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Shrek the Halls (Widescreen / Fullscreen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Gary Trousdale
Actors: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Cody Cameron
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 1375
Format: Ac-3, Animated, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 22
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: PARD852394D
UPC: 097368523944
EAN: 0097368523944
ASIN: B001AQT112
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: November 4, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 11/04/2008
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 43 more reviews...
 Funny, Funny, Funny ... October 13, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
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!
Quality, Not Quantity October 21, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I know a lot of fellow reviewers are upset with the price of this DVD, but I cannot let that mar the product. This was the most outstanding Christmas Special I have seen in close to twenty years. Most of the other Christmas Specials I own are from my very early childhood or classics from before I was born. This will become a family favorite for years to come. When I found out this was being released, I literally called my brother and he was as excited as I.
The humor appeals to children as well as adults in the same manner as the films. It spreads a message of togetherness and family unity for the holidays as only Shrek, Fiona, and company can. It has wonderful twists on holiday tales, songs, and traditions that keep you laughing until you're wiping away tears.
"Shrek the Halls" is sheer brilliance and a fat dose of holiday hilarity. Don't let the price scare you away. The years of laughs are well worth the price-tag - besides folks, "quality, not quantity."
great christmas movie short but really funny worth having! November 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Greatest Shrek of all!!! November 16, 2008
I would give this 4 stars because of the price but the movie is just to good. I wish it was a little longer. Great story and I'm glad to finally have it since it was accidentally deleted from my DVR.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION MUST November 29, 2008
If you loved the movies you will love this tiny epic for Christmas. Really a fun packed 30 minutes.Story does have a moral meaning. And Donkey is still Donkey!
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