Film Review of Shrek
Animation goes to a new ground-breaking level with the introduction of
DreamWorks' film, which stars the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy,
Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. After the previous disappointing Grinch
dumped his greenbodied, obnoxious self into so many kids' un-amused
laps, it's refreshing to see a new grass-coloured ogre who's actually
charming. I can remember being completely exhilarated by Toy Story
when it was released. I've seen Toy Story 2, Antz, and A Bug's Life.
All were terrific in their own way. Enter Shrek, a spectacular fantasy
that even takes things a step further. Some moments in this film are
so life like; you'd swear you are watching a live action movie
Shrek (voiced with a hilarious Scottish accent by Mike Myers) is
actually an ogre that lives a rather secluded life. His life is
plunged into turmoil when a barrage of fairy tale characters stampede
his swampy home and make his life a living hell. In an attempt to win
his home back, Shrek begins a journey that leads him to villainous
ruler Farquaad (voiced by John Lithgow). It seems he is responsible
for the banishment of the fairy tale critters. Farquaad offers Shrek a
deed to his swamp if the ogre agrees to accomplish a mission for him.
He must journey across the land and rescue princess Fiona (voiced by
Cameron Diaz) from a terrifying dragon. He then has to bring her back
so that she and Farquaad can wed. Naturally, Shrek agrees to the terms
so that he can get his lonely life back. With the aid of a blabber
mouth Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy), the ogre sets off to complete
his journey.
However after rescuing and accomplishing his mission his is put
towards another mission this is to save his only true love, Princess
Fiona this time from an even more terrifying character than our female
dragon, Lord Farquaad. As ever he manages to accomplish this as well.
Shrek is indeed a film you can watch with your family. It has the
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