*Released: 2001*
*Directed by*: Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson
*Starring*: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
Synopsis
Shrek, a giant ogre who lives alone in a swamp, becomes the unlikely hero of a fairy tale world after rescuing a beautiful princess from a villainous lord.
Shrek is a recluse who doesn’t like his swamp disturbed, so when a group of fairy tale creatures are banished from their own kingdom and dumped in his swamp, he’s not too happy. He sets off on a journey to confront Lord Farquaad and get the fairy tale creatures out of his swamp. Along the way, he meets Donkey, a talking donkey who becomes his sidekick, and Fiona, a beautiful princess who is secretly an ogre.
Shrek and Fiona eventually fall in love and get married, but their happiness is threatened by Lord Farquaad, who is determined to marry Fiona and become king of the fairy tale kingdom. Shrek and his friends must battle Farquaad and his forces to save Fiona and the fairy tale kingdom.
Shrek is a funny and heartwarming film that pokes fun at the traditional fairy tale genre. It features memorable characters, catchy songs, and stunning animation. The film was a critical and commercial success, and has spawned a number of sequels and spin-offs.
Awards
* Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
* Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature
* BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film
Sequels and Spin-Offs
* Shrek 2 (2004)
* Shrek the Third (2007)
* Shrek Forever After (2010)
* Puss in Boots (2011)
* Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)