time to get to know the new Donkey and Fiona as they were rougher around the edges. Donkey is a hustler and Fiona is the leader of a merry band of ogres set on ending Rumpel's reign, they have both been hardened by this new world. The only truly charming moment happens when Puss appears on screen as less-than-svelte. He is hilarious and adds the levity that is normally reserved for Donkey. I literally declared "Thank God" to my movie partner when Puss uttered his catch phrase: "Feed me…if you dare." Yo Dreamworks, when do I get my PUSS IN BOOTS movie?

Shrek is one of the most identifiable and enjoyable characters in animation. His adventures have captivated children and adults alike for the past decade, and who honestly doesn't anticipate a new installment of the franchise? SHREK FOREVER AFTER should not disappoint animation freaks, but it does leave a little to be desired in actual story. It is often muddled and even discounts the third SHREK almost entirely. But overall, this newest SHREK is worth the 90 minutes, at least to see Puss in Boots.

Carrie Underwood Wedding

Carrie Underwood Wedding, This weekend the Carrie Underwood wedding? is set to take place. But what I'm even more curious about is this $500,000 price tag rumored to be attached to Carrie and Mike Fisher's glorious occasion. Now while I can understand weddings are expensive and the fact that Carrie's wedding dress itself probably cost her a few grand, I'm dying to know what they are spending the rest of this cash on. Are you? Read more of the details and see photos here!This weekend is the Carrie Underwood wedding, rumored to be an event costing Carrie and soon-to-be husband Mike Fisher $500,000! Now while that might not sound like a lot, try saying half a million. See what I mean! That's some serious ching! So much for a simple wedding, Carrie!

RadarOnline is reporting that Carrie is certainly getting her dream wedding. But almost half of the money spent has been allocated towards a hotel for guests. Even though the nuptials are set to take place this Saturday at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, Georgia (a town the size of about 3,000), the entire hotel has been reserved for the wedding and the guests who will be in attendance. That bill is rumored to be $268,000 for the night, with rooms ranging from $300 to $1500 a night. But Carrie and her man will be staying in the Presidential House where the couple will have VIP use of the lake and their very own golf course.

So what is so fabulous about their suite? Try 5,400 square-feet which includes master suites, including "two king-size rooms and two double bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, terrace with access to the recreation room, private pool, living room and dining room that seats 16 people."

While visitors have been arriving since Wednesday we are hearing that Carrie won't be arriving until later today and when she makes her arrival keep your eye in the sky for a helicopter. Yes, the country songstress will be flying in via copter.

We will definitely post Carrie Underwood wedding photos as soon as they are available. I am sure it will be an absolutely gorgeous event!

Paris Hilton Arrested after Brazil World Cup match

PORT ELIZABETH: Socialite Paris Hilton was arrested outside the World Cup stadium in Port Elizabeth after Brazil’s loss to the Netherlands, South African media reported Friday.
Police spokesman Sally de Beer told media that no arrests could be confirmed until after a suspect appears in court.
A radio reported that Hilton would appear in a special World Cup court later Friday, following her arrest after the match.
A local news website reported that she was apparently arrested for smoking marijuana at the stadium.

Montana Fishburne Sextape

Latest News Update About Montana Fishburne Sextape: Laurence Fishburne’s 19-year-old daughter is making a serious push to break into Hollywood — and she’s doing it with a hardcore sex tape. TMZ has learned Montana Fishburne is starring in a porno flick for Vivid Entertainment — explaining, “I’ve watched how successful Kim Kardashian became and I think a lot of it was due to the release of her sex tape.”

Unlike the celeb she admires — Montana, who also goes by the name “Chippy D,” is not arguing that her tape was stolen or obtained illegally.

We’re told the flick is set to be released in August.

Montana also talked to CarltonJordan.com about her new gig, saying “The first time is really nerve racking … but, I have a lot of at-home experience.”

Katrina Kaif Denies Sex Tape Rumours

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has denied that her younger sister Isabel Kaif was seen in the recent sex tape that has been doing rounds of the internet. She appealed to everyone everyone that they shouldn’t believe in such fraudulent claims. This after a 10 minute clip of a girl who resembled Isabel Kaif started doing the rounds on the Internet. This is serving to be negative publicity for Isabel who is trying to make inroads into the B-Town.Katrina is busy promoting her upcoming Prakash Jha directed movie Raajneeti where she stars opposite Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor. Katrina will be seen in a complete de-glamourised avatar in Raajneeti where she plays a politician. Her character in the movie has uncanny resemblance to Congress president Sonia Gandhi. The makers of Raajneeti have however constantly denied any parallels between the movie and Mrs. Gandhi’s life.

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Watch Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Delhi Daredevils (DD): IPL 2010 Live Match

Watch Rajasthan Royals  vs Delhi Daredevils IPL T20 live streaming here. The  season 1 winners found themselves sadly at the losing end despite a  brilliant century by Yousuf Pathan. The Royals lost a  toughly fought game against the Mumbai Indians and will take on Delhi  Daredevils on March 15, 2010.

We have earlier posted the detailed Rajasthan Royals squad,  RR  Fixtures, Delhi Daredevils squad and DD fixtures. Now let's   consider the first match between RR Vs DD on 15^th March 2010.

Till now the Rajasthan Royals haven't performed that well as they   lost their first match against Mumbai Indians. But there can be a sudden   turn of events and they might rise again. Given below is the Rajasthan   Royals squad. For details read RR   Schedule for IPL 3.

Rajasthan Royals did a pretty good job in their  first match despite of their loss. The last matched showed some  exhilarating performance in the form of Yusuf Pathan, who scored a  century in just 37 deliveries. Paras Dogra was another name with  brilliant presentation of 41 of just 29 deliveries. These players will  surely be a look out in the upcoming match.

Delhi  Daredevils on the other hand have already won their first match  of this season. Gambhir and Dirk Nannes gave their best in the first  match, whereas the top performer of the team failed to prove their  capabilities. This match will give them another chance to play at their  level best. It's obvious that, we would see some blasters from both the  teamsRR vs DD Live Score: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Daredevils  Live Score, Highlights 2010 will be placed below.

Watch Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 2nd April 2010 Star Plus

After capturing the viewers' attention with the extraordinary telly-drama Sapana Baabul Ka…Bidaai, the No 1 Hindi General Entertainment Channel in India,STAR Plus extends its fiction line-up on the prime-time with Dabur Vatika Hair Oil's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Produced by Rajan Shahi's Director's Kut Production, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is a story of love finding its way after an arranged marriage and how two people bond and blossom together after entering into sacred ties of matrimony. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai � the show presented bySTAR Plus premiers on January 12 at 9.30 pm, will act as a balm to present day breakdowns in relationships.

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