Shrek the Third

It's a summer of thirds! And by far the best of the three's is Shrek the Third, staring Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz.

The story is pretty good. Shrek is named king of far Far Away.However, there is another heir to the throne, Arthur, played by Justin Timberlake. The main plot is Shrek, Donkey, and Puss going to find "Artie."

However, Charming is still miffed that he is not married to Fiona and king of the land. He gathers all the fairy tale villains to take over the kingdom and seize their "Happily Ever After"

The film is, as to be expected, visually stunning. It has a running time of a mere hour and a half however, it drags like there is no tomorrow. The film also relies on many of the gimmick of the first two for some easy laughs.

Timberlake is rather good as Artie, the youngster next in line for the throne.After the initial shock of "OMG that's totally JT!" you forget that it is him and get right back into the story.

However, the lively cameo by the great Eric Idle certainly lifts the film.

Overall, a good film to take the kids too. However, prepare for a drawn out time with very few inside jokes for the grown-ups.