Shrek the Third

Shrek the Third is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and BINGE, and in the US on Peacock Premium, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 9,860 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Mike Myers's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Amazon Prime Video.

There is a reason Shrek the Third keeps coming up in conversation. Shrek the Third does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. After the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are to succede. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, he and Donkey set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom. Between them, Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It hit screens in 2007. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Shrek the Third holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. 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 Third is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Mike Myers is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.