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I noticed a trend in children or family movies lately. Pack in as many references to other films as possible. Just because you can re-create an image from another movie, does not automatically make it funny.
I loved Shrek, and liked Shrek 2, but the pop culture references are pretty much non stop. I think some of the funniest stuff is the timeless humor
Next paragraph has a few spoilers.
(Pinnochio's nose growing with his lies, becoming a real boy, Larry King as the stepsister "Why the long face?", and the whole puss in boots character.)
No more spoilers from here down.
I just wonder if the quick barrage of movie and tv scenes will still be funny in 10 years. I know Nemo will stand the test of time, as will Toy Story.
Not to say I didn't enjoy it, but I don't think it lived up to the hype, or more importantly it's potential.
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