■ ‘Shrek Forever After’
Bored with domestic life, the ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) tries to reclaim his roar, only to be tricked and transported to an alternate universe.
Running time/rating: 1:33; PG for mild action, some rude humor and brief language
What they’re saying: “Lifeless, joyless and woefully devoid of the upbeat energy that distinguished the earlier movies – well, at least the first two.” – Christy Lemire, Associated Press