Shrek

2001

1h 30m

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7.8/10

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It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Directors

Andrew Adamson

Vicky Jenson

Writers

William Steig(novel by)

Ted Elliott(writer by)

Roger S.H. Schulman(writer by)

Stars

Mike Myers

Eddie Murphy

Cameron Diaz

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Mike Myers

Shrek …

Eddie Murphy

Donkey (voice)

Cameron Diaz

Princess Fiona (voice)

John Lithgow

Lord Farquaad (voice)

Vincent Cassel

Monsieur Hood (voice)

Peter Dennis

Ogre Hunter (voice)

Clive Pearse

Ogre Hunter (voice)

Jim Cummings

Captain of the Guards (voice)

Baby Bear (voice)

Geppetto …

Pinnochio …

Old Woman (voice)

Peter Pan (voice)

Blind Mouse …

Blind Mouse (voice)

Gingerbread Man (voice)

Jacquie Barnbrook

Wrestling Man (voice)

Guillaume Aretos

Merry Man (voice)

Directors

Andrew Adamson

Vicky Jenson

Writers

William Steig(novel by)

Ted Elliott(writer by)

Roger S.H. Schulman(writer by)

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7/10

Poor old ogre "Shrek" just want to be left alone, that's all - he's got a bit of the Greta Garbo's about him. Rather inconveniently, though, nasty Lord "Farquaad" who has a little of the Napoleon syndrome about him, banishes all the fairytale creatures from his lands and so they turn up on the doorstep of our green friend. How can he be rid of them all? Well together with his new (and frankly quite annoying friend) "Donkey" they head to the castle where they are given challenge: go and rescue the Princess "Fiona" from her dragon-guarded castle tower and bring her to marry the diminutive dictator. Off they go on a series of fun escapades that introduce us to all the creatures in the forest - including a decidedly French "Robin Hood , "Pinocchio", "Peter Pan" - indeed, just about everyone from the fables pantheon. Do they achieve their mission - we you will just have to watch and see; but along the way the jokes have plenty to amuse older audiences with a screenplay that pokes some gentle fun at some prevailing stereotypes on beauty, loyalty, bullying, sexuality - you name it. Murphy is still fearsomely annoying - sorry, but Messrs. Myers, Lithgow and Cassel along with Cameron Diaz add richness to the punchy script and to the excellent and enjoyably colourful animation to create a film that has stood the test of time well.

Geronimo196702 Sep, 2023