“Shrek,” an animated movie that came out in 2001, was made by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. The film tells the story of Shrek, a grumpy but lovable ogre, voiced by Mike Myers, who prefers living alone in his swamp. His quiet life is turned upside down when a group of fairy tale creatures is forced out of their homes by the wicked Lord Farquaad, voiced by John Lithgow, and ends up in his swamp.
Shrek - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Shrek |
Genre: | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy |
Language: | English |
Director: | Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson |
Main Cast: | Mike Myers as Shrek (voice) - Eddie Murphy as Donkey (voice) - Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona (voice) - John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad (voice) - Vincent Cassel as Monsieur Hood (voice) |
Release Date: | May 18, 2001 |
Banner: | DreamWorks Animation, Paramount Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $60 million |
Runtime: | 1h 30m |
To get his swamp back, Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona, voiced by Cameron Diaz, who is stuck in a castle watched over by a dragon. Shrek is joined on his adventure by a chatty donkey named Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy. As they travel, they face many obstacles and grow to be good friends.
After saving Fiona, Shrek learns her secret: at night, she turns into an ogre because of a curse. The movie discusses themes like acceptance, love, and discovering oneself, sending the message that true beauty comes from within. “Shrek” was both a hit with audiences and critics, praised for its humor, unique characters, and fresh take on classic fairy tales. It also won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.