FOLLOWING the success of Shrek, Shrek 2 is guaranteed a certain number of rears on seats.

Luckily for all concerned, this film will not disappoint. With it's mixture of adult and child humour, bold colours, rounded characters and clever observations, this sequel will please fans of the first movie and probably draw in a few more viewers.

One of the best things about Shrek 2 is that, both visually and joke-wise, it's absolutely jammed full.

There's loads going on in every scene, including plenty of visual jokes, and the rich colours and stunning animation make this a treat for the eyes.

Happily, this is one of a crop of recent comedies that was clearly written by people who weren't afraid that they were going to run out of jokes before the final scene and therefore don't go down the road of milking every laugh for all it's worth.

Parents whose kids take a shine to this movie will be glad to know that this means that you can't possibly take in everything that the film has to offer in one sitting and, unlike with some movies, a second helping wouldn't be unbearable.

Indeed, given the message that the film has about the importance of being true to yourself and not judging people on superficial appearances, most parents will probably be delighted if their children want to watch this film more than once.

That said, as with Shrek, this movie isn't just for kids and their families.

As long as you enjoy animation, this will appeal as much to adults as children.

A great cast of actors providing the voices, including Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas and Jennifer

Saunders in the lead roles as well as a strong supporting cast, this is the high shine, no expenses spared face of animation.

Both lavishly produced and finely crafted, Shrek 2 is sure to be a big summer hit with animation fans of all ages.