doesn't live up to the hype

Rating: Null/10 (17 February 2003)

I heard so much about Shrek before it opened, and more in the weeks that followed. I really wanted to like Shrek, but unfortunatly I just didn't. The writers tried to cover up the lack of a decent plot by adding "in" jokes that weren't even funny. And am I the only one who noticed what an opprotunity Disney lost when they decided to turn Fiona into an Ogre? For me, the story could have had a strong theme about interracial relationships, and looking past appearences to inner beauty. Instead, they added the twist ending, and turned her into an ogre. This movie was surprisingly unfunny and i'm still amazed by the number of people who comment on what an amazing message it gives to young viewers.