Shrek (2001)

Synopsis of Shrek

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. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

93 mins

Director(s):

Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson

Writer(s):

Terry Rossio, Cody Cameron, Roger S.H. Schulman

Producer(s):

Aron Warner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, John H. Williams

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Adult Humor, Suitable for Children)

Categories:

Family & Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Comedy

• 2001 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2001 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2001 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2001 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Adapted Screenplay
• 2001 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Animated Feature
• 2001 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Animation
• 2001 - National Board of Review - Best Animated Feature

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