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. Share thisHide options
The film opens and closes using the famous "Disney Fairytale" storybook method; however the film makes fun of this approach by having Shrek tear a page out and use it as toilet paper. Share thisHide options
SPOILER: The Ss in the "DreamWorks SKG" logo turn green and pop out ogre-like ears. This hints at Fiona's nightly transformation into an ogre. Share thisHide options