Review of Shrek (2001) by Bsh N — 28 Jan 2014

In ninety minutes, "Shrek" offers more laughs and giddy pleasures than most movies of late do at that twice that length. It is a wondrous, comical animated adventure that satirizes fairy tales and wears its heart on its sleeve without ever winking too far to remind us that it is all a joke.

Shrek is undoubtedly one of the best non-Pixar animation features to have ever been made. The fact that DreamWorks Animation are able to create a film that is as funny and entertaining as any of the Disney-owned studio is nothing short of outstanding. Blessed with an excellent cast of voice actors that includes Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow, Shrek is one of the smartest and wittiest films one will ever come across. The story itself is unique, engaging, and full of twists and turns. The result is a motion picture that works very well with both children and adults. Ultimately, it is Shrek's ability to remain energetic and exciting throughout its runtime that makes it one of cinema's most likable and admired animation films.