Shrek the Third is a 2007 American animated fantasy comedy film and the third installment in the Shrek film series, following Shrek 2 (2004). Directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Raman Hui, the film follows Shrek as he reluctantly prepares to become king of Far Far Away while searching for another heir to the throne. Justin Timberlake voices Arthur “Artie” Pendragon, a teenage outcast and the reluctant heir Shrek discovers while searching for someone to take his place. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, and John Cleese reprise their roles from the previous films, while Eric Idle joins the cast as Merlin.
SYNOPSIS
With King Harold’s health failing, Shrek is next in line to inherit the throne of Far Far Away. Unwilling to become king, Shrek sets out with Donkey and Puss in Boots to find another heir, eventually discovering Arthur “Artie” Pendragon, an unpopular and insecure teenager attending a boarding school. Shrek brings Artie back to Far Far Away and attempts to prepare him for his future as king, but Artie struggles to believe that he is capable of ruling a kingdom. Meanwhile, Prince Charming launches an attack on Far Far Away with the help of a group of fairy-tale villains, forcing Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss, and Artie to defend the kingdom. As Artie gains confidence, he realizes that being a leader means accepting who he is and uses his newfound confidence to stand up for himself and those around him.
DIRECTOR: Chris Miller
PRODUCER: Aron Warner
SCREENWRITERS: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller, Aron Warner
ROLE: Justin Timberlake as Arthur “Artie” Pendragon (Voice)
OTHER CAST: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett
GENRES: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
RELEASE DATES: March 31, 2007 (Theaters)
RUNTIME: 1 hour 33 minutes
LINKS: IMDb | Wikipedia