The prior Shrek movies would have a variety of adult humor throughout them. It made you think, and laugh. Even if it was an animated feature, it was just as fulfilling to an adult as a child. Probably because we understood more of the adult humor. This one didn't cut the mustard like the others did. Don't get me wrong, it was good. At least the 3D version. No silly 3D tricks were used (that gets old). This episode was somewhat of a darker version. The humor we've come to enjoy from one version to the next just wasn't there this time. This is more of a sappy love story than anything else. A childrens birthday party was behind us, in two rows. Not a single time did I get kicked in the back of my chair. Perhaps they got more out of the movie then the adults. I went to laugh. Although comical here and there, it wasn't enough. Maybe I expected too much?