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Directors: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson

Release Date: 29 June 2001

Tagline: The greatest fairy tale never told.

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Mike Myers … Shrek

Eddie Murphy … Donkey

Princess Fiona … Cameron Diaz

Where to start? What a film! Absolutely brilliant on every level. Perfectly cast, excellent animation, fantastic story and wonderful characters.

Not only is Shrek all of the above, it is also one of those classics that that is irresistable to adults. There are so many instances of ‘nods’ to films that it’s hard to keep track of them.

Shrek himself is a great character. All he wants is to be left alone in his swamp, but his grumpy exterior is soon broken down when he rescues Princess Fiona, and begins to fall for her. Underneath it all, he’s a gentle sole who tries very hard to be a scary ogre, but never really fools anyone.

And then there’s Donkey. Surely Eddie Murphy’s finest hour! He steals practically every scene he’s in. He’s annoying, loveable, and very, very funny. One of my all time favourite characters, it’s hard to see anyone creating anything better.

Basically, Shrek is as near as you can get to a perfect film. It’s only flaw is that it isn’t long enough!

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