Animation Family Comedy Shrek Collection

Shrek 2

Name: Shrek 2
Director: Conrad Vernon
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas

2004Dir. Conrad Vernon1h 32m

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Runtime1h 32m

Released2004

Budget$150M

Box office$935.5M

DirectorConrad Vernon

About This Movie

Shrek 2 expands the world we loved in the first film, offering a clever blend of humor and heart. The animation feels vibrant, with a whimsical yet polished aesthetic that still holds up. You’ve got some great voice performances here, especially from Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots; he adds a fun twist to the mix. The pacing is tight, keeping you engaged as Shrek wrestles with acceptance in a royal family that doesn’t quite get him. Themes of identity and family play throughout, with a bit of subversion on fairy tale tropes. It’s not just a sequel; it feels like a continuation of the characters’ growth with a well-crafted story that stands confidently on its own.

Released on May 19, 2004, by DreamWorks Animation.Directorial debut of Conrad Vernon, co-directed by Andrew Adamson.Features the catchy song 'Accidentally in Love' by Counting Crows.Puss in Boots became a standout character, later getting his own spin-off.