Director: Chris Miller
Writer: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller, Aron Warner, Andrew Adamson
based on: Shrek! by William Steig
Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, Eric Idle, Justin Timberlake.
Themes: Dreamworks Animation, Donkey, Puss in Boots.
Reluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming.
The film is set after the events of Shrek 2 (2004) and is the third installment in the Shrek film series.
Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success,
The sequel, Shrek Forever After, was released in 2010.
MIX UP REVIEWS:
Stewart - ★★★
"It's ok, the characters and voice cast keep it watchable but the series definitely lost some of its edge by this point. Story and jokes all just a little bland and predictable. Bit of a cash-in. Still easy enough watch if you just need a bit of a brain switch-off."
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) - #88 - ★★★★★
Shrek (2001) - #139 - ★★★★
Shrek 2 (2004) - #177 - ★★★★
Minority Report (2002) - #168 - ★★★★
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) - #169 - ★★★★
Shrek Forever After (2010) - #220 - ★★★★
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) - #474 - ★★★★
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - #545 - ★★★
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - #757 - ★★
There's plenty more in the Shrek series including the recent excellent Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The writers were also involved in The Chronicles of Narnia, Pirates of the Caribbean, Minority Report and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. John Cleese and Eric Idle are members of Monty Python so check out Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
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