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8.5
DreamWorks Animation Acclaimed

Shrek

Shrek · Shrek Collection

2001 90 min PG
Critic8.5
Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
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Overview

A misanthropic and green ogre finds his swamp invaded by weary fairytale creatures who have been banished by the scheming Lord Farquaad. Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona in exchange for getting his swamp back.
Overall 8.5

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Animation Desk

8.5 /10

Pros

  • Hilarious, timeless script full of clever adult humor and family appeal
  • Iconic voice performances by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz
  • Pioneering computer animation that launched a legendary franchise

Cons

  • Some visual textures show early 2000s CGI limitations compared to later sequels
Verdict A revolutionary animated masterpiece that brilliantly lampoons fairy tales while carving out a legendary comedic identity of its own.

AI Review

An anti-social green ogre named Shrek teams up with a chatty donkey to rescue a princess from a dragon tower, turning conventional fairy tale tropes completely upside down.

A revolutionary animated masterpiece that brilliantly lampoons fairy tales while carving out a legendary comedic identity of its own.

A monumental animated classic that delivers endless laughs and genuine heart.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Animated Feature · Won

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Cast

Mike Myers Shrek
Eddie Murphy Donkey
Cameron Diaz Princess Fiona
John Lithgow Lord Farquaad
Vincent Cassel Monsieur Hood
Cody Cameron Pinocchio / Three Little Pigs

Characters

Shrek Mike Myers
Donkey Eddie Murphy
Princess Fiona Cameron Diaz
Lord Farquaad John Lithgow
Monsieur Hood Vincent Cassel
Pinocchio / Three Little Pigs Cody Cameron

Crew

Andrew Adamson Director
Vicky Jenson Director
Jeffrey Katzenberg Producer
Aron Warner Producer
John Williams Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams Music Composer
John Powell Music Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Trivia

  • Shrek won the very first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature when the category was introduced in 2002.

Quotes

"Ogres are like onions."

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The inaugural animated feature film produced by DreamWorks Animation.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Shrek 2 (8.8/10). A similarly themed alternative is WALL·E.

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