Customer Reviews

Shrek - The Story So Far (Shrek 1 & 2 Full Screen / Shrek 3D - Party in the Swamp)

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(14)

 

 

Yes, what you've read is true -- this collection offers only the FULL-FRAME versions of both films, no widescreen. The Spanish 5.1 audio for the original is now just in 2.0 stereo, and while the bonus disc is nice, you won't find any really well-developed features that last very long. If you want Shrek 3D (only 15 minutes), then buy it used with the original full-frame Shrek for a cheap price, since this is the ONLY way to get this short-film so far. The movies do deserve 5-stars, even in full-frame, but the lack of extras and no widescreen version of the the two feature films knock this pacaked down one star. If you just don't like widescreen -- this is the ultimate package for you. Everyone else will need to buy them individualy to get want they want. Sorry, hardcore fan.

If you like your dvd's in widescreen, don't buy this 4-dvd collection since "Shrek" and "Shrek 2" are only in full frame. If Dreamworks Home Entertainment wants our money, this should also be released in widescreen. The packaging is great and a wonderful addition to my dvd library but AGAIN the films are only in full frame (excluding the 15-min Shrek 3-D film). Dreamworks should know better.

One of the reviewers comments that the Dreamworks website shows that the set is widescreen. I can't find that information on either dreamworks.com OR Shrek2.com
But if you check out http://movieweb.com/dvd/dvd.php?678149194227
They seem to have the information correct and it looks like only the 3-D feature is in widescreen. THAT is going to stop me from buying this set.

If i remember correctly, Katzenberg was quoted in an interview stating that Shrek was planned as 5 movies in total. 2 are available so far. 3 movies more to go. The last movie is supposed to deal with how Shrek came to live in the swamp (prequel story).

Anyways, instead of double-dipping, we just have to wait until all 5 movies are out in a super-duper collector's set. And this time, hopefully, Dreamworks will get it right and release separate WIDESCREEN and fullscreen versions.

When Dreamworks released the first Shrek movie a few years ago, they bundled both the Full Screen and the Wide Screen versions in one single package. This time around I believe they have become a little greedy because the only widecreen version included is the short Shrek 3D film.

Very disappointing. A Deluxe box set should be... Deluxe !

Why fullscreen only? Any why does it not clearly statethis on the package?!! This is a major disappointment that I retruned becuase it was not widescreen. Why no widescreen version (i.e. the theatrical version kept whole)? That's what the movie is supposed to look like. Why supply only the chopped-at-the-sides fullscreen version. Very, very disappointing! Dreamworks release this set in widescreen and I'll buy it!

It's about time DreamWorks gave Shrek the full gift box treatment. This should be a hot seller for the holidays.

Shrek 3-D is hard to find, where it was a promotional special when it came out in stores. Basically, Shrek 3-D is a home video version of the Shrek 4-D attraction at Universal Studios Florida (and probably in California too). It basically picks up where the first Shrek left off, where Shrek and Fiona are celebrating their "happily ever after" and Lord Farquard comes back to ruin their honeymoon.

While that film is only about 15-20 minutes long, the 3-D effects are really nice. For the best picture, make sure you either watch it on a larger screen TV or sit up a little closer. It obviously doesn't replace the whole theme park experience, but it is a very entertaining little feature. If you missed out on owning it, here's your chance.

The other two movies are Shrek and Shrek 2, which you probably have heard about (unless you've been under a rock). And at the price Amazon.com is offering it, I this is the right package to buy. Truly, I think the wait is finally ogre.

This set is a disgrace. "Fullscreen" (read: Pan & Scan) !?! What is Dreamworks thinking?

Avoid.

I was so excited to be able to purchase this and rushed to the computer to do so. I won't be buying it now. Why make a big set of dvds with lots of extras if the films aren't widescreen? What a waste!

I can't believe that dreamworks has gone through all that trouble to put together a cool set and then sell us short by making it only in full screen. why would you do that? brutal!!!