Outstanding family entertainment!!!

Rating: 9/10 (30 May 2001)

It is not often that I or anyone comes across a film that is great entertainment for entire family. "Shrek" is one of them. This film takes all of the fairy tails that adults grew up with, puts them into the plot, and places an unlikely hero to be protect them. This one uses the expected, child like humor that children love and places enough, adult humor that get the parents laughing. At first I was worried about some of that, but then I noticed my 10 year old asking what the joke meant. The writers did an excellent job of keeping the adult humor subtle enough to where the adults would understand it but the children won't. This one has something for everyone in the family.
The animation, is without a doubt, the best I have ever seen! The realism of some of the characters is by far, superior to any other film. The most notable, is Cameron Diaz's character, of Princess Fiona. It is very plain to see, the animators used her expressions and mannerisms when drawing Fiona. There is a very real, human touch to her, something I have not seen any animated film before. This gives the film very warm touch. The comic relief of Eddie Murphy's character of the Donkey brings laughs for everyone. This keeps everyone's attention.
The story is based on fairy tales but altered to bring out some of the comedy and to show that you can't judge people by a first glance. This is done well and the story as a whole is presented very well. If you like a good story and are looking for something for the whole family, then "Shrek" is a must see movie for you and your family! The only thing missing from the film is the courage and honor that should have been displayed by Mike Myers character, Shrek. Shrek searches and finds the courage to face his own fear and self doubt, but the great challenge to make right what is wrong just does not seem to be there. The climax just seems a bit too easy. This is the reason I could not give this one a perfect 10, which only about 15 of the nearly 800 movies I have rated on this site have been awarded.
"Shrek" is a must see!!! (9 out of 10)