You don't go to a "Shrek" movie for the plot. You go to have your funny bone stroked by the series' patented blend of fairy tale tradition and pop cultural references. And "Shrek the Third" delivers.

"Shrek" was always more for the parents than the tykes we bring along with us to the multiplex. We sit with the kids and they watch us giggle at this cheap shot at Disney or that riff on high ...