Shrek Movie Review

Shrek movie poster

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 NameShrek
Original LanguageEn
Spoken LanguageEnglish
Release Date2001-05-18
Runtime90 minutes
CountryUnited States of America
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family
WriterTed Elliott, Roger S.H. Schulman, Joe Stillman, Terry Rossio
DirectorAndrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
ProducerAron 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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