“High-quality, family-friendly popcorn entertainment, delivered with inventively idiosyncratic visual flair”

“A definite improvement on the previous sequel”

“A very entertaining & consistently funny Christmas-themed family adventure”

“Although aimed at the younger audience, there’s certainly enough to keep older fans engaged too”

“Although the tone is a little inconsistent, Millie Boddy Brown’s performance carries the film, while the script inventively subverts the genre cliches”

“An epic blockbuster that deserves to be seen on the big screen – a truly cinematic experience”

“Its sense of fun make this one of the better movies in the series, although it’s still only like to appeal to fans”

“With its interesting premise & morally complex characters, this is a prequel that adds something worthwhile to the mythology”

“Little more than an exercise in ticking off all of the videogame elements that make an appearance”

“A hugely enjoyable sci-fi fantasy that is both a traditional fairytale of good-versus-evil, and an inventive subversion of those tropes”

“A lovingly crafted ‘greatest hits’ swansong for a beloved character”

“A joyous experience from beginning to end – this family-friendly fantasy adventure expertly balances its emotional, comedy & action elements”

“Absolutely must-see family entertainment – after over a decade away, this return to the Shrek-universe is a joy”

“Leave your cynicism at the door – this is the most visually amazing & immersive cinematic experiences of the last decade”

“A satisfying & enjoyable conclusion to a cinematic rollercoaster that started almost 30 years ago”

“An old school adventure romcom (with the emphasis on the comedy) that’s elevated by the chemistry between its leads, and a great supporting cast”

“The second half is saved by the comedy of the human cast, but adults who aren’t looking to entertain younger viewers may want to skip this one”

“I was pleasantly surprised – this is a lot of fun thanks to its slick action sequences, its cast, its treasure-hunting shenanigans & its playful sense of humour”

“It’s rare to see a film that is firing on all cylinders as well as this one – an absolute joy from start to finish”

“The movie equivalent of junk food – full of empty calories, but the stars are fun to watch on a globetrotting adventure full of double-crosses, action & comedy”

“An epic sci-fi blockbuster that deserves to be seen on the big screen”

“Despite its flaws, there’s still plenty of fun to be had with this family-friendly adventure, which gets by on its humour & its cast’s chemistry”

“A charming & entertaining post-apocalyptic film that is also surprisingly uplifting for these current times”

“An action packed, family friendly, epic fantasy adventure”