Now this film I enjoyed...

Rating: 8/10 (2 August 2001)

As I must now sit through many hours of children's films I must
point out that I am very happy when a GOOD one is made... most
children's films condescend to children and treat them as though
they are fools... however, a good one aims slightly over their heads
so they will get the sense that there is something more and can
actually grow into the films rather than abandon them to childhood
memories...
Shrek is one of those movies... it does not condescend to its
audience (children) and thus is entertaining for the adults who
were dragged along as well. I really enjoyed this spin on the old
fairy tales and was not even particularly put off by the PC 'lesson'
that we learn (look deeper than people's appearances?). I thought
that it was a beautiful looking film and really worked hard to
entertain both children and adults... I look forward to buying this
one for home viewing.