Shrek the Third pretty much serves up the same tired fairytale shenanigans with little of the original’s magic. Still, the franchise’s undeniable charm alleviates some of the Third ’s banality.
Sadly, the only thing Venom has going for it is the Weinstein brothers' refusal to push it back despite being set in Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans, thus creating buzz. Mercy points for its brevity, as well.