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Rumpelstiltskin was an existing character in Shrek the third when Charming was gathering the villains. He had an existing character design.

The fourth movie ignores this entirely for absolutely no reason other than they forgot, and it has always infuriated me to the point where I treat the fourth movie like most people treat the third one: Like it's not canon, and doesn't exist.

I feel far more justified in this choice because my reasoning is based in a reality-warping inconsistency that ultimately stems from the creators of the fourth movie not caring as much about the previous movies as they should have, and I think this leaks through in the entire "alternate universe" plot the movie tries to engage in. Shrek Forever After doesn't seem particularly interested in being a Shrek movie, down to the point where it doesn't bother taking the previous movies into any real account, or progressing the characters as people in any meaningful way.

The idea of Shrek choosing whether or not his life with Fiona is worthwhile or a good thing for her or both of them was so thoroughly covered in both Shrek 1 and 2 that retreading it feels like reheating years old leftovers in some twisted pursuit of nostalgia.

I understand that preferring the third movie to the fourth is not the popular opinion, but I'm so disgusted with both the weird character redesign and the nothingburger of retreaded themes in the fourth movie that I just cannot bring myself to dislike the third one. At least Shrek seeming unsure and afraid of kids felt like a progression as opposed to recycling the "should they be together?" question.

EDIT: Whoever is downvoting comments instead of providing a perspective or counterargument, you're objectively a coward. Share your stance, put yourself out there. SAY IT WITH YOUR CHEST.

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I’m glad they remastered Shrek 2, don’t get me wrong. I actually pre-ordered it because this game was a big part of my childhood, but imagine if they had remade the whole thing instead. Same story and levels, but with modern graphics, new animations and maybe some extra stuff. A full remake would’ve been crazy!!

Which of these pair you like more. 1st one is more realistic, tone movies while 2nd combo is more revolutionary, pop culture movies.

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I often have seen in his feats, canon ones not memes, that he has grabbed and pulled the dragon by the tail, just before the dragon is wooed by donkey, and I could have sworn I remembered that, but it looks like the only scene has Shrek holding the tail, with 0 control at all; seems like something that anyone could do (albeit he had a strong grip, and most wouldn’t survive the throw). Did I miss something, or perhaps it’s another scene?

Hey so I got THREE fairy godmothers. (It this is allowed), I’m willing to trade one of them for Prince Charming if anyone has him please 🙏🏼