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Shrek (2001)
7.9
Ratings: 7.9/10 from 235,495 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 916 user | 196 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com 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
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| Mike Myers | ... |
Shrek
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| Eddie Murphy | ... |
Donkey
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| Cameron Diaz | ... |
Princess Fiona
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| John Lithgow | ... |
Lord Farquaad
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| Vincent Cassel | ... |
Monsieur Hood
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| Peter Dennis | ... |
Ogre Hunter
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| Clive Pearse | ... |
Ogre Hunter
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| Jim Cummings | ... |
Captain of Guards
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Bobby Block | ... |
Baby Bear
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| Chris Miller | ... |
Geppetto
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Magic Mirror
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Cody Cameron | ... |
Pinocchio
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Three Pigs
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Kathleen Freeman | ... |
Old Woman
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Michael Galasso | ... |
Peter Pan
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Christopher Knights | ... |
Blind Mouse
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Thelonious
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Simon J. Smith | ... |
Blind Mouse
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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
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
The Prince isn't charming. The Princess isn't sleeping. The sidekick isn't helping. The ogre is the hero. Fairy tales will never be the same again. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild language and some crude humor See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Шрек See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$42,347,760 (USA) (20 May 2001) (3587 Screens)Gross:
$267,652,016 (USA) (2 December 2001)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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[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.
[tears out a page from the book and shuts it]
[...]
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Written by David Jaymes and Geoff Deane (as Geoffrey Deane)
Performed by Baha Men
Courtesy of S-Curve Records
Produced by Michael Mangini and Steven Greenberg (as Steve Greenberg) See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
An additional scene was storyboarded but never filmed that revealed Lord Farquaad's plan for Duloc. He wanted to turn the entire kingdom into something like a gigantic shopping complex. Another scene planned and scrapped was Fiona getting Shrek and Donkey lost on the way back to Duloc. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Shrek and donkey arrive at Duloc, Shrek scares the parking valet who then proceeds to run back and forth through the roped queuing area. When seen from above, he has 4 more rows to run, but when seen from behind, once he runs those four rows, he still has two more rows to run. 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.
[tears out a page from the book and shuts it]
[...]
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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 »Soundtracks
"Best Years Of Our Lives"Written by David Jaymes and Geoff Deane (as Geoffrey Deane)
Performed by Baha Men
Courtesy of S-Curve Records
Produced by Michael Mangini and Steven Greenberg (as Steve Greenberg) See more »
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