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Shrek Forever After (Paramount)

Heartwarming, decidedly less raucous animated riff on fairy tales brings the blockbuster franchise full circle as the titular ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) experiences a midlife crisis and is tricked by an evil wizard (voice of Walt Dohrn) into living a different version of his past, during which he must win his wife's affections (voiced by Cameron Diaz) all over again and learn to appreciate his current good fortune. Director Mike Mitchell and colleagues downplay the previous installments' cheeky idiom of pop-culture parody and affirm the values of love and fidelity in a manner that should gladden parents, who can err on the side of being inclusive when judging whether to bring the kids. A few mild action sequences, occasional toilet-related humor. The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.