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Special Features
- 12 Days of Christmas
- Deck the Halls
- Gingy Dunking Game
- Shrek Carnival Craze Video Game Demo & Cheat Code
- Deck the Halls
- Gingy Dunking Game
- Shrek Carnival Craze Video Game Demo & Cheat Code
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Despite its 22-minute run time, Shrek the Halls (originally written as a half-hour TV special), is packed with plenty of laughs and holiday cheer. The animation is rich, and the character interplay among all the folks we know and love--Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots--endearing and spot-on. Shrek wants to throw the "perfect Christmas" for Fiona and the kids, but as an ogre, has no Yule experience. So he starts at the local bookstore, where a winsome clerk (voiced by Marissa Jaret Winokur) quickly sizes up Shrek's hapless situation and pronounces: "I know all about Christmas, and I have just the book for you: 'Christmas for Village Idiots.'" Shrek becomes so focused on doing the holiday "by the book" that he fails to notice the magic and comradely chaos unfolding all around him. Fiona, for instance, has some neat tricks for making holiday decorations (watch how she turns a festively striped snake into the perfect candy cane). The kids are happily frolicking with the kids of Donkey and everyone else in the village--but the commotion is too much for Shrek, who snaps. Will his ogrely hissy fit ruin Christmas--and make him overlook the meaning of Christmas that can't be found in a book? Even viewers who might guess the answer will enjoy the trip, including competing versions of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," better known as "The Night Before Christmas." Puss's version: "He was dressed all in fur / From his head to his paws / And he stood there heroic, / A real Santa... Claws." And the film is full of cute references to holiday classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" ("Excuse you for what?" barks Shrek after one of his kids does a dainty Fiona belch knockoff). Even bit players get big laughs, like the three German pigs, ready to have a Christmas Eve sleepover. One points out to his brothers: "Look! We are pigs, ja? Und we are in a blanket, ja? It's funny, ja?" Ja! Warning to parents: There is one scary, almost gruesome scene that involves Santa Claus, but it's over quickly and then the film is back to its funny and heartwarming purpose. Extras include an animated sing-along "Twelve Days of Christmas" featurette as well as several holiday games to keep the tykes engaged after the last present is unwrapped. --A.T. Hurley
Product Description
The Christmas tree isn’t the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they’ll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Gingy and the rest of the gang decide to crash the party. Shrek the Halls is the greatest holiday tale that’s never been told…until now.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
67 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
1st off, Shrek The Halls itself is hilarious! Very well done, probably better material than what was in the 2nd & 3rd films. My gripe is absolutely with the dvd itself & its pricepoint. $17.99 (or $19.99 retail)for only 22 MINUTES worth of cartoon is an absolute rip-off!
According to other online outlets, here is the list of features:
12 Days of Christmas Featurette
Deck the Halls Featurette
Gingy Dunking Game
Shrek Carnival Craze Video Game Demo & Cheat Code
That's it?! Sorry but I say just save your loot & rec'd it when ABC shows it 2-3 times this Holiday season. The cartoon is good but it ain't that good!
According to other online outlets, here is the list of features:
12 Days of Christmas Featurette
Deck the Halls Featurette
Gingy Dunking Game
Shrek Carnival Craze Video Game Demo & Cheat Code
That's it?! Sorry but I say just save your loot & rec'd it when ABC shows it 2-3 times this Holiday season. The cartoon is good but it ain't that good!
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By F. Curry
Format:DVD
Ok, first of all ... it's Shrek. The adult-like inuendos and child-like references is right in line with the wit and charm of the entire Shrek series.
I TiVo'd this last year (2007) when it came out for the holidays on TV and I have kept it saved in TiVo this whole time. I watch it at least once a month! It ranks right up there with the three full-length moviews in the series.
Hysterically funny. You will have to rewind in certain parts because you'll be laughing so hard you'll miss some. :)
Great watch!
My only complaint is that it's not long enough ... the good ones never are ... ????
ENJOY as adults and/or with kids for the holidays. Good for lots of laughs!
I TiVo'd this last year (2007) when it came out for the holidays on TV and I have kept it saved in TiVo this whole time. I watch it at least once a month! It ranks right up there with the three full-length moviews in the series.
Hysterically funny. You will have to rewind in certain parts because you'll be laughing so hard you'll miss some. :)
Great watch!
My only complaint is that it's not long enough ... the good ones never are ... ????
ENJOY as adults and/or with kids for the holidays. Good for lots of laughs!
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls Christmas special will air from 8 to 8:30 on Wednesday, November 28th, on ABC. So watch it then or record it or buy it after you see it (I bet the prices will go down after it comes out since its a short picture!) Or google it to find it cheaper elsewhere!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Sonia
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is one of my kids favorite. Its a good dvd for christmas collection. The plush is cute. Would definitely recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By T. Tinker
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Loads of fun, and I think should enter the ranks of movies like The Grinch That Stole Christmas and A Muppet Christmas Carols, as movies to watch every holiday season.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jam
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another "Shrek" delight. Our famaily has really enjoyed this "short" Christmas Shrek and the interactive games with it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Me I my family had alot of laughs during this movie. I really wished it was longer though. I paid $12.99, so I kind of expected it to be short. No complaints here this is one of the best in Christmas movies you'll find & you won't be dissapointed.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By J DeGrush
Format:DVD
The $17.99 for 22 minutes isn't good, but it being in a Widescreen version is worth it. Besides, how many more times will ABC broadcast it; and when it comes on and I record it, it won't be widescreen.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
As described
This movie was purchased for my children and they love watching it during the holidays. Who does not like Shrek?
Published 1 day ago by B. Frederick
5.0 out of 5 stars
SHREK LOVER...
AGAIN MY DAUGHTER ENJOYED THIS ONE ALSO EVEN THOUGH IT WAS SHORTER SHE ENJOYED IT... I DID ALSO LOVE SHREK
Published 1 month ago by Brittany Wiggins
3.0 out of 5 stars
I forgot how short this was
I like the actual little movie, but I forgot that it is only a half hour long because it was made for tv. With shipping, I paid $12 or $15. I feel stupid! lol
Published 3 months ago by David
4.0 out of 5 stars
"An instant holiday classic" is stretching it a bit but...it's fun!
Buy it if:
- You like Shrek & his pals.
- If you like clever twists on classic Christmas stories. Read more
- You like Shrek & his pals.
- If you like clever twists on classic Christmas stories. Read more
Published 4 months ago by THowerton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
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Published 4 months ago by Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars
My lil sis
I loved the Shrek movies, everyone. So when it was time for me to get my lil sis something for her birthday, I new that at her age of only 5 she would love this. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carissa R. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shrek the Halls
I have all the Shrek movies and this one did not disappoint me. I really liked it along with all the rest of them.
Published 5 months ago by Angela M. Mathes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shrek the Halls.
Good movie but too short. Since it is not too expensive, I guess it's oked. Hope they make more better Shrek movies.
Published 5 months ago by LadyBug
3.0 out of 5 stars
Treat for kids
I was a little disappointed in this. I was expecting a movie about one and a half hours long and it's only thirty minutes long. Is ok for kids but not that good for adults.
Published 5 months ago by MeanJean
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it.
My nephews and nieces loved it. It's going to become a family christmas tradition every year. It's is one of the funniest things I have ever seen.
Published 5 months ago by Arlene P. McGrath
