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Shrek (2001)

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An ogre, in order to regain his swamp, travels along with an annoying donkey in order to bring a princess to a scheming lord, wishing himself King.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Shrek (voice)
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Donkey (voice)
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Princess Fiona (voice)
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Lord Farquaad (voice)
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Monsieur Hood (voice)
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Ogre Hunter (voice)
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Ogre Hunter (voice)
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Bobby Block ...
Baby Bear (voice)
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Cody Cameron ...
Pinocchio / Three Pigs (voice)
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Old Woman (voice)
Michael Galasso ...
Peter Pan (voice)
Christopher Knights ...
Simon J. Smith ...
Blind Mouse (voice)
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Storyline

When a green ogre called Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out, with a very loud donkey by his side, to 'persuade' Farquaad to give his swamp back. Instead, a deal is made. Farquaad, who wants to become the King, sends Shrek to rescue Princess Fiona, who is waiting for her one true love. But once they head back with Fiona, it starts to become apparent that not only does Shrek like Fiona, but Fiona is keeping something secret. Written by Film_Fan

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and some crude humor | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

18 May 2001 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

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Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$395,206 (Sweden) (7 September 2001)

Gross:

$267,652,016 (USA) (30 November 2001)
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Trivia

Mike Myers recorded Shrek's voice in a natural accentless voice before the film was test-screened. After watching it, he decided that the voice didn't sound right and had all of his lines re-recorded with a Scottish accent, based on the voice his mother used when reading him bedtime stories as a child. See more »

Goofs

As Shrek and Donkey are leaving we see them walk through sunflowers before the onions and cabbages. Later as they are walking back, the sunflowers are farther away from the castle than any other plant. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
[a fairytale book appears]
Shrek: [narrating] Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess. But she had an enchantment upon her of a fearful sort, which could only be broken by love's first kiss. She was locked away in a castle guarded by a terrible fire-breathing dragon. Many brave knights had attempted to free her from this dreadful prison, but none prevailed. She waited in the dragon's keep, in the highest room of the tallest tower, for her true love, and true love's first kiss.
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Crazy Credits

The opening credits are seen around Shrek as he starts his day: the film's title and Mike Myers's name appear in the mud Shrek bathes with (appropriate considering Myers voices the title character); when Shrek breaks the mirror with his smile, Eddie Murphy's name can be seen behind it; Cameron Diaz's name forms out of pond-scum; and when Shrek lifts up a snail, its larvae form John Lithgow's name before dissolving. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Inside the Actors Studio: Eddie Murphy (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Try a Little Tenderness"
(1932)
Written by Harry M. Woods, Jimmy Campbell, and Reginald Connelly (as Reg Connelly)
Performed by Eddie Murphy
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Shrek is a delight for all ages!
12 September 2001 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Shrek is a movie like no other. It stands alone in its appeal to people of all ages and in its presentation of comedy, romance, and creative story line. Shrek is a delightful comedy about a crude ogre, an energetic princess, a witty donkey and an uptight ruler. The movie has a brilliant story line, following the path of an initially moody ogre as he discovers friendship and love all in the face of hysterical comedy. The story line is layered for different levels of understanding; it is an enjoyable film for people of all ages. One clever tool Shrek uses to humor the audience is its spoof on other fairy tales. In one scene, Princess Fiona's singing causes a bluebird to explode. And in another scene, the Magic Mirror's description of Snow White is "She may live with seven men, but don't be fooled, she's not easy." While these subtle comedic lines amuse adults, it is the simple humor, such as the movie opening with the ogre sitting in a swamp "farting," that amuses children. The amazing cast of Shrek, including Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers does a great job of living up to their comedic expectations. Shrek has something for everyone; it is a great animated tale that is wonderful for adults and children alike.


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