comic genius

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2001)

not knowing quite what to expect, i saw shrek yesterday (5/20). this film completely blew me away with the exceptional quality of the script and crisp dialogue.
characterization was exceptional. cameron diaz does a superb turn as princess fiona after her somewhat questionable outing in charlie's angels. mike meyers was, as usual, very funny, despite the fact that at any moment i expected dialogue from "the spy who shagged me" every few minutes.
john lithgow's casting was brilliant, and his performance perfect for the part. eddie murphy, whom i normally find to be kicked up one or two notches too far, exercised greater restraint to good effect.
and the directorial jabs at disney, et al, were pure genius.
i am very much looking forward to whatever goodies appear on the DVD.