One need not be a longtime reader of Fairy Tales to see where Shrek is coming from the picture works in the broadest of strokes and most Shrek clearly has plenty of fun manipulating the classic Fairy Tale to its own ends and devices, and that affability is sure to rub off on the Which sums up the film's none-too-subtle but never overbearing message on the importance of acceptance, friendship, and staying true to oneself. Spellbound princess with an attitude who must come to find that self confidence and comfort in one's own skin are the most beautiful things of all, Penchant for untimely bodily functions, a solitary lifestyle, and a natural mean streak that's subdued by a big heart. In Shrek, the hero is an overweight green ogre with food-stained clothes, a Perfect complexion - at least not through most of the series. Strapping socialite with a big chest or dreamy blue eyes and blond hair, nor is the heroine a shapely damsel in distress with flowing locks and a New and old alike to create a hybrid picture that's rooted in the classics but cheerfully updated for modern audiences. A Fairy tale that gleefully revels in every cliché but does so by turning the land of Happily Ever After on its head, Shrek Shrek is a straightforward yet undeniably charming movie built on the simplest of ideas but taken to a whole new level of realization andĮxcellence. Shrek and Donkey set out on a perilous journey filled with equal parts danger and humor, forming aīond of friendship on the path towards destiny. Given the task of freeing Fiona from the clutches of an evil dragon, a task to which Shrek agrees to undertake only after he has Farquaad's word thatĬompanions will be shuttled off to another land. Shrek and Donkey arrive at Farquaad's palace and inadvertently become the Lord's champions and are The young lady may not be as she appears. Farquaad chooses the lovely Fiona (Cameron Diaz, Charlie's Angels) as his bride-to-be, ignoring the mirror's warning that If he can secure a marriage with a fair young princess. Meanwhile, Farquaad comes to possess a magic mirror that promises him Kingship Torches-and-pitchforks populace, but when the bumbling Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow, Cliffhanger) rounds up all of the Fairy Tale characters in the land andĭumps them in Shrek's backyard, the green ogre - reluctantly accompanied by his new companion, Donkey (Eddie Murphy, Trading Places) - seeks out Lord Farquaad to ask that the Fairy TaleĬharacters be removed, restoring his treasured peace and quiet. He's a peaceful creature who loves to eat, treasures his privacy, and goes out of his way to harmlessly torment the local Shrek (Mike Myers, Austin Powers) is a green ogre who wants nothing more to live his life I was hoping this would be a happy ending! "included" in this set, but available via mail-in or online voucher) tells aĪnd straightforward story that builds upon itself but ultimately comes full circle to brilliantly emphasize the most basic tenants of true love and To beat, and best of all, the four-film saga that began in 2001 with Shrek and that ended in 2010 with Shrek Forever After (not TheĪlso emphasizes the role of fate, the importance of friendship, and the joys of family, all while providing great stories, creating wonderful sideįine use of popular music and orchestral score, and always remaining on the cutting edge of computer animation. On the classically beautiful Fairy Tale heroes and heroines, allowing the stories to more easily but without much additional pomp and circumstanceĬelebrate the true meaning of love and the joys of the Happily Ever After ending by emphasizing that true beauty is not merely skin deep. The slovenly and anti-social Shrek and his fair Bride, the chubby green ogre Fiona, represent a new Untraditional in both appearance and attitude. Shrek turns the classic Fairy Tale on its head by crafting a series that emphasizes the "HappilyĮver After" finale but gets there through humor and oftentimes dark and perilous adventure, and with a hero and heroine who are decidedly To unbelievably unique and effective results. Wholesome values, even through a plethora of generally kid-friendly but subtly adult humor and dark plot structures that incorporate Fairy Tale Shrek is a magically timeless series that Untold millions of dollars more in home video sales and merchandising, but not by sheer luck. Shrek and its three sequels made more than a fair chunk of change at the box It might not be easy being green, but it sure is profitable. Shrek: The Complete Collection 3D Blu-ray Review Samsung 3D Starter Kit exclusive / Blu-ray 3D DreamWorks | 2001- 2010 | 4 Movies | 370 min | Rated PG | Dec 01, 2010 Shrek: The Complete Collection 3D Blu-ray
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