U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang and The Princess & the Frog.
PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children. Parents ought to think carefully before letting them watch. Examples of PG films are How to Train Your Dragon and Tooth Fairy.
12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Examples, both of which were certified 12A for cinema, includeIron Man 2 and Avatar.
12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under 12s if they choose, so long as they go with them! Examples include Iron Man 2 and Avatar.
15 means that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy or rent a 15 rated DVD, video or game.
18 means that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or over). Only adults are allowed to view an 18 rated film at the cinema or rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or game.
Shrek finds himself in a alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now it's up to Shrek to save his friends, restore his world and reclaim his one True Love.
'Shrek Forever After' is an animated comedy feature about ogres living in a world of fairy tales and is the third sequel in the popular series. The film contains mild fight scenes.
The mild fight scenes are mostly undetailed and with comic intent. But there are some notable moments which include a slow motion punch to Shrek's jaw resulting in a drawn out moan of pain, sight of an arm twist with accompanying crunching sounds and two scenes showing knife threat. The knife threat comes from a female warrior character and the knife is comparable with medieval arms. It is far removed from contemporary experienceand because the threat is directed at Shrek himself, it conveys little sense of real danger.
The film also uses what might be considered 'bad manners' such as burping and play on smelly soiled nappies, all used as a comedy device.
'U' stands for Universal, which means that we think the film is suitable for audiences aged four or older.
The film is also available in 3D and some younger children may find this a more intense experience.
