DreamWorks rekindles the "Shrek" franchise (and conveniently plugs a holiday book) with this slick and almost insanely fast-paced special. Like the movie sequels, "Shrek the Halls" keeps the gags flying, helping to obscure the fact that relatively few connect. Drawn from the deeply rooted tradition of characters discovering the meaning of Christmas, this passable half-hour pales, alas, next to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the venerable classic about another not-so-jolly green animated fellow that ABC will run alongside the new special.

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935522.html?categoryid=32&cs=1

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