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Shrek

Shrek

2001
Family/Kids, Fantasy
1h 30m
Once upon a time in a far away swamp, there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek (Myers) whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy-tale characters. (Dreamworks SKG)

Directed by:

Vicky Jenson, Andrew Adamson

Screenwriter:

Joe Stillman, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, William Steig

Starring:

Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Vincent Cassel, John Lithgow, Christopher Knights, Cody Cameron, Peter Dennis, Conrad Vernon, Clive Pearse, Chris Miller, Jim Cummings

Franchise:

Shrek

Genres:

Family/Kids, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Shrek

2001
Family/Kids, Fantasy
1h 30m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 29 Jun 2016
100
97th
Despite its now-dated pop culture references, inferior sequels, and massive cultural over-saturation... I absolutely and unabashedly love this movie. The biting satire, the well-drawn characters, the surprising humanity (ogreity?) - it all still puts a huge grin on my face.
Rated 29 Jun 2016
paxtonPaxton
Rated 21 Aug 2014
50
21st
This is the single greatest in-joke ever told and my hat is off to the writers, producers, directors, and everyone else involved with creating a beloved classic just to show the world that in every medium there is Cameron Diaz is ultimately just an ogre.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
96
99th
An animated movie that manages to have complex characters and produce great laughs. The ending is perfect, as it manages to give the viewer a happy ending while staying within the tone of the film.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
82nd
Shrek is very funny, and it looks wonderful. It's great for all ages, even if it's a little crude at times. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bagarbjorneBagarbjorne
Rated 22 Jul 2012
75
86th
There is something for everyone in the first Shrek movie. Obviously for the kids, but adults can enjoy "20 pieces of silver for the witch" and a lot of playing around with the fairytale stereotypes.
Rated 22 Jul 2012
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
80th
A non-Disney animated flick that's really good. Sadly, the pop culture refernces will make this move go stale in the next few years, but enjoy it now while it's still fresh. The sequal is good too, but will suffer the same fate. Still, it's a touching story that I like and my kids enjoy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
15th
The first Shrek is not awful; it has some decent comic timing and rather good visuals. The second Shrek was so bad, it founded this site.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 10 Jan 2007
96
96th
The best of the recent "fractured" fairytales. It was a fun time, but now lets get back to real fairytales.
Rated 10 Jan 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
67th
It tries for the laughs of today, and perhaps it will one day be dated by its in-jokes and pop music, but who cares about how it will be 20 years from now if you want to watch it today, right? Shrek is a highly entertaining delight, recommended for everyone -- except perhaps Disney execs.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Jan 2007
3
28th
A maybe decent movie ruined by the horrible animation that is Dreamworks and a terrible terrible soundtrack (Smashmouth LOL). It also blows that I saw this probably 5 times in high school, for some reason every teacher loves this movie, probably because it's so safe and does nothing. Pussies.
Rated 17 Jan 2007
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 15 Jan 2009
85
77th
The sequel is even better, cute fairy tale movie for the whole family.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
maddogmaddog
Rated 22 Jun 2007
94
98th
While it began as a way to parody Disney and fairy tales, it still has a story all its own. Myers does a great job as Shrek, but Murphy even edges him out. The humor is less kiddie than most animated works. Excellent film.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 19 Aug 2008
90
89th
The fact that the marketing of the sequels was shoved down my throat repeatedly even after I had vomited the second one up, completely tarnishes my memory of this first film, so I have to force myself to remember that I did enjoy it. This series represents everyting that's wrong w/ H'wood: take an enjoyable relatively original movie and then repeat and bleed it till it's dry. The repetitive toilet humor/ pop culture refs of the sequels are no better than those Epic/Scary/Disaster Movies.
Rated 19 Aug 2008
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
87th
Amazing. I have never liked an animated film as much as this one. Hilarious script, well-incorporated nursery rhyme characters/stories, just a great time in general. You definately need to see this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thecedexthecedex
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
17th
Shrek relies at winking on the screen to ilicit a reaction from the audience rather than wit and charm found in most animated greats. Shrek is loved no but will be forgotten in a years time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
libertylionLibertyLion
Rated 09 Jan 2011
60
30th
I think this and Shrek 2 are easily the best of the Shrek films, and I imagine that's the general public opinion. This was back when Shrek was still the antidote to your typical Disney movie, before becoming the very thing it was mocking. It's charming and witty, nothing spectacular but still a good movie.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
brandonsbrandons
Rated 12 Jul 2012
88
86th
While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide a moral message to children, and offer viewers a funny, fast-paced ride.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
nrooNroo
Rated 11 Nov 2009
57
24th
fart joke shit joke. this ain't your daddy's animation.
Rated 11 Nov 2009
ellie_kellie k
Rated 27 Nov 2013
90
78th
Shrek is love, Shrek is life.
Rated 27 Nov 2013
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
72
86th
Some of the pop culture references are chuckle worthy but overall the cute wears thin from the barrage of flatulence jokes. Kids should love it. CGI is crisp.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 19 Mar 2007
89
92nd
One of the best animated films ever.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 20 Oct 2012
85
82nd
Well, the years start coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming
Rated 20 Oct 2012
jebJeb
Rated 24 Jul 2008
78
62nd
Funny and cute. Some nice CGI!
Rated 24 Jul 2008
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 07 Mar 2015
7
63rd
Myers' and Murphy's Shrek and Donkey make up an instantly classic odd couple at the heart of this enjoyable animated adventure; their hilariously contrasting personalities add plenty of humour to an already fun journey-plot full of great tunes and imaginative extrapolations on well-known fairy tale characters and premises. Diaz is also great as the feisty Fiona central to the film's touching twist on the typical prince/princess story. There's lots to love in this cleverly written family flick.
Rated 07 Mar 2015
ryanscoomerRyanscoomer
Rated 17 Apr 2009
25
20th
I'm an adult, and I don't really miss being a kid, so I don't like this crap.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 13 Feb 2022
70
65th
It has some winning aspects, including Murphy's energy as Donkey, but it doesn't compare to the best efforts from Disney and Pixar or later Dreamworks highlights.
Rated 13 Feb 2022
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 28 Apr 2011
89
68th
Still a great comedy that doubles as a biting satire of Disney's fairy-tale lore.
Rated 28 Apr 2011
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 21 May 2009
83
81st
Based on all the buzz surrounding this movie, I thought it would suck, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Rated 21 May 2009
toolvixenToolvixen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
78th
Definitely a kick-ass kids movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 06 Mar 2020
60
72nd
It's one of the better Pixar movies. Donkey is probably the best character in this.
Rated 06 Mar 2020
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 24 Jun 2010
54
10th
When it's not being "irreverent" and crude, it's loaded with horribly tired gags, vacuous pop culture parodies, and uninspired attempts at fairy tale irony. But it wasn't a total loss. The animation is quite good for its era. The story, when stripped of the awful sense of humor, is actually rather engaging and charming. And I truly enjoyed Murphy's performance. But at the end, the movie pissed away any goodwill it had earned with a jokey montage, over a Smash Mouth cover of "I'm a Believer".
Rated 24 Jun 2010
three-questions_ii???
Rated 17 Dec 2011
3
1st
There is no reason to deny Shrek's class, but i hated him as a child and there's no point in appreciating him today. It's a nostalgic thing.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 01 Jun 2008
82
62nd
Pretty funny.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 18 Aug 2019
8
87th
I was told as I was a kid that I watched this so much that the VHS eventually broke, funny thing is the only thing remembered from this movie was Smash Mouth's "Rockstar" playing during a montage. As a film, it's great. I think this film is more known for the memes people have made from it more than anything, but this really was one of the better animated kids movies of its time, and its pretty apparent just by the amount of sequels it has gotten over the years.
Rated 18 Aug 2019
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
39
27th
Hugely overrated. 'Shrek' is not half as imaginative or as funny as it thinks it is. With the exception of Murphy the voice acting is poor beyond belief, and Shrek himself is one of the least likable characters ever created. Yes it has its moments, but the plot seems shallow and rushed and the characters lack depth, and although some may argue that's not important, just look at what Pixar are doing, and then reconsider. The animation is good, but the story and the characters are sloppy at best.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
timmotimmo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
6th
I can only take so much lame humor. This is not a very good movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
syzygysyzygy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
24
17th
No thanks!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Oct 2011
93
74th
It a little while for me to come around and say I think it’s just as good as everyone makes it out to be. I grew up on the sequels so I guess I forgot how good this first one is. The themes of loneliness and how were so judgmental of others before we even meet them is still so relevant, the animation and jokes have aged pretty well, and the voice work is iconic and irreplaceable. There really is something here for everyone.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 28 Sep 2014
9
91st
Shrek is without doubt one of the most original, inventive and hilarious animated films of all time. The story telling, characters and humour caters for all, the voice work is genius, the pop culture references are hilarious and the soundtrack is brilliant. Myers, Murphy, Diaz & Lithgow all provide brilliant voice work and the chemistry between their characters never gets old. And all of the fairy tale characters are hilarious too. Shrek is definitely one of my all time favourite animated films.
Rated 28 Sep 2014
twincinematwincinema
Rated 07 Jun 2019
60
35th
Shrek, but with the Donkey's voice replaced with stand-up comedy bits from Eddie Murphy. Now, that's a movie.
Rated 07 Jun 2019
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
26
29th
the fuck was this? i saw shrek 2 first and it was brilliant but this was jus weak. shame on yall
Rated 07 Oct 2013
manhattaManhatta
Rated 05 Jan 2008
60
29th
It's good when it avoids pop-culture references (and instead goes after fairy tales) and it avoids doing so more than the sequels by a wide margin.
Rated 05 Jan 2008
rudolph101Rudolph101
Rated 28 Mar 2019
82
57th
donkey hits the big time baby
Rated 28 Mar 2019
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 01 Dec 2006
72
37th
Nice animated feature, really funny.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
vodkapopvodkapop
Rated 12 Feb 2009
80
43rd
cute!
Rated 12 Feb 2009
filliganFilligan
Rated 24 Jan 2007
88
72nd
Shrek may have great gags, witty writing, excellent action sequences and so forth, but it also accomplishes something the sequels (and many other non-Pixar animated films) don't: it has the ability to make you care about the characters.
Rated 24 Jan 2007
bbbdBBBD
Rated 27 Jan 2007
76
51st
Yeah, it's good, but this is sort of a popular backlash rating because I hate when every person in the galaxy creams themselves over something trivial like a movie.
Rated 27 Jan 2007
piddlesPiddles
Rated 15 Oct 2010
80
51st
Oh man I loved this when I was a kid. :D
Rated 15 Oct 2010
jdiddy381Jdiddy381
Rated 30 Jul 2009
65
59th
Shrek was solid. I was forced to watch it way more often than I would have liked, which probably hurt more than it helped.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
sahandssahand.s
Rated 14 Sep 2009
78
86th
Such A Wonderful animation ... for people under the age of 12 perhaps ?
Rated 14 Sep 2009
rexperadoRexperado
Rated 24 Mar 2018
92
96th
The greatest meme.
Rated 24 Mar 2018
wuijiboboWuijibobo
Rated 05 Mar 2007
63
41st
It's pretty funny, but it loses marks for becoming exactly what it mocks at the start.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 19 Jun 2024
64
12th
My wife and I were laughing about the soundtrack to this movie. Like, why was it necessary to craft an epic score for a massive orchestra for ... Shrek? When it's funny it's good, when it's not funny, it's really boring.
Rated 19 Jun 2024
thehynesthehynes
Rated 30 Aug 2012
65
81st
Donkey steals the show in this good quality family entertainment
Rated 30 Aug 2012
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 14 Jul 2008
5
54th
Occasionally humorous, often annoying, but overall enjoyable.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
dorothyozDorothyOz
Rated 23 Aug 2015
70
53rd
These sorts of animation films are just ruled by Pixar. Nice try though Dreamworks!
Rated 23 Aug 2015
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
75
79th
Good, but not all that great. It looks terrific and there are a good amount of laughs.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
blueteslaBlueTesla
Rated 01 Apr 2007
90
89th
Excellent movie, very funny.
Rated 01 Apr 2007
dwarfcowDwarfcow
Rated 11 Jan 2023
41
38th
It's like looking into a mirror.
Rated 11 Jan 2023
mennowomennowo
Rated 02 Apr 2011
80
74th
Very nice animated film, original in it's development of the characters and the way it brings to life Shrek!
Rated 02 Apr 2011
janean1775janean1775
Rated 16 Nov 2007
70
89th
Why did Pixar have to over-commercialize it?
Rated 16 Nov 2007
juicejuice
Rated 26 May 2007
85
97th
Classic.
Rated 26 May 2007
dunbardunbar
Rated 30 Aug 2010
88
90th
Come ooooon, just be a kid again, enjoy it, don't be an ass, ya big donkey.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
sandwichlordSandwichlord
Rated 01 Jan 2009
2
0th
What?
Rated 01 Jan 2009
john_lockeJohn Locke
Rated 27 Feb 2008
87
53rd
The best of the three. Or four. Or five. Or how many there will be.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 14 Sep 2008
90
95th
Great movie, I laughed really much!
Rated 14 Sep 2008
cubalCubal
Rated 18 Jan 2008
86
80th
Who would have thought the story about an unlikable ogre and a chatty donkey could be this entertaining? Well, it is.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
spectr3Spectr3
Rated 27 Jul 2007
86
77th
A great family movie, fun for all ages. It has comedy for the young ones and smarter jokes for the older folks. Voice acting is superb.
Rated 27 Jul 2007
croweycrowey
Rated 18 Nov 2021
45
34th
Not a fan of scatological humour, but other than that, it was entertaining in its heyday. There's some lame ass animal cruelty. It's all really a blue collar response to the bourgeoisie. The hero is all things Lowbrow/Uncouth/Antisocial incarnate; the villain is Highbrow, exclusively portrayed as pretentious & shallow. But the lowbrow is no less shallow here. He's driven by sexual attraction and reluctant loneliness. Donkey is the only lovable character, and he is the "obnoxious kid" stand-in.
Rated 18 Nov 2021
ewaltersewalters
Rated 13 Mar 2009
89
96th
Not as good as Wall-E, but close, very close.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
unneunne
Rated 18 Mar 2008
80
71st
This was a good movie. The others were just dissapointments.
Rated 18 Mar 2008
sumbitchSumbitch
Rated 16 Mar 2012
90
65th
Great film. Funny, excellent story, great animation.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
26th
A decent animated comedy, but it's directly responsible for needlessly prolonging the careers of Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, so I'm docking it 10 points.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gargom04Gargom04
Rated 30 Oct 2020
75
60th
Opinión personal: 7,5 Actores: 7,5 Planos: 7 Guión: 7 BSO: 8,5 FX: 8 Total: 75
Rated 30 Oct 2020
jdbreitjdbreit
Rated 13 Jul 2010
93
74th
Adorable
Rated 13 Jul 2010
eldritch50Eldritch50
Rated 21 Feb 2013
10
43rd
This was OK at times, but doesn't for a moment approach how great a movie with a talking donkey SHOULD be. Let me know when someone at Troma Films directs a talking donkey movie, and maybe I'll stop buying copies of this off Amazon just to burn them in my back yard.
Rated 21 Feb 2013
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 10 Aug 2014
75
35th
Fun movie. Nothing spectacular. It has nice animation (though the human characters look odd) and some of the characters are fun. The message can be seen from a mile away but it's nice to see as a counterpoint to Disney, where it's always attractive people meeting their one true attractive love. Some of the jokes are good, and some fall flat. It shows it's age, especially with a lot of the music and the pop culture references.
Rated 10 Aug 2014
redflagredflag
Rated 10 Oct 2013
88
44th
Hasn't aged well, has it?
Rated 10 Oct 2013
quail_butterQuail Butter
Rated 15 Oct 2008
70
48th
Pretty funny, though a sequel was unnecessary.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
savanahrosesavanahrose
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
78th
it was the beginning of alkl these new animated movies. truly a king of it's time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jwlietajwlieta
Rated 28 Nov 2008
90
74th
UN OGRO Y UNA PRINCESA! SIN EMBARGO FUNCIONO
Rated 28 Nov 2008
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 21 Jun 2008
78
64th
So clever and fresh when it first arrived, this is another movie that the after effects of the horrid sequels taints a little. Myers Scottish affectation aside, this is a sharp, witty film that still is enjoyable to watch.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
samson0oSamson0o
Rated 17 Apr 2009
85
83rd
Just tons of fun for (wait for it) EVERYONE!! ^_^
Rated 17 Apr 2009
beefsteakBeefsteak
Rated 18 Nov 2009
85
83rd
85
Rated 18 Nov 2009
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
76th
Shrek is an excellent animated film due to it's superb voice-work.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 19 Aug 2019
90
78th
Just because it ruined at least a decade of subsequent animation (by inspiring terrible wannabe imitations) doesn't mean it isn't awesome.
Rated 19 Aug 2019
ptendencyPtendency
Rated 27 Jun 2011
81
41st
la única buena de la saga
Rated 27 Jun 2011
larmorlarmor
Rated 27 Sep 2018
38
23rd
It pretends to irreverently overthrow fairy tales typical arcs, but it ends up wallowing in all the clichés. Not bad, but nothing great, plus it hasn't aged well. Editing is horrible. The french version is funnier than the english one.
Rated 27 Sep 2018
fivedolarbeofivedolarbeo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
68th
i'm glad i took my kid to see it
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lemondroplemondrop
Rated 13 Apr 2010
95
90th
When I first saw this film I had never seen anything like it. Absolutly hilarious, an amazing cast and the songs are fantastic.
Rated 13 Apr 2010
pigletPiglet
Rated 09 Jun 2009
65
41st
Never fancied the green monster myself, but the first installment was OK.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
caphectorcaphector
Rated 19 Aug 2007
75
37th
Nice parody of fairy-tales, with well-done parental bonuses thrown in for good measure.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
triletrile
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
55th
Although second part is better, Shreck is one of the greatest animation parody films of all time. great animatioan, even better acting and casting voices.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
orrwilorrwil
Rated 13 Oct 2007
74
63rd
"I love you because you undersand me, but most of all i love you cause your you."
Rated 13 Oct 2007
mynameismaxmynameismax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
29th
S'alright but I hated both Shrek and that fucking donkey. A couple of interesting parodies of pop cultuere but other than that, nothing special.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
henryvapeHenryVape
Rated 24 Jan 2010
85
52nd
Beyond being a good Shrek film, this is actually a good movie in it self. Puts a neat spin on classic fairytales.
Rated 24 Jan 2010
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 15 May 2008
85
72nd
Big fun -- and the first time we got to see the Phantom Menace trailer. :)
Rated 15 May 2008
rymRYM
Rated 28 Mar 2015
64
54th
3.18/5
Rated 28 Mar 2015
zolozolo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
57th
Nice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
valjoellevaljoelle
Rated 19 Nov 2011
95
66th
Great fairytale for everyone. (Which everyone already knows.)
Rated 19 Nov 2011

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