Shrek

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Shrek

PG

2001

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Fantasy

Animation

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Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.

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Critics Consensus

While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide a moral message to children, and offer viewers a funny, fast-paced ride.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

The Times (UK)

May 19

4/5

For all its brashness, Shrek’s heart is in the right place.

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Kim Newman

Sight & Sound

May 12

Based on a children’s book by William Steig, Shrek is a film of marvels if not quite a marvellous film.

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Rachel Klein

Bitch Media

10/22/2021

Turning the fairy-tale genre on its head was a clever, if not totally novel, notion at the time, and Shrek still retains much of its ironic charm 20 years later.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Apr 20

3.5/4

...an appealing premise that’s employed to pervasively (and agreeably) irreverent effect by Adamson and Jenson...

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

04/30/2024

5/5

What's not to love about Dreamworks' long-awaited digital delight? It's a hip, fresh and deliciously subversive spin on classic fairy tales.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

04/30/2024

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Smart, funny, deliciously hip, irreverent and just plain lovable, it's for everyone from pre-school to post retirement.

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Derrick

May 20

An all time classic. Great little one liners only the parents will get, and plenty of laughs for the kids.

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Erick

Feb 9

Probably a good movie for its time but I’d say it is overrated.

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Timothy W

Jul 30

I typically don’t care for Dreamworks snarky animation, but this one is snarky with heart, and it was done well!

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Shanny

Jul 29

As awesome as I remember!

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William

Jul 29

Hilarious as always!!!!

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Tyler E

Jul 29

It Was Amazing! It Was The First Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature, Beating Out Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius & Monsters, Inc.

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Synopsis

Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, not to mention his, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad's bride. Rescuing the Princess may be small compared to her deep, dark secret.

Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Producer: Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Screenwriter: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman, William Steig
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG, Pacific Data Images (PDI)
Rating: PG (Some Crude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 18, 2001, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 15, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $267.7M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)