When boredom hits, think of Shrek

The movie reminds us about one thing: in life and love, there would always be boring moments but that everything else just keeps on getting better.

The movie definitely gave what is expected of it – colors, fun, excitement, and laughter. The fat “Puss-in-Boots” is totally hilarious and endearing. I am not a cat lover but I’d willingly bring him home if I’d ever see him on the street (I just hope my wife will feel the same way!).

The movie’s charms are really on the characters and how they managed to endear themselves to the audience. Shrek and Fiona are cute. They don’t have the stereotype “beauty” but amazingly, their good hearts and fierce bond make us forget that they are actually ogres. Donkey is also exceptionally effective in his role and delivery of lines. The voice behind him (Eddie Murphy’s) matches perfectly with his personality.

The only downside I have observed was on the musical scoring. The songs are good for the most parts but I think that they could have done better by injecting wittier ones particularly in the part where the ogres were “hypnotized” to dance their way to the castle. A better song could have made the scene more hilarious.

Over-all, the movie is a must-see, particularly for family outings when the kids are in tow. It teaches about the values of love, loyalty, friendships and courage. Most importantly, perhaps, it reminds us that life is not all fun and rosy. There can really be boring and even bad times but hey, we should not complain.

As what Shrek did, it took a bad contract to remind him that everything that truly matters are already with him: love and family, camaraderie and friends.

(This review is written during SM Baliwag's free wi-fi access launch. Thanks, SM, for the great movie treat!)