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Summary: Funny, touching, but no Toy Story
Review: It's been a while since I watched this movie at the cinemas, and I absolutely loved it then. Coming back to it, this isn't so good. Sure it's brilliant, but there are far better animated films out there, most of them including the words 'Toy' and 'Story'. Of course, by choosing to use computer animation, Dreamworks' fantastic film will always fall short of the 'Toy Story' movies that it can't hope to compete with.However, let me go onto why this film is good! First of all, the voices are well chosen, with Eddie Murphy being completely hilarious in all of his scenes. There's also Mike Myers with a Scottish accent and the excellent Camerion Diaz, who just defies to be pigeon-holed. On top of that there is superb animation, with the viewer being able to see every individual hair on the animals etc. Of course, that's all very out-dated now that 'Final Fantasy' has been released. The most important thing about this film though is the fact that it's very funny. There's toilet humour for the kids and jokes for the adults, who will lap up the Gingerbread Man who screams 'Eat me' at his torturers. It's even quite touching at the end, yet however much you might admire the ending, you can't help but wish that Cameron Diaz's character had remained pretty. For instance, why did she have to morph for her and Shrek to be in love? Probably because it would have been too disturbing for a children's film, but still... Now onto the bad points. The funny send-up of the Disney films is actually quite bitter, with the guy that made 'Shrek' having parted company from the Disney studios. After all, there's nothing wrong with good old-fashioned fairytale. This is a decidedly modern piece, and this is perhaps why it doesn't quite have the magic of films such as 'Beauty and the Beast' and it's nowhere near as sophisticated as the 'Toy Story' films. However, definitely one to watch, for adults and children. And in appealing to both age groups it has certainly achieved something.
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Summary: You have GOT to be kidding me!
Review: To start, he animation is good, and there are a few good visual jokes. But the plot is so thin, so contrived that it would not have filled out an episode of Power Rangers. Shrek is an ogre who only wants to be left alone. Lord Farquaad rounds up all the Fairy Tale Creatures in the land, and relocates them to Shrek's swamp, less than a mile away. Why? Apparently for absolutely no reason other than there is no movie if he doesn't. Farquaad says he will relocate them again (to where?) if Shrek will retreve the Princess he needs to marry to become a King. Only complication is that the Princess is under a curse (which seems to take the night off while Shrek and Donkey are talking by the light of the moon). (Adult) inunendo and toilet humor make this unsuitable for small children. Lack of characterization, plot or internal consistancy make it unsuitable for anyone else.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This is one of the best movies i have ever watched and most definetly the best cartoon. It's not ur typical cartoon movie, and the jokes are just hallarious. It makes fun of all the other movies and just cracks u up!WATCH IT i promise u won't regret it!!!!!!
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Summary: stupid
Review: Cheesy. The adult humor is stupid, and it makes it a bad influence on the kids.
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Summary: Loved by a skeptic.
Review: When this came to the theaters, I refused to see it. I kept hearing everyone rave about it, yet I still would not see it. It finally came to video and boy do I regret not seeing it before. I could not stop laughing. The way they incorporated other fairytales was wonderfully amusing. All the jokes where very adaptable for adults, lots of hiddeen meanings. I am such a fan of this movie, now. The animation was absolutley superb, too. Give it a chance, and you will love it. I garuantee!
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Summary: Very Funny
Review: This movie makes me laugh so hard everytime I see it. The dancing sequences are the best.
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Summary: Great movie for kids and adults!
Review: Character voices are well picked, particularly Eddie Murphy who's just hilarious! My family had great fun watching this movie both in the theater and now on DVD. Safe for small kids to watch as well.
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Summary: Gotta buy this!
Review: I can honestly say that I bought this DVD for my daughter and my husband and I enjoy watching it more than she does. I have always been one that quotes movie lines to people, but my husband would always screw them up when he tried. This has so many great lines that you can't screw up! Even my 2 year old daughter is constantly asking me if I know the Muffin Man! Get this DVD - it is a classic.
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Summary: Big, green and hysterical!
Review: I saw the previews for this movie and couldn't help but want to watch it. This movie starts out... pretty much poking fun at your classic fairy tale creatures. With Mike Meyers (austin powers), Eddie Murphy (Dr. Dolittle), Cameron Diaz (Charlie's Angels) and John Lithgow (3rd Rock from the Sun) paired in this movie it is a must see! The comedy is priceless. Shrek, an ogre with a big heart, and a faithful side-kick (who he is trying to ditch) they set out to save Shrek's swamp/home by rescueing a princess. It is a great film for both kid's and adults, with enough humor to keep both laughing through the film. I *highly* recommend this if you are looking for a good laugh.
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Summary: Absolutely the BEST!
Review: The vocalizations really make this movie. Being a rabid Mike Myers fan I think he did an awesome job with Shrek, but Eddie Murphy really stole the show with Donkey. Especially his spiel about Parfaits. You can see the actors characteristics coming out in the animation also, especially Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. Shrek must leave his swamp and rescue Princess Fiona from her imprisonment in a Dragon guarded castle, and take her to Lord Farquaad so that he can have his swamp back again. He winds out with Donkey as his companion on his quest, and to sum it up, it is laugh after laugh. Just lighten up and don't expect great art, and remember that The English Patient in all it's painful and anesthetizing duration actually won awards for boring audiences to death. Shrek is a hilarious movie never intended to send an important message, it just silly and fun. The Karaoke tune at the very end is a riot!! Besides, a good fart joke is fun, because farts are funny. My favorite line? "Was that you Shrek? Man! You gotta warn me before you just crack one off like that! My mouth was open and everything!"
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