A cheerful, irreverent fairy-tale comedy about reluctant responsibility, where an ogre's swamp comfort is threatened by a crown, a baby on the way and a spurned prince.
"He's in for the royal treatment."
Director: Chris Miller
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews
Shrek the Third — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
How can you be a reciever of the wedgies, when you are clearly not a wearer of the underpants?
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Said by Puss in the film's comedic banter.
Meaning
A typical deadpan, absurd line.
Well, my stomach's aching and my palms just got sweaty. Must be a high school.
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Reply to Donkey when they arrive at Artie's school.
Meaning
Shows the film's teen-movie parody.
You know, Shrek, you're all right. You just need to do a little less yelling, and use more soap.
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Artie warms to Shrek.
Meaning
Marks the growing bond between mentor and teen.
The only thing you're ever gonna be king of, is king of the stupids!
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Gingy to Prince Charming.
Meaning
A small defiant jab at the villain.
I haven't had a trip that bad since college!
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Donkey after a fall from the sky.
Meaning
A pop-culture style gag.
Someone had better be dying.
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A page interrupts Shrek and Fiona's kiss, and King Harold answers that he is dying.
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Darkly comic timing.
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