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First Trailer for ‘Shrek 5’ Receives Mixed Reactions
The first trailer for Shrek 5 has been released by DreamWorks, featuring a brief introduction of Shrek and Fiona’s daughter, voiced by Zendaya. Despite the anticipation, fans have expressed dissatisfaction with both the trailer’s content and animation style. The trailer primarily showcases Shrek and company engaging with fantasy TikTok, showing humorous but questionable scenes like dancing and shirtless Shrek. Many viewers found these clips unfunny, raising concerns about the film’s overall entertainment value. Additionally, the introduction of new animation technology, MoonRay, has altered the characters’ appearances, drawing mixed reactions from the audience.
Technical Changes and Audience Reception
Much of the commentary revolves around the changes in the characters’ appearances, which are attributed to both a time jump in the storyline and advancements in animation technology since the first film’s release in 2001. The use of the MoonRay animation engine, previously seen in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, has resulted in a noticeable difference in the look of Shrek, Donkey, and other characters. The trailer has garnered many dislikes on YouTube, indicating a less-than-favorable reception. Despite this, the legacy and popularity of the Shrek franchise suggest that Shrek 5 is still likely to achieve significant box office success.
