In
this fully computer-animated fantasy from the creators of Antz, we follow
the travails of Shrek (Mike Myers), a green ogre who enjoys a life of
solitude. Living in a far away swamp, he is suddenly invaded by a hoard of
fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, and
Three Blind Mice, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the
evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). They want to save their homes from ruin,
and enlist the help of Shrek, who is in the same situation. Shrek decides to
offer Lord Farquaad a deal; he will rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona
(Cameron Diaz), who is intended to be Farquaad's bride. Accompanying Shrek
on his adventure is the faithful but loquacious Donkey (Eddie Murphy), who
has a penchant for crooning pop songs. The two must face various obstacles
in order to locate the Princess, but they find their world challenged when
she reveals a dark secret that will affect the group. Shrek is based on the
children's book by William Steig, and features additional voice-work by
Vincent Cassel, Cody Cameron, and Kathleen Freeman. | Mike Myers | Shrek [Voice] |
| Eddie Murphy | Donkey [Voice] |
| Cameron Diaz | Princess Fiona [Voice] |
| John Lithgow | Lord Farquaad [Voice] |
| Vincent Cassel | Monsieur Hood |
Genre/Type - Fantasy, Comedy, Children's/Family, Fantasy Comedy, Fairy Tale,
Children's Fantasy
Produced by - DreamWorks / PDI
Release - May 18, 2001 (USA)
Released by - DreamWorks
Running time - 89 min.
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