Speak now, or hold the peace.
peak comedy, just so wholesome and meaningful
a true cinematic masterpiece, kids these days just don't get it.
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 9.5/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 9.5/10
Total - 48.5/5 = 9.7
I like that movie... that is a nice movie. I have watched Shrek at least once every couple of years since its release and the charm has yet to fade. The fact that it manipulates fairy tales in the manner that it does is kinda genius. The plot of Shrek may seem formulaic and mostly predictable because it is, so were all those fairy tales you knew growing up and that's not a bad thing. Memorable stories are often the simplest ones and that's how fables, folk legends, and fairy tales often survive the test of time. Shrek with a twist of irony, has become a modern-day fable of its own. The animation, while it may seem dated to some, I find it exactly what it needs to be and a few flaws that are present feel pointless to be picky about it. Gotta say I love this 'whirlwind adventure'.
"Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Man, this would be so much easier if I wasn't COLOR-BLIND!"
The first Shrek didn't age well compared to some other animated movies around the turn of the century. The animation looks a bit of these days. But that doesn't take away the epic soundtrack, Eddie Murphy rocking it as Donkey, the fun sequences, the fun story and some great jokes. Lovely rewatch! It had been awhile.
Smash Mouth's All Star will be stuck in my head the next few days though!
Somebody once told me ...
That's stuck I am my head now
In this slightly off-kilter fantasy comedy yarn, Mike Myers plays the title character: a grumpy, antisocial green ogre who’s unwillingly nominated (along with an obnoxious talking mule) to rescue a princess and thus bestow royalty upon a conniving small-time noble. Shockingly, on the road back to town, our little troupe of misfits discovers the true value of love and friendship and judging books by their covers and all that. Terribly formulaic and predictable material, but at least the film’s love of skewed nursery rhymes and a dynamic cast of vocal talent provides some spice. Myers breaks out his famous Scottish accent in the lead role, familiar to anyone who may have caught him as the cantankerous father in So I Married an Axe Murderer or Fat Bastard in the Austin Powers films, and delivers his usual blend of tame, family-friendly laughs and heart-on-sleeve sentimentality. Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow provide varying degrees of support beneath his extra-sized performance.
Although it generally looks and acts like a clumsy student film, maybe an exercise to work out the kinks of its now-prehistoric animation software, Shrek is actually the second fully-CG movie released by DreamWorks Animation. What lessons they learned with 1998’s Antz, I can’t imagine, because surely this must’ve represented some kind of step forward and it looks reeaaallly bad. For such a visual-driven genre, that’s a backbreaker. The voice actors do generally good work, Murphy and Myers especially, but not enough to overcome such a stiff, boring aesthetic and an unremarkable plot. Did this become a meme because so many internet trolls grew up with it, or because it’s so painfully inept? Maybe a little of both?
Shrek is perhaps one of the most imaginative and creative worlds ever brought to life in an animated film. It's a wonderful concept: taking all the stories and characters from fairy tales and putting them into a universe, with a comedic twist on what probably would have been reality.
Another aspect I like about this film is the message. Very rarely in children's animated films do we see such a troubled and flawed protagonist. Shrek is a character hardened by years of abuse and persecution by society, and this has turned him into a man who prefers isolation to society because in the end it hurts him the least; he is trapped in his misery. It's such a strong and relevant theme that I think everyone can relate to to some extent. And when we see someone like Shrek, our first instinct is usually to avoid him and go on with our own lives. But Dreamworks does a great job of revealing Shrek's character and showing that all he needs is someone to love him, and not give up when the going gets tough or when he's pushed away. It's a film about a broken character learning to live again. It's a brilliant message and a brilliant way to convey it to children.
Shrek was more than just a great 2001 animated film. It was a groundbreaking step in the animation genre that made DreamWorks what it is today. It created some of the most iconic characters of all time and was a great movie overall.
I grew up with Shrek and it was a great ride. The idea of the ogre becoming a hero is so important. It created so many references and memes. Shrek has become a symbol of my generation.
I am honestly so offended by the low rating. This movie is legendary. This movie changed animated movies. The:clap:jokes:clap:are:clap:still:clap:funny:clap:. How dare you all. You're scared of how good it is. Please learn to appreciate art.
Haven’t seen this one in forever, though I always liked it growing up. I think it’s easily one of Dreamworks’ best, the way it’s conceived is kinda genius because Disney could never make this. The way it subverts the tropes of Disney fairytales and gets a little edgy with them is great. It’s also not as predictable as most of Dreamworks’ other films because of that. The three main characters are iconic, really well defined and interesting. It’s still funny to this day, there are jokes in this for all ages. Some of the subtle meta references are fantastic, I love the shot that’s a clear nod to The Matrix. The animation is a little dated at this point, but because there’s clear artistry and personality in the visuals, it’s still just as watchable. The messaging is also quite unique for a kids movie: it very much is a celebration of weirdos/outsiders. Because of that, I’m not a fan of the radiorock soundtrack, despite it being a massive meme machine (the Eels song is pretty cool though). I also think the way the movie starts is a little clunky, but it finds its footing once Shrek and donkey are send on their mission.
8/10
While I don’t think that Shrek necessarily deserved the Oscar for best animated feature (Honestly Monsters Inc should have won because of how much more timeless it is) It’s still not hard at all to see why this movie is still being referenced and quoted to this very day. This movie is a product of its time but it’s a really good product of its time and that’s thanks to its subversive story that defies a lot of expectations, humor that will delight kids and adults with how edgy the material is, great characters that are both funny and sometimes delightful, and animation that may be dated but will nonetheless transport you to a different kind of a fairytale world. This movie is perfect for those looking for a mean-spirited but also fun take on traditional fairytale tropes, especially those who need a break from watching traditional Disney flicks.
I don't know how many times I have seen this movie, but it is always so enjoyable. I definite classic.
Probably one of the most important films in cinema. It paved for what animated movies will become, even if most animated films nowadays aren't that good.
Shrek has one of the best movie soundtracks from the early 2000s: All Star, I’m a Believer, Hallelujah and Bad Reputation are some songs that I listened frantically on my MP3 player as a child.
"That'll do, Donkey. That'll do."
It's cute, it's funny, not your typical story and makes me feel old. 20 years ago? REALLY? Also, the soundtrack is good!
It's alright. The plot is too simple for me.
A fantastic film. It aged like wine.
I'm really impressed how well it still works almost 20 yars after release. Great animation, great humor, great voice acting, basically great everything.
I saw this movie a ton as a kid and loved it. I had the soundtrack too and listened to All Star and I'm a Believer non stop. Revisiting this now it still is great and a lot of fun. I remembered a lot of it and still quote it sometimes.
A smart, funny, and endearing modern day fairy story movie which manages to be as popular with adults as it is with children.
Interesting to watch. It rocks
I put my review behind spoilers, although I presume everyone has already seen who wanted to. I saw Shrek already 5 or 6 times, but my last watch was ages ago. After all these times I still adore it for its inventiveness, which means it makes fun of fairy tales and turns upside down the tropes of a simple damsel in distress situation. Furthermore, it's bold. The bird was exploded, Robin Hood and his gang got beaten up, reptiles were made into balloons and the king was eaten. Still a classic animation!
It's all good Shrek...lord knows I've humped a Fionna a time or two
Sing along with me: Sooomebody...
When Shrek first came out I was so excited to see it, as a fan of fairy tales I love modern twists. I much prefer the sequel in actual fact, but the original is still highly hilarious and spins everything you know about fairy tales on it's head.
Watched this movie like 100+ times when I was a kid
now this is were nightmare are made of. #ShiftvW8
Now THIS is a bloody classic. Original, completely unforgettably quotable. Nothing like this. Donkey. Soundtrack.
One of the best animated movies I've every seen. Funny, silly and one just can't stop laughing.
IMHO Shrek is still much better than a lot of animated movies that feature better graphics, were released later and just suck...
Possibly the best kids movie of all time
Great movie for all ages. Love it.
I really laughed at this when I was a kid.
the mexican spanish version is hilarious, way better than the original in english!
Great family film something for everyone in it and more.
Beautiful movie, a real modern-day fairy tail.
This movie showed that Pixar wasn't the only one who could make top-notch CGI movies that had a good animation quality and a fantastic story attached to it.
Too bad that the producers milked it completely dry. They should have stopped after the second movie, when it was still good.
I've never loved a donkey so much <3
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best movie ever made by man in all of history