Shrek

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Summary: Laughed so hard!!
Review: Actually, I saw the movie on a plane. I laughed so hard, I had tears flowing down my cheeks. The flight attendants were amused at my reaction to this movie. The movie makes the DVD a must get!!!

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Summary: Like it, Like It Not- A defininte Like It!
Review: We won money for our end of year class party and we decided to go see Shrek. I didn't really know what it was about and I'm not the type to usually like animated movies. I wasn't really looking foward to it. I was actully preparing to fall asleep. As soon as the movies started, I couldn't tear my eyes away from the movie screen. Neither could my friends. It was so good! Mike Myers and Eddie Murphey were fantastic. This is a definite must-see. It's a video that everybody would like, wether they're 4 or 44! I can't wait for this movie to come out on video so I can buy it and watch it over and over again!

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Summary: Shrek stomps Disney
Review: This has got to be the funniest fairy tale I've ever seen. It takes cues from just about every Disney animated feature film that there's been, and then turns them into a farce. The ugliest, most unlikely hero ever gets the beautiful princess (not like that hasn't happened before - see Beauty and the Beast), but in this case, she turns out to be a princess who's seen The Matrix a few too many times, has less than Emily Post-like manners, and ends up being ...ugly herself. BUT THAT'S ALL COOL. Because in a Disney film, they use the same people over and over for every film, whereas you will never see Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz in a Disney film (although they did have David Spade and John Goodman in Emperor - that was cool). But I digress. Shrek is the ultimate nose-thumb to all Disney films. See it. Buy it. Share it with your children. They will thank you...

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Summary: Shrek is the bomb
Review: Awesome! A must see. I have not laughed so much in years. Great for all ages! Performances and animation were brilliantly done.
Oh.....just go see it for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: All around great movie
Review: I went into the theater to see shrek with my father and little sister. I was hesitant to go, becuase it simply looked like another little kids movie. I am 14, and a huge movie buff. I LOVED IT. I see just about every movie that comes out every week of the year, and so far this is #1 on my list, and I'm willign to bet that it will make it into my top 5 at the end of the year. The character development is amazing for an animated film, and takes on such detail and feeling that you feel almost like shrek and his donkey are you and your best friend. It's a relationship between 2 characters ala "The Shawshank Redemption". Also, the humor is simply put, in great taste. IT doesnt have a few jokes that make your sides hurt, and then let you sit there the rest of the movie wishing that yo wouldnt have paid. NO! Shrek is filled with non-stop, light hearted, good taste humor. I reccommend this movies to anyone looking for a good laugh, great time, and just some time with the family.....Or possibly even alone! :)

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Summary: Dreamworks computer-animated masterpiece
Review: Quite possibly the best movie of 2001. This 93 minute hell-bent-for-leather fairly tale will make you smile, laugh out loud, maybe shed a tear, and clap your hands together at the end. Mike Myers does the best job of voice since Tom Hanks did "Woody" in "Toy Story". Instantly likable as the ogre "Shrek"... his wit and subtle humor is drawn out by the fast talking donkey (also played to a tee by Eddie Murphy). Cameron Diaz does a good job as the Princess and John Lithgow plays the mean villain Lord Farquaad (Lithgow is exceptional at "bad guy" roles - if you haven't seem him in "Cliffhanger" - that is one to rent or buy). Farquaad's kingdome is a spoof on everything Disney... naturally this film is made by an less than happy ex-Disney employee (Katzenburg). Check out all the Disney characters and listen to the funny remarks that are said about them... one for example regarding Snow White - the Magic Mirror says: "She lives with seven men, but she's not easy." Other memorable lines... Princess: "What kind of knight are you?" Shrek: "One of a kind." Donkey: "I'm a donkey on the edge!" and "Hey, what about Shrek? He's ugly 24/7!" and "I ain't never met someone who didn't like parfait. You never hear someone say, 'Hey, you want some parfait?' 'Hell no, I don't want no parfait!'"... the donkey had so many great lines - great comic relief. Also note a great time had by the entire cartoon cast singing "I'm A Believer" (made famous by the Monkees) at the conclusion. Fact: Chris Farley was slated as the original Shrek. When he died, the lead role was given to his SNL buddy Mike Myers. Myers changed the voice 3/4's the way thru the production - from English to Scotish. Great flick... excellent widescreen visual effects, sound & music. Great extras as well - film featurettes & commentaries, interactive games, karaoke, fun facts and technical goofs.

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Summary: Shrek Steals Our Hearts... And Our Pockets
Review: Shrek is the perfect film for a not so perfect family. Every fairy tale in the movie is fractured in some way, or badly criticized. This is what makes Shrek plenty of fun. Shrek is an anti hero, someone who doesn't expect anything coming his way. Everytime an eventual adventure approaches him, Shrek always reluctantly steps up to the plate. That's what Disney heroes lack. Second, Shrek isn't exactly prince charming. That's brilliantly funny since Mike Myers provides a Scottish type accent. Not too handsome and not too ugly, Shrek can somehow convince you that he can steal a princess' heart. The supporting cast blew me away too. Princess Fiona boasts the best computer animation and Cameron Diaz provided a good voice for her. The comic relief of this tale is Donkey, played by Eddie Murphy. Every single joke brought so many laughes. I'm sure it will for you too. John Lithgow is the voice for the stature challenged Lord Farquaad. He is a villain filled with an egotistical mind and an eye for a dream kingdom. So, to sum it all up, Shrek should be noted for two things. The seamless computer animation and the talented voice actors. All make a great story seem greater. To buy the DVD would do this film movie justice.

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Summary: A Public Airing of a Grudge
Review: Think about someone you've worked with who annoys you. Perhaps you even hate this person. Now think about creating a movie to make fun of this person's work output, image, personality, and values. Voile!-"Shrek" -Dreamworks' public airing of their grudge against Disney and especially Michael Eisner. Don't believe me? Take a good look at Lord F. He's poked at for being short (apparently Katenzenburg called Eisner "a midget"), has an incredibly over-inflated sense of ego, and runs a fake fairytale kingdom. But I digress-"Shrek's" a great fun family film that updates the concept of "fractured fairytale."

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Summary: Wonderfully cast
Review: I am an avid movie viewer whether at the theatre or on video or dvd. I saw this movie twice in a 2 week period and am still impressed by the story this is a great movie destinmed to be a classic passed from generation to generation. This ranks with the top Fairy Tales that I grew to know and love as a child. THIS IS A FANTASTIC MOVIE

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Summary: Shrek
Review: This Movie Is A Great One For Young Children As Well As Adults. The Jokes Are More Or Less Adult Jokes But The Children Just Laugh Because Everyone Else Is. For Sure You Should Rent The Movie If You Don't Want To Buy It.