Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de)
This 11-minute short film came out after the very first of so far 4 Shrek movies. Fiona gets abducted and it's Shrek and Donkey's turn to free her from the evil Ghost of Farquaad. There's a spectacular dragon flight sequence and a couple more action-packed moments, but it's just not enough. It is really a bit of everything in here: action, comedy, romance, drama, fantasy, mystery... but none of these areas are elaborated on well enough, especially comedy, to make this a satisfying watch. In my opinion, this is one of the weaker Shrek short films and there are quite a few actually. Instead of watching this one here, I recommend the Halloween special from 7 years later, so far the last entry to the mega-successful franchise. That one is quite a lot of fun and even a bit creepy, but not too much. "Shrek 4-D" is not really a must-see unless you are one of the biggest fans of the franchise under the sun. Not recommended.
Michael_Elliott
Shrek 4-D (2003) ** (out of 4) Very weak short has the ghost of Lord Farquaad stealing Fiona so Shrek, Donkey and various other characters must try to rescue her. From what I read after viewing this thing, it appears this was added as a bonus on the re-release of the first movie and it seems not too many were happy with the marketing process but the film itself is what really should have bothered them. I understand the original version was in 3-D but the effects were obviously the main focus and there's no real evidence that the filmmakers were trying to tell any sort of good story. It seems every single scene is just built up so something could go flying through the air towards the camera or a punch is thrown towards the camera. I can't speak to how well the effects were as I watched the 2-D version under the title THE GHOST OF LORD FARQUAAD but I can say that neither version had any good laughs. The entire thing just felt really rushed and overall I thought some of the animation looked quite cheap. The vocal performances were all fine but it's just too bad they weren't given anything funny to say.
jaemiewaters
it is the best thing on earth you will like when Shrek pops out at you you will be spooked out those because it is scary a little bit but it is amazing you and your kids will love all of the 3D and 4D in Shrek 4D it is one of the best shorts i have ever seen it is the bomb it is a hoot i never seen a short like this before it is great it is outstanding you will say now that is what i call a short it is one of the best shorts in the whole world make it the number 1 short in the whole universe that is how good this short is you will go crazy over this magical and wonderful short you want believe your eyes when you see this it is like a dream come true it is a 16 min movie but it is a awesome one you will stand up and cheer when it is over that is how good this movie really is go buy or rent this wonderful short today it is a great short it should be a award wining short but it is not it is a great short for the whole family it is a must see short go see this short today you want be sorry have a great day
soupe-au-poulet
When I went to the Universal Studios, I was sure, that the new attraction named Shrek 4-D was not very special. But I was totally wrong! First when your enter in the ride, they explain to you the story of Shrek 1, and like this even people who didn't see the movie can enjoy the ride, for people who saw the movie, this part might be long and boring, but it will be great after:P When I came in the theater, I sat and my father told me at least one ride where we won't get wet! But he was wrong!! Shrek 4-D is greater than an ordinary 3-D animation, because you don't just see it as you are there you feel as you are there! Like if something fall down, there are going to put compressed air on your feet to make you feel it's real. Or if someone sneeze, you will receive water in your face. I really liked it, it was exciting, funny and there was a lot of adventure and action! If the line-up wasn't so long, I probably will have do a second time this ride! Excellent, everybody will like it!
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