A classical tale of a unique hero

Rating: 9/10 (5 March 2012)

We've all grown up watching and hearing fairy tales such as Sleeping Beauty, The Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and a countless list of others. What if all that was parodied in one big film? That's Shrek for you. Shrek not only gives you hilarious glimpses of all these fairy tales but also tells a beautiful story..
Shrek, a loner, a creature who is not only a rebel but is also hated by society because he's an ogre, wants his privacy more than anything else. However, the evil king has sent all fairy tale creatures to Shrek's swamp and Shrek doesn't appreciate it. The king makes a promise to Shrek, that if he goes and rescues the King's bride to be, he will give him his swamp back. There starts the journey of Shrek accompanied by the annoying, talking donkey.
Shrek is entertainment from start to finish. The film has brains, but more importantly, it has a heart.
The lines are witty, amusing, put a smile on your face. The chemistry between Shrek and Donkey is a high point of the film. Another high point is the surprise in the movie involving the princess.
All the voice overs are perfect. Mike Myers is great. Eddie Murphy is hilarious. Ditto for the others.
The animation is first rate.
Overall, a fun film which puts a smile on your face by the end of the screening.
One of my all time favorite animation films.