Shrek

Name: Shrek
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: May 18, 2001
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 84
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers

2001

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DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: May 18, 2001 | PG

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers

Summary: Once upon a time in a far away swamp, there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek (Myers) whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy-tale characters. (Dreamworks SKG)

Director: Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 90 min

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Mr. Showbiz Cody Clark

What sells Shrek is ultimately the full-bodied personality of its characters.

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Jami Bernard

An adorable, infectious work of true sophistication. Read full review

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Stephen Hunter

It's wondrous, it's fabulous, it's -- all but unprecedented. Read full review

Michael Sragow

A computer-animated burlesque fairy tale that generates more belly laughs than any live-action comedy since "Best in Show."

TV Guide Magazine Frank Lovece

Colossally entertaining. Read full review

Paula Nechak

While Shrek may trek into that dark territory and has some questionable values simmering beneath the surface, its characters are delightful enough and the film is just sweet-natured and visually sophiscated enough to avoid sinking into the swamp. Read full review

New Times (L.A.) Robert Wilonsky

Shrek isn't clever or smart. It just wants you to think it is, through wink after wink after wink. Read full review

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shambo

Jul 21, 2012

Heart -warming, endearing and charming. A perennial classic, that has produced 3 equally good sequels. Deriving from a vast number of fairy tales, Shrek is an animation for the whole family, with its wit and satire that is both spellbinding and humorous. The characters have inimitableHeart -warming, endearing and charming. A perennial classic, that has produced 3 equally good sequels. Deriving from a vast number of fairy tales, Shrek is an animation for the whole family, with its wit and satire that is both spellbinding and humorous. The characters have inimitable personalities, to their fairytale counterparts. Donkey played by Eddie Murphy is easily defined as the break out character, with his vivacious and gregarious attitude and his memorable lines. The only Dreamworks' movie superior to Pixar 10/10… Expand

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AdrianOst07

Jan 12, 2020

Timeless classic, this movie can never get boring and it's as good as seeing it for the first time. It's a childhood favourite among many and a movie set in stone of greatness of the early 2000s.

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shshshsh

Mar 17, 2023

I'm sure anyone who is anyone has seen or at least heard about this 2001 animated masterpiece "shrek".Yes, that's right, I'm talking about the Dreamworks animated film that showed us that even a big, green, grumpy ogre could have a heart of gold.

Like many other Gen Z kids, I saw this movieI'm sure anyone who is anyone has seen or at least heard about this 2001 animated masterpiece "shrek".Yes, that's right, I'm talking about the Dreamworks animated film that showed us that even a big, green, grumpy ogre could have a heart of gold.

Like many other Gen Z kids, I saw this movie when I was young and really liked it, but overtime I started to forget it, until I gradually noticed the characters being used in memes. One day I decided to rewatch the movie, and it held up pretty well. But in case anyone forgot what it was about, here's the plot:

The movie starts off with Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) living life in his swamp, minding his own business. That is, until a bunch of fairy tale people show up on his doorstep, escaping from the cruel Lord Farquaad.

And thus begins our hero's journey, as he sets out to confront Farquaad and get his swamp back. Along the way, he meets Donkey (voiced by the equally incomparable Eddie Murphy), a wisecracking sidekick who provides some much-needed comic relief. Their journey leads them to save Princess Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz), and along the way, they start to fall in love. But Fiona has a dark secret: that she turned into an orc at night. This leads to some misunderstandings, but in the end they end up together and live happily ever after in the swamp—well, at least until the second movie.

The thing I love about Shrek is how it plays with the conventions of fairy tales. Instead of the typical prince charming rescuing the damsel in distress, we have an ogre rescuing a princess who's more than capable of taking care of herself. And let's not forget about Farquaad, who's basically a Napoleon complex personified. But let's not forget the core story of the film. The touching message about accepting others for who they are: Shrek may be an ogre, but he has a heart of gold and shows compassion and kindness to those around him. And through Fiona, he learns that true beauty comes from within.

The film is full of hilarious jokes, dark humor, and pop culture references. Who could forget the gingerbread man's torture scene, where Lord Farquaad asks him about the muffin man? And let's not forget the iconic opening scene with the music from "All Stars" by Smash Mouth.

But Shrek's influence doesn't just stop at the jokes and witty dialogue. It has had a huge impact on meme culture. The film's success has spawned numerous memes and made it an internet cultural icon. One example of how deeply ingrained this film has become in our collective psyche is the notorious "Shrek is love, Shrek is life" meme.

Overall, Shrek is a timeless classic that has its place in cinematic and memetic history. It's a film that can be enjoyed by everyone. So give it a rewatch sometime; you may get a few good laughs and be reminded of what a great movie it was.… Expand

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Diptanshu

May 14, 2020

Unique and amazing.Music was great specially the soundtracks.story was good love the fairy-tale things in between.screenplay and voice was good.starting intro was literally funniest Grose thing ever.starting was good but it felt slow and little off the animation of humans felt little worstUnique and amazing.Music was great specially the soundtracks.story was good love the fairy-tale things in between.screenplay and voice was good.starting intro was literally funniest Grose thing ever.starting was good but it felt slow and little off the animation of humans felt little worst the backgrounds and other visuals were good.love the rescue mission with donkey literally whole run-time the funniest character love his bonding with Shrek.the fairy tale and other references were amazing love the mirror and the king.the princess fighting was literally amazing love the Matrix type slow motion and KungFu and her reveal was predictable but little surprising,the dragon and donkey both were funny and at last the ending it was Good the attack and all love the way everyone follow the words in written card-board.Overall its uniquely amazing and funny entertaining movie!… Expand

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Paxster

Oct 11, 2010

The kids market is often helped by an adult gag or two and Shrek is no different. Inside jokes for the parents, outside jokes for the kids it's a good 90 minutes of family fun. Superb animation and voice-overs make it a dreamworks classic. When you are down, watch Shrek, you'll be smilingThe kids market is often helped by an adult gag or two and Shrek is no different. Inside jokes for the parents, outside jokes for the kids it's a good 90 minutes of family fun. Superb animation and voice-overs make it a dreamworks classic. When you are down, watch Shrek, you'll be smiling again in no time.… Expand

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YellowKirby

Sep 9, 2015

Shrek is a brilliant film with some good jokes and characters. The perfect way to start a franchise. Although Monsters, Inc. should have won the oscar in 2001.

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Feb 27, 2023

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