| Value for Money | 9.4/10  |
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| Reviewer Rating | 9.6/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.2/10  |
Director Andrew AdamsonStarring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy
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Full review by
LYXO
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Shrek Review.
From the creators of 'Madagascar', DreamWorks pictures present 'Shrek'. Ogres and princesses may not seem your sort of film but with the famous Mike Myers, as Shrek and the hilarious Eddie Murphy as Donkey this film will have your sides splitting. Although it's an animation, Shrek also has romantic side to it; full of spells and curses you may even feel sorry for the disgusting ogre.
Based on a little known novel by William Steig, Shrek is an animated adventure but still has a lot of action, from fighting dragons, to wrestling match. The film will surely have you in hysterics. Fresh, new directors Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson help the film give out a general message: ' its not what's on the outside its what's on the inside that counts'.
At the start of the film you are introduced to a typical ogre living in a swamp, Shrek bathes and cleans himself in his smelly swamp mud. The scene has been made to show a lovely, clean and innocent side to him. The song played- All-star By sum41 adds a happy, jumpy atmosphere to the title sequence. As the film continues Shrek is now stuck with a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy) and is on a mission to get his swamp back from Lord Farquaad and kick all the magical fairy creatures off of his swam, but there's a catch, he can only get it back if he sets out retrieve a beautiful princess from the highest room in the tallest tower, on top of a volcano guarded by a fire breathing dragon. Whilst Shrek thinks he's only got to deliver the prize back to lord Farquaad his feelings grow bigger and bigger for Fiona. When donkey finds out Fiona's deep secret he sets out to get Shrek together with her so they can live 'happily ever after'. After stopping lord Farquaad and Fiona's wedding Shrek finally manages to woo the lovely princess.
If you haven't already guessed Shrek is the main character played by Mike Myers who also played Austin powers and doctor Evil in all three of the 'Austin Powers' films. Mikes character is a little on the gross side, ugly, and by the look of it smelly. Although he may be on ogre Shrek turns out to have a heart of Gold, very kind and forgiving... but still with the smell. Donkey- Like his names suggests is a donkey, played by Eddie Murphy who has also starred in 'Doctor Dolittle' a unusual film about a man who can talk to animals. Eddies character Is an annoying talking donkey, but when ditched and left to fend for himself by Shrek you cant help but feel sorry for him. Fiona is played by Cameron Diaz, who also played Mary in ' Something about Mary', a high school sweet heart who makes everyone fall in love with her. Princess Fiona, which is soon revealed half way in the film.
I really enjoyed the film; even the horrible bits were great! The best points in Shrek are the characters as they make you feel as if you are on the same adventure as them; the story between the two unlikely lovers makes the film even more effective. On the other hand the film can be a bit predictable but other than that I thought the film was funny and fantastic.
I give the film a **** 4 star rating for effectiveness and a ***** 5star rating for the ideas and effort put into the film. I definitely recommend the film to everyone and anyone.
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Review by
Speaker Dime
on 1st Dec 2006
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Shrek is a fantastic modern adaptation of the Princess and the Frog story. Animated by the wonderful people at Dreamworks, the interaction of Mike Myers (Shrek) from Austin Powers fame and Eddie Murphy (Donkey) is unmissable. The easy-to-swallow musical numbers, action sequences and heart-wrenching moments are combined with fantastic comedy throughout from the best of the best Hollywood comedians. The star-studded cast includes Cameron Diaz who plays princess Fiona and John Lithgow who is fantas ...
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Review by
samskate1
on 13th May 2005
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Shrek took three years and two hundred and seventy five animators to make and believe me when I say it was well worth the wait, so this is my review on the spectacular film we call Shrek.
Shrek is a spectacular animated movie a must see. Beneath the skin of the apparently vicious ogre is a sad story to tell. A story of true love between an ogre and a princess with one hidden extra.
Shrek is an ogre that is played by the unmistakable (Mike Myers) he lives in a swamp surrounded by a weird ...
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Review by
ddaavvee
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on 13th May 2005
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Shrek sets off to poor start with a few farting jokes followed by the well known song All Star. But swiftly moves into an enjoyable family film and by its end we have been enchanted by a fairy tale world of green ogres, fierce dragons, talking donkeys and yes, a beautiful princess who is waiting to be rescued by her true love. But it's no sugar-coated fairytale. And lots of sarcasm for all the teenagers out there.
Though Shrek is an animation, it is not just for the younger generation, most a ...
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Review by
Chrismoylesstoleourmaterial
on 30th Jan 2004
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Shrek is a modern classic, it is a brilliant modern interpretation of shakespears original play, "west side story". For people who like green this film is truly excellent. This film is targeted at adults, children may not appreciate the complex ideas of logical positivism and empiricism suggested by the character of "The Ogre."
On a negative note some of the acting could have been better. I believe the film has been dubbed from the original spanish version and this means some of the lines ...
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Review by
Peter0131.
on 5th Nov 2002
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The underwater sequences were excellant and the acting from Gene Hackman...ooops, reviewing
wrong film.
Shrek is great. The animation detail is superb.
Regards to the DVD, I am told there is an "easter egg" in the DVD, but I can't confirm that.
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Review by
Huxley.
on 18th Oct 2002
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Shrek (Played my Mike Myers) is an ogre who is required to go on a errand for Lord Farquad to get his swamp back. Shrek makes friends with a little 'Talking' Donkey (Played by Eddie Murphy). The chemistry between these two characters and Princess Fiona (Played by Cameron Diaz) is what makes the film.
Shrek is fun family film. Although a lot of the jokes will be wasted on the children.
So if you want a film to relax and have a good laugh to then there is no better.
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Review by
kay.
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on 5th Jun 2002
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This essay shall discuss how Shrek balances, but at the same time breaks the rules of a fairytale. The film was released early in 2001 and proved to be a big hit here and in the US. Shrek is a film for all the family. It includes humour with a little help from a donkey. Donkey cracks jokes about the size of Lord Farquaad and just makes funny remarks in general. Although it is still based on a typical fairytale it does not always follow the typical plot. A hansom prince rescues the princess and t ...
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Review by
aLLY Lee.
on 31st Mar 2002
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Shrek was an excellent movie. There are some very funny scenes in the film. The jokes are good and the characters are believeable.
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Review by
pauldavey.
on 31st Jan 2002
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You already know Shrek is a good film, so here's something others may not have told you. Suitable for any age above about 5 (we have reservations for our three year old - scary dragon scene, scene set in a dungeon, detached eyeball in close up and gruesome threats etc - she'll love it when she's a little older). Plenty of trumping jokes so may not suit prim relatives - but good fun for children and any other adults. Get the Region 1 DVD if you can - lots more extras - but don't play with them un ...
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Review by
Genny.
on 30th Jan 2002
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When all the fairytale characters are driven out of fairyland, they converge on the home of the ogre Shrek, who just can't cope with so many visitors. He goes to the king to sort it out and ends up on a mission to rescue a beautiful princess. Too much more detail would spoil the film if you haven't already seen it, but suffice it to say that there's a twist in the tale and a happy ending. Eddie Murphy as the donkey is great casting. Shrek's accent leaves a bit to be desired, but otherwise the ...
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Review by
Toni.
on 20th Jan 2002
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Shrek (mike myers) is the main character... the adorable ogre. His home is threatened by invasion from every other character from every other kiddies film you can think of.
In the hope of retrieving his home, Shrek and his new friend, who happens to be a lovable yet annoying donkey(Eddie Murphy), set off on what turns out to be an unwanted adventure to rescue the princess.
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Review by
sazzo.
on 17th Jan 2002
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I think overall that shrek is a fantastic film/movie because it is very funny and i think it was good as the voice of the donkey was eddie murphy-it suited the characteristic of the donkey
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Review by
Claire.
on 9th Jan 2002
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Shrek is a truly good film all the family will enjoy it!!
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Review by
Richard.
on 14th Dec 2001
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Shrek (Mike Myers) is an ogre-but an ogre with a difference-witty, charming and misunderstood by the 'humans' who live nearby. When his swamp home is threatened, he rises to the challenge to find the local wannabe king, Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow), a bride in return for his beloved swamp home. Aided and abetted by a magical flying donkey (Eddie Murphy), the film is full of hilarious moments with enough to keep us Big Kids smiling too.
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