They'll none of them be missed

[venta]

Having promised my housemate that I'd take him to the pictures if he was good, I went to see Shrek 2 again last night.

And between us, we started a list of references to other films contained therein. Anyone else want to join in ?


Specific films referenced (rather than use of generic movie clichés):

Arriving in Far, Far Away - Beverley Hills Cop
Fairy Godmother singing - The Fabulous Baker Boys
A giant, stupid thing called Mungo - Blazing Saddles
Three friends (including a fencing Spaniard) planning to storm the castle to prevent the Princess ending up with the wrong bloke - The Princess Bride
Puss carving 'P' on a tree - The Mask Of Zorro
The final scene of people dancing on the stage - The Fifth Element

Some of these I only have Andy's word for, as I haven't seen the films in question.

Comments

[failmaster.livejournal.com]

The bit with Pinocchio being lowered by his strings into Shrek's prison is a Mission Impossible (or MI2, take your pick) reference.

[venta.livejournal.com]

Of course, right down to the theme tune. Can't believe I forgot that one.