Story Overview of Shrek
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.
Shrek Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
Shrek Details and Cast
Movie Name | Shrek |
Original Language | En |
Spoken Language | English |
Release Date | 2001-05-18 |
Runtime | 90 minutes |
Country | United States of America |
Genres | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family |
Writer | Ted Elliott, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Terry Rossio |
Director | Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson |
Producer | Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg |
Shrek Official Trailer
Shrek Star Cast
Mike Myers | Shrek / Blind Mouse (voice) |
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) |
Bobby Block | Baby Bear (voice) |
Chris Miller | Geppetto / Magic Mirror (voice) |
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Our Review of Shrek
'Shrek' delivers a mixed animation experience, combining animation, comedy, fantasy, adventure, family. Released on 2001-05-18, this 90-minute film by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, it’s worth a look for animation fans.
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