I wasn’t really in the mood to see it. Seriously, a fourth Shrek film? It felt like too much. But it was warm out and there weren't any other options, so I figured, alright, let's watch Shrek. The plot picks up where the previous three films left off, but it’s pretty wild—they went back in time to create a story that could become another movie. Every trailer made me think, "You really need to stop making Shrek mov…

Dreamworks handled the conclusion of this series responsibly, avoiding any missteps. Following what could be described as a disastrous installment, the creative team involved in the Shrek movies seemed to remember what initially made the franchise so successful. *Shrek Forever After* isn't an exceptional film, but it establishes a solid foundation that should satisfy both younger viewers and adults. The story f…