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In the spirit of Chuck’s
\nlink<\/a> [via pullquote<\/a>]
\nto "the [cool]
\nFour Word Film Review<\/a>" site, here’s my take on Shrek
\nII<\/a>: Greeny Saves Face, Gingerly<\/i>.  If you liked the first Shrek
\neven a little bit, see this one when you have a chance.  Okay, it’s late,
\nprobably not showing this late.  Go see it tomorrow.  Or
\nWednesday.  <\/p>\n

As sequels go, it’s smarter, riskier–pun after pun, topsy-turvy plays on
\nfairy tale lore, new characters (what’s up with the Pinocchio scene?), and just
\nplain fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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