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In this fully computer-animated fantasy from the creators of Antz, we follow the travails of Shrek (Mike Myers), a green ogre who enjoys a life of solitude. Living in a far away swamp, he is suddenly ... read more read more...invaded by a hoard of fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, and Three Blind Mice, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). They want to save their homes from ruin, and enlist the help of Shrek, who is in the same situation. Shrek decides to offer Lord Farquaad a deal; he will rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), who is intended to be Farquaad's bride. Accompanying Shrek on his adventure is the faithful but loquacious Donkey (Eddie Murphy), who has a penchant for crooning pop songs. The two must face various obstacles in order to locate the Princess, but they find their world challenged when she reveals a dark secret that will affect the group. Shrek is based on the children's book by William Steig, and features additional voice-work by Vincent Cassel, Cody Cameron, and Kathleen Freeman. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 29 min.

Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, Victoria Jenson

Release Date: May 18, 2001

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DVD Release Date: November 2, 2001

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  • DreamExtractor
    October 17, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    Shrek is up there with the greatest animated films ever. It is an animated film that was everything a comedy and animated film should be, but I am serious, never before has a movie spoofed fairy tales and princess stories so well and it actually has a great deal of heart to it t... read morehat made it just so better as well. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz were incredible in voicing their roles and their characters are some of the most memorable and fun characters in animated film history. Shrek is hard to top in animatio because of how well they struck gold when making this masterpiece, it isn't the greatest animated film ever, but I swear on the name of God its one of the best.
  • spielberg00
    September 12, 2011
    spielberg00
    SHREK is not just a family movie. It's a hilarious, wholesome take on the fairy tales that all of us have been familiar with since the age of three (or possibly even younger). And such a wonderful re-imagination became so beloved by both kids and grown-ups alike that three sequ... read moreels were spawned to create a more in-depth continuum of the ridiculously funny story this one tells.
  • aquateen2
    August 16, 2011
    aquateen2
    Shrek is a film that never disappointed me. This humourous take on fairytale's provides a great message to its audience and is by far the best out of a series that unfortunately will NEVER end.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    A great animated film!
  • jennifxu
    June 8, 2011
    jennifxu
    I used to LOVE Shrek, back when I watched an average of like 2 movies a year. I guess my standards were lower or something because I cannot watch this anymore without gagging at the barrage of cultural references I'm met with. For nostalgia purposes, though, yeah, why not. 3.5 st... read morears.
  • fb535316333
    May 19, 2011
    fb535316333
    This movie defines Dreamworks as a company. Accessible animated comedy, gag after gag to keep you laughing and munching popcorn happily with a hint of heart-warming drama to top it all off.

    Sure, it never seems to reach the levels of masterful storytelling as Pixar but damn, do ... read morethey know how to deliver cheap laughs and fun.
  • deano
    March 30, 2011
    deano
    It's a traditional fairytale fractured boosted by clever animation - the first DreamWorks Animation and Oscar for Best Animated Film.
    The charm comes from the funny characters who are brought beautifully to life by Mike Myers as grumpy orge Shrek, Eddie Murphy as wise-cracking D... read moreonkey and Cameron Diaz as the wistful princess. The scene with evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) and defiant Gingerbread Man is just one highlight.
    Shrek and Donkey are hilarious in their adventure altogether to rescue Princess Fiona.
  • jamers2011
    February 16, 2011
    jamers2011
    Classic! One of the best non-Pixar Studio animated films, if not the best! I love it!
  • theunknownhobo
    January 23, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    It is hard to say that I am not a fan of Shrek because I am, but I find no compulsion to watch it over and over as I do with movies that I am truly a fan of. As funny as it however many times you see it, the originality has been broken by so many remakes that progressivly dissolv... read moreed the first. A good movie that my daughter will always love and that I do not mind watching but far from my favorite from Dreamworks.
  • 3niR
    December 31, 2010
    3niR
    The starting was pretty gross which made me think twice whether to watch the rest of it. But the rest was neat. I was expecting this to be mind blowing as I watched the 4th part at first. I happened to liked that one. But was it because I watched that one on the theater made it l... read moreooked so awesome? Because I didn't think this was awesome. It was good. But for some unknown reasons I didn't liked it that much. The story was unique. The dialogues were laughable. But something was missing. I did enjoyed the dragon and the donkey falling in love part. But yeah, maybe my hopes were way too high.

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Critic Reviews

Lisa Alspector
February 17, 2012
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

This romantic fantasy complicates the roles of beauty and beast, making it hard to guess what form a sensitive resolution will take. Full Review

Richard Schickel
September 1, 2008
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine

No one has ever made a funnier jackass of himself than Murphy. Full Review

Andrew Sarris
April 27, 2007
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

What gives Shrek its special artistic distinction is its witty and knowingly sassy dialogue, delivered by vocally charismatic performers whose voices remind us of their stellar screen personae in live... Full Review

Peter Rainer
May 21, 2001
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine

The script, instead of being what we tolerate in order to savor the visuals, is a delight all by itself. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
May 18, 2001
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

This is beautiful work. Full Review

Susan Wloszczyna
May 18, 2001
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today

An exuberant Eddie Murphy gives the comic performance of his career. Full Review

Joe Baltake
May 18, 2001
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

Isn't so much a fractured spoof of everything Disney, but actually a Monty Python flick for kids -- kids of all ages. Full Review

Desson Thomson
May 18, 2001
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

A movie that appeals to the eye, mind, heart and funny bone. Full Review

Stephen Hunter
May 18, 2001
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

Despite all its high-tech weirdness, is really that most perdurable of human constructions, a tale told well and true. Full Review

Roger Ebert
May 18, 2001
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Jolly and wicked, filled with sly in-jokes and yet somehow possessing a heart. Full Review

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    • Donkey: In the morning, I'm making waffles
    • Shrek: [looks at Farquaad's very large castle] Gee, you think he's compensating for something?
    • Princess Fiona: There's an arrow in your butt.
    • Donkey: I bet you have never seen a donkey fly!
    • Donkey: I'll stick with you!
    • Shrek: Are you Princess Fiona?
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