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Actors: Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Shrek |
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In a very humerious turn of events a orge named Shrek joins up with a talking Donkey. Then, when Shrek's swamp becomes populated by fairytale creatures forced out of their homes by the Prince Faarwald, he ventures out to see the prince, and demands he remove them. But, the prince sends Shrek on a quest to rescue a princess the prince wants to marry (on the condition the fairytale creatures get lost). The true gem of this movie is not the events, but the comical satire throughout it. A must see.
--Samantha, Resident Scholar
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Probably one of the most blown out of proportion movies I've ever seen. Shrek is really not that funny. Eddie Murphy uses much of the typical loud mouth cliche's he always does, Myers is rarely funny at all, and the occasional spoofs are overdone. There are some hilarious moments, like the gingerbread torture scene, but that's about it. Still, many people seem to like this movie.
--Evan McKearn, Resident Scholar
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The movie Shrek is a great laugh. Primarily this movie would be directed at children but it would be a fantastic saturday night pick me up for the whole family. Although Shrek is a comedy it still has elements of romance. Shrek goes on a quest to rescue a princess to obtain his swamp back accompanied by his, dare i say it, talking donkey!
--Anne, Resident Scholar
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Shrek is the jorney of an Ogre who must save a Princess in order to regain his swamp from a bunch of fairytale creatures. He is helped by his sidekick, donkey, whom adds a comical side to the movie. Shrek finds romance when he meets the Princess, who is destined to marry the Prince. A hilariously funny movie with little soppy romance, and a funny dance routine at the end. Thoroughly enjoyable. A must see.
--Anthony Cook, Resident Scholar
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Great family film about an ogre named Shrek who rescues a princess and must deal with his own insecurities as he has fallen in love with her. Along for the ride is Donkey, a wise cracking animal who was saved from the persuits of the evil Lord Farquaad who is evicting all fairy tale and mythical creatures.
--Brian Oliver, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Shrek |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- distant past
If a cartoon...
- stop motion animation
If a parody... of
- fairy tale/classic story
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- unemployed
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
Hair color?
- bald
Hair type
- (man) bald
Body type
- (man) fat
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
- happy
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- bulging muscles
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- animal
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
How much in movie?
- 80%
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 20%
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) skinny
- (man) average
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
Mountains/Cliffs
Yes
Forest?
Yes
Prairie?
Yes
Misc setting
- castle
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Movie makes you feel...
- full of laughter
Any profanity?
- None
- Occasional swearing
If this is a kid's movie...
- Ages 10-15
If soundtrack VERY NOTICEABLE...
- Modern rock/pop
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