Don't understand the negativity. Each and every Shrek is outstanding, including this one. Do the Roar, lol

Really good ending to an awesome series of movies.

Much darker in tone than the previous Shrek films, this one is clearly challenging Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life as it sees Shrek looking at a world where he had never been born. As with Capra's film, it sees protagonist yearning for everything he left behind, a life which was previously leading to a sense of ennui and a very, very short fuse. The tonal shift is welcome following the third instalment in the Shrek series this one seems more introspective and soulful than the films which succeeded because they were comedic riffs on traditional fairy tales and movie tropes. The tone is reflected in the aesthetics, so the film is visually darker, but still has superb animation and, again, a brilliant cast to lend their characters their vocal talents to great effect.

Very funny and WAY better than "Shrek 3", even though the "Be Careful What You Are Wishing For"-theme is a little washed out...

So many beautiful moments and Rimpelstiltskin is an amazing villain. Really wonder what Shrek 5 will be about! I guess we should see Artie again and I think it would be cool to see Prince Charming again in a small role.