Shrek

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Summary: Boring...a huge sleeper.
Review: I decided to rent the "Shrek" dvd because I wanted to know why everyone thought this movie was so great--I didn't go and see it in the theaters. I have to say that it was TERRIBLE! Much of the jokes were so unfunny, and I don't understand why they say this is a kid's movie...it seems more like an adult movie to me! Sure, some of the jokes were funny, but they weren't fall-on-the-floor-laughing hilarious--I only ended up smiling at the jokes and only slightly laughed. And believe me, I DO have a good sense of humor, I just didn't find the jokes in "Shrek" to be all that funny.

"Shrek" is about an old lonely troll who hates everyone...but really just wishes he had someone who loved him. A simple, predictable childish plot with adult humor that makes it seem like it's more enjoyable.

Now the dvd is actually pretty good, which is unfortunate since it was a bad movie. I don't think the dvd is worth purchasing if you didn't like the film. Nice special features and good, clear picture quality. The acting is okay in "Shrek", though I have to say that I am not a huge fan of Mike Myers, since I also think his "Austin Powers" movies are quit annoying. Eddie Murphy and John Lithgrow were the best in it...and Cameron Diaz was pretty good, too.

I honestly really tried to like "Shrek". My sisters and friends all loved it, but I have to say that I didn't like it at all. I really hope there is no "Shrek 2". Besides, what would the plot be like? Oh well. I'm sure Dreamworks could think of something to poke fun of.

This is not really a kid's movie because a lot of the jokes are geared toward adults. Some of the jokes are pretty toilet-dirty, and others are just plain bad that nobody can really understand or relate to.

"Shrek" was not for EVERYBODY...and not for me, either. I don't recommend this movie to anyone.

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Summary: Gives Disney A Run For It's Money!
Review: Shrek is the best kind of a comedy. From the opening credits to the last moment of screentime I was laughing my head off in fear I'd wet my pants. It rips on Disney big time, but that's one of its greatest treats. From the multible occurences of fairytale creatures (most of whom are convently from a Disney movie) to Lord Farccads (sp?) kingdom which bares a strange resembelence to Disney World, this movie understands the pleasure in a good ol fashion Mouse Bashing (and why not with the poorly made sequals Disney has been poping out with recently that insult their earlier masterpieces just to make some MORE money).

Some people may claim this movie is not approperate for children. People, there are only two "pottie" jokes in this feature, one in the opening credits that I missed the first time I watched it. There's really only one reference that I wouldn't let my cousions watch, the part upon seeing Lord what's his names castle and Shrek goes "Do you think he's making up for something?" (well actually they touch on that joke again when the Donkey goes "and I think Shrek means he thinks Lord something has a really small-). That's why it's rated PG. Besides these jokes, everything else is perfectly fine for children who I'm sure have seen Disney movies and are perfectly capable of laughing at them.

I personally found Shrek lovable. He's this old grouch, but it's so refreshing to see a hero in a animated movie with a temper. As the Donkey says "You've got that I don't care what nobody thinks of me thing, I like that. I respect that". So do I. The Donkey had me in stiches. Many of his jokes would not be funny on paper, but are funny because Eddie Murphy is a comical genius. Ex: "I like that boulder. That is a nice boulder" The princess is sassy, and adds heart to this feature. The Lord guy has some great visual gags, although the gingerbread man really stole a lot of scenes from him.

I've heard some people bash this movie because they think the "true" theme is the opposite of what it seems to be. Namely, that the movie is REALLY saying fat, ugly people deserve to be with other fat, ugly people. Honestly, I think this is a case where people delve too deeply into a work of arts message. Shrek needed a plot twist. If Princess Fiana stayed a princess the second act would have had no conflict. Shrek do not concentrate on "theme", it doesn't take itself seriously as few comedies do. It concentrates on laughter, jokes and being a funny movie (which it is). My favorite scene? The look on Shrek's face after the "It's a Small World" number. Priceless.

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Summary: A great movie and a great DVD!
Review: When I saw "Shrek" in the theaters over the summer, I was amazed at the wonderful story, characters, music, and animation. And the DVD only enhances the experience! You get two discs for the price of one, and they're LOADED with extras. Making-of featurettes, technical goofs, music videos, games, trivia, the list goes on. The people at Dreamworks certainly know how to utilize DVD's to their fullest potenital! My only complaint is that many of the most intersting features are accessed only through DVD-ROM, and since I don't have a DVD-ROM drive on my computer (as most people don't, I'm sure), I can only imagine what the other features are like. I would love to play with the voice-over feature! But alas, it was never meant to be. But if you have a DVD-ROM drive on your computer, all the more better! But if not, this is still a great DVD to have.

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Summary: Fun movie for both kids and adults
Review: If you're looking for a good laugh, Shrek is definetly the movie for you. Mike Myers delivers once again with his hysterical scottish accent, and Eddie Murphy is his usual funny self. I found the movie very enjoyable--a definite stride into the future of kid's animated movies. It's got just the right mix of disney-quality substance with some new-age flair. The DVD is fantastic--chock full of extra features for your enjoyment. The audio and video quality are great.

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Summary: Delightful
Review: This movie was a real treat. Mike Meyers is spectacular in his role as a gentlt scottish ogre. Cameron Diaz also gives a good performance as a princess saved by Shrek. John Lithgow's role as a dimunitive king is also quite amusing. Overall this was one of the most entertaining movies of the year.

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Summary: Outrageously funny!
Review: I didn't see Shrek in the theater. When I got the DVD for Christmas, I wasn't expecting much, but I have to say that it is just plain, side splittingly funny! The characters have depth, the story isn't the cliche you expect it to end on -- it's great.

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Summary: hulirus
Review: shrek would be the best movie of the year for all ages if I was alowed to choose! its funny,fun,intresting.exiting and every thing eles thats in a good movie!

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Summary: Foul language is not for kids
Review: I would have loved this movie if it weren't for the occasional bad words and adult humor. I don't know why it was put in the movie. Adults have plenty of that in every other movie.

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Summary: The best fairy tale ever made
Review: I think Shrek is a very comic history. I own the DVD ZONE 4, and the games and the DVD-ROM sector was incredible.

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Summary: Overated
Review: Me and my girlfriend watched this cause we had seen the trailers months before and had an inkling to see the movie. It started off just fine and might have lived up to its hype if it hadnt gotten horribly predictable and the jokes hadnt gotten horribly flat. A quarter into the film the makers drop some of the better satire and concentrate on overdone spoofs of the matrix and other things. All together we both found it to be if anything a quite boring and unfunny film, certainly not deserving of all the grandeur thrown at it since its release.