Shrek Review Summary
Featuring Mike Myers as Shrek the ogre, Eddie Murphy as a donkey and Cameron Diaz as a princess, Dreamwork Animation's Shrek is a big hit with our reviewers. "Shrek is a creative, funny movie for parents and kids alike" says one reviewer, adding that it "makes my toddlers laugh and makes me roll on the ground." Though the plot of an ogre out to save am unappreciative captive princess in order to rid his property of squatters may not seem formulaic, by any means, our reviewers say that Shrek is "what a fairy tale should be". If you like it, be sure to check out our reviews of Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third.
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Shrek Comparison
Most HelpfulFavorable Review
Shrek is one of the best all-round family films. I say it's a family film for several reasons, the main reason because kids of all ages will love this film. My daughter, who is almost three years old, loves and adores Shrek. This is the first movie in a series that is a must see for everyone....
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Most HelpfulCritical Review
Shrek is no doubt a fun film, but it really should have had a PG-13 rating. I have a problem when a movie is full of penis and sex jokes and aimed at kids. I actually have a hard time watching it because I keep thinking, "Wow, that was funny! But how on earth could they market this as a movie for kids?"...
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Shrek Ratings and Reviews
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This is a great movie for kids of all ages.
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I enjoyed this movie as a comedy. It's not just a childern's movie it is a family movie. It has a cute lovable donkey. A twist to a fairy tale. The beautiful princess and a evil prince soon to be king that is careless and selfish. It connects to unlikely chracters and makes them into good friends.
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The Case
With the new Shrek movie hitting theaters, I felt the need to pull the original tale of my favorite, green-skinned ogre from the shelf. Rewatching it, I can't help being just as delighted with it now as when I saw it the first time!
The Good
I don't know too many people who haven't had the enjoyment of seeing Shrek, but for those few out there, let me expound for a moment. It's HI-larious!!! The computer animation is brilliant, the voice cast is superb, the story is wonderful, and the humor is sharp, witty, and just as entertaining -...
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You have some very famous actors playing the characters, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy just to name two. The over all story is you have a princess locked up in a tower, an evil lord wants to marry her to become a king, and... review »
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This is for all Shrek movies: 1, 2, 3, and the newest X-mas one [which was originally a made-for-TV movie]. We have the DVDs of all of them, and have rewatched them a couple times. They are all family movies that I wouldn't hesitate to allow our newest niece to watch up through me [just getting ready to turn 60].
The review I read saying that it should have a PG-13 rating because of the language is ridiculous. The kids are going to be laughing at the characters too much to notice most of it; and any self-respecting parent knows how to work through the questions [depending on age as to the...
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