Shrek the Halls

Right now you can watch Shrek the Halls on Crave — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 928 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Mike Myers sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Shrek the Halls is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Shrek the Halls from the crowd. 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. Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 2007. Shrek the Halls earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Shrek the Halls is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Mike Myers's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.